They’re struggling to foot the Z bill. Gen Z can no longer afford to revel in the footloose and fancy-free freedom of youth, as nearly half of twenty-somethings are financially supporting both a child and a parent simultaneously, forcing most to tap into their retirement savings just to stay afloat, per alarming 2026 data. It’s a tough break for the … Read more
Almost every New Yorker is feeling the financial strain these days — it’s like you can’t step outside without being slapped with a $50 tax nobody voted for. Where does it all go? Mostly, we’re just existing — inflated Uber rides, $20 salad bowls, $9 iced lattes on our way to work. Some of us have that … Read more
It’s never rough seas for cruise connoisseur Carol Nicole. Nicole, 47, has been cruising for nearly six years, hitting the seas an impressive 33 times. And as a newly minted travel agent, she guarantees smooth sailing for her clients — and her over 68,000 “cruise besties” she’s dubbed on TikTok. “That’s my whole mission as … Read more
A soccer fan from England who spent his life savings to take his grandfather to the FIFA World Cup was surprised by a gift that restored every penny he spent. Jacob Allmendinger, 21, used the roughly £10,000 — or about $13,300 — that he saved for a down payment on a home for five years … Read more
Dreaming of the Golden State as the golden years creep up behind you? Well, if you want to retire in California, you may be in luck. Four West Coast cities made a new national list of the best places for upper-middle-class retirees — but only if you have the cash to flash. Using the Pew … Read more
Free money is officially up for grabs as Trump Accounts are now live. President Trump hosted the heads of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq in the Oval Office on Monday to mark the launch of the new accounts. While the site went up on July 4, the event was the official start. The … Read more
Get ready to be fully tanked this Fourth of July weekend. With gas prices up by nearly 40% since February, some of your favorite retailers and grocery stores have done the unthinkable — become charitable by offering giant savings. Ahead of July 4, companies like Amazon, JCPenney, Walmart and more are giving customers some much-needed … Read more
Amazon Prime Day isn’t the only place to find member deals this week. Costco is offering a Costco Member Appreciation Event running through June 26 to compete with Amazon, Target Circle Week and Walmart Deals who are all hosting savings events this week. Members will get deals on electronics, furniture, travel and household essentials. The … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Consumers are scrutinizing where their money goes more than ever. From gas prices to grocery bills, inflationary pressures have pushed shoppers to hunt for savings — and one of the … Read more
Inflation-weary Americans now face a sobering reality. For a comfortable retirement, your nest egg now needs to be $200,000 larger than before, according to a new report, which reveals the new “magic number” is $1.46 million — up from $1.26 million last year. And here’s the kicker: only half of Americans feel ready to hit … Read more
The golden years are a little shorter in the Empire State. A new study has determined that $1 million in retirement savings lasts less than 13 years in New York, due to the sky-high costs of housing, healthcare, and groceries. GOBankingRates examined the average annual expenditures for people ages 65 and older in every state … Read more
Most people have savings accounts, but according to a new study, many are unaware of how their money actually grows. Commissioned by LendingClub and conducted by Talker Research, a new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 89% are at least familiar with one type of savings account, with the most well-known among them being standard … Read more
With the New Year comes a chance for a financial reset and more Americans are considering making financial resolutions in 2026 with a focus on short-term savings goals, according to a recent study by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s annual study found that 64% of respondents are considering a financial resolution for the new year, an increase … Read more
Booking a flight can drain your wallet, but there’s one hack that can save money and reduce travel stress. Smaller, alternative airports typically offer lower fares, have shorter security lines and tend to make for a more laid-back travel experience, Dollar Flight Club reported. These airports, typically located within 30-100 miles of a major hub, … Read more
Amid widespread layoffs, many New Yorkers are trying to siphon any extra money into emergency funds to cover them through a potential period of unemployment. Now, a new analysis from GOBankingRates reveals how much cash Empire State residents should have saved to cover 3 months of expenses. The company calculated the amount spent on “necessities” … Read more
The strategic generation? Gen Z is shunning impulse spending in favor of long-term goals. A new nationwide survey of 2,000 Gen Z Americans revealed one in three (33%) identify as planners who budget, track spending and plan ahead, while one in four (25%) call themselves value-seekers who research and compare before making purchases. That’s compared … Read more
They’re saying “nil” to dollar bills. Money makes the world go round. But when it comes to Gen Zers, the cold-hard stuff just makes them frown, according to new data, which reveals that tech-obsessed 20-somethings consider cash “cringe.” “More than half of Gen Z (53%) are using physical cash as a last resort when paying,” … Read more
Noel Phillips can’t believe he was cleaned out so quickly — and easily. Phillips’ world was shattered after being robbed of thousands of dollars by business imposter scammers. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.Post The New York millennial was bled dry earlier this year by a group of business imposter scammers who used phone number spoofing technology — software … Read more
Save that money, honey. In today’s economy, people will take any advice they can when it comes to saving a buck here and there. One savvy woman shared on TikTok the strategy she follows to save money on her monthly internet bill — and it involves following a specific script when on the phone with a … Read more
Could “TrumpRx” be the prescription for lower drug prices? President Trump announced a landmark deal with Pfizer to cut drug prices and sell them on TrumpRx, a new direct-to-consumer federal website that’s slated to launch next year. Prescription drug prices in the US are roughly 2.78 times higher on average than in 33 other high-income … Read more