If you think you can’t afford to summer in Europe, think again. An American woman says she spent 55 days traveling across the continent in July and August — and her total spend was lower than what she’d pay for rent back in Los Angeles. Monae Hendrickson, 29, revealed in a viral TikTok video that … Read more
All gains, baby. Gold prices have soared to historic levels, so if you bought one of the coveted Costco gold bars last year — you’ve already made a nice profit. On Wednesday, an ounce of gold was worth $3,549 before dipping slightly to $3,557 on Thursday, according to Fox News. That’s roughly a 42% increase, … Read more
A woman so poor she lived off free food samples from a local gas station and only used candlelight — revealed the three things she’s done to turn her finances around and save $44K in three-and-a-half years. Reyjka Elle, 32, grew up in poverty and fell into even harder times when she had to begin … Read more
Some grocery stores simply have customers — others have fans. Aldi is one of those grocery stores that has gained cult status, so to show its customers the same appreciation, the national grocery chain is awarding its most loyal shoppers a year of free groceries. In this economy — that’s a huge win. ALDI is … Read more
They’re a budgeted bunch of penny-pinching pups. Gen Z is not wooing the objects of their affection with top-tier rendezvous nor top-shelf spoils. In fact, most 20-somethings, grownups born after 1997, aren’t spending a dime on dates — and it’s paying off big time, per Bank of America’s new Better Money Habits study. “The cost … Read more
A mother is at a loss for what to do about her daughter’s growing resentment over her retirement plans. The 55-year-old raised her child, who’s now 26 years old, solo for the most part. “I worked multiple jobs, sacrificed vacations, and skipped luxuries to give my daughter a decent life,” the mother explained. “She had everything she needed growing up … Read more
Retired New Yorkers need an average of $50,997 per year to cover their living expenses after factoring in Social Security payments, new research has found. GOBankingRates gathered national average annual expenditures data for people 65 and older from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center in order to calculate … Read more
It’s a recession in affection. Money problems used to just ruin weekends and credit scores — now they’re ruining date nights, libido, and long-term relationships. According to a recent ZipHealth survey, one in four Americans (26%) say they’re too stressed about money to have sex. Finance issues are becoming foreplay’s biggest mood killer. A shocking … Read more
Here’s a primer on the upcoming Amazon deals. Amazon’s Prime Day is about to get even bigger — and bargain hunters will soon have a whole lot more time to score incredible deals. For the first time, Amazon is extending its highly anticipated shopping event from two days to four. Amazon Prime Day deals will … Read more
Check out these checkouts. As food prices are expected to rise by up to 3.5% in 2025, according to the USDA, many Americans are looking for ways to keep their grocery bills in check. A recent study by MarketForce, which surveyed over 4,300 shoppers, highlights the grocery stores that best balance affordability with quality. As … Read more
It’s officially OK to use a coupon on a first date, according to new research. A survey found that a majority of Americans (56%) said using a coupon is perfectly acceptable, and a further 61% said “frugality” is an attractive trait in a partner. In a world of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and inflation, it seems … Read more
It’s her the-struggle-is-real meal. Sure, prices are high and money is tight — but this miserly mama’s daily menu is totally forked up. “This is what I eat in a day as a frugal person,” said the self-professed penny-pincher, an anonymous woman, exclusively known as @DiaryOfACheapskate online. Money-saving mom, @DairyOfACheapskate caught social media flak for her cheapo breakfast and … Read more
Buy the latte — but pay the price. No, not in guilt. In savings. The “Treat Yourself Tax” is the latest budget-savvy hack sweeping social media, and it’s got impulse shoppers doing double takes — one at the receipt, and another at their savings account. The hack? Every time you splurge on something nonessential — … Read more
Only one in 10 Americans currently feels “very good” about their financial situation, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans asked respondents how they’re feeling about their finances right now — 13% feel “very good” and 28% feel “somewhat good.” But respondents are trying to be smart about their money: 84% … Read more
Save that green. Thanks to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports that went into effect last weekend, the price of everything is inevitably going to increase. Well, leave it to social media to be the place to turn to when one needs to save a dollar in this economy. A now-viral TikTok video posted by … Read more
She works hard for her money. A 26-year-old content creator has managed to buy three homes on a $52,000 salary — and still has enough money to potentially buy a fourth. Unlike most Gen Zers, Charlie Sanderson from Manchester, UK lives on a tight budget — only allowing herself a modest $63 monthly allowance on … Read more
They’ve been duped out of their dough. Through sniffles and sobs, a traumatized new mother is warning folks against succumbing to a common con that’s left her penniless and feeling “stupid.” “Today we were scammed, which meant that we’ve lost our savings,” Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro, 28, from the UK, lamented to over 3.2 million TikTok viewers. … Read more
Budgeting is one of the most common ways to manage your money — or lack of it — but how do you know which method is the right one for you? “As with any budget, how you allocate your income depends on your personal financial situation. The key is to create a budget you’ll actually … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A year ago, I found out my husband has been cheating on me with multiple women for more than a decade and kept two of his conquests for that entire time. He also sent all our savings to his girlfriends in another country. Because we have two disabled adult children and one neurotypical … Read more
A San Diego senior is now living in her car after being swindled out of her savings by a scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves. Katherine Goodson, 67, has gone public with her harrowing story in a bid to raise awareness about the rise in celebrity romance scams impacting the elderly. “I don’t blame anyone … Read more