Having a financially savvy friend saves you $500 a year, new research reveals. A poll of 2,000 Americans found the average person estimates saving about $482.10 from following a friend’s advice, and one in seven have even saved upwards of $800. That might be why a third of Americans (35%) believe every friend group needs … Read more
A California ice cream shop is freezing some assets — by placing bets on freezing weather. 28wishes, a bougie independent ice cream parlor in downtown Los Angeles, has been gaining cash on Kalshi, the online “prediction market” app that lets users gamble on everything from political races to Met Gala looks. According to the shop’s … Read more
While many New Yorkers are still shivering through winter and hibernating indoors, Gotham fashionistas are already thinking ahead to spring — tackling closet cleanouts and reassessing what actually deserves space in their wardrobes. But with the cost of everything on the rise, especially fashion, which has seen a steep year-over-year increase, with prices across the … Read more
Flyers are about to go cuckoo for coconuts. Here’s why you should bring a coconut in your carry-on during your next flight — and yes, it’s legal A traveler is touting a unique way to circumvent TSA’s fluid restriction — schlepping a whole coconut aboard and drinking the sucker in-flight. A flyer detailed this Flintstones-esque … Read more
They’re moody and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky — they’re altogether ooky: teens in the family. If you thought entertaining your tiny tot on a family vacation was fraught, then beware the raging hormones of a teen traveler. Resorts and hotels worldwide are replete with clubs, events and programs for little kids, while few even … Read more
A savvy mom is charging her family $23 per head for their Christmas dinner and insists her cooking is “worth every penny”. Whitney Ainscough, 32, already charges her extended family of 12 people $11 each for their normal Sunday roasts, but is upping the ante for the big day. Charging a further $11 per child … 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
She got more than what she bargained for. Considering Halloween is right around the corner, a California stay-at-home mom thought nothing of a spooky mask she recently picked up at a local Goodwill. It turns out the $5 disguise Brittany Care purchased was actually a vintage Ghostface mask, made famous by the “Scream” films, worth hundreds of … Read more
The bigger the pie, the more room for sharing. ‘Tis the season for Costco and its massive pies. If you’re not familiar, typically every fall, the warehouse giant sells seasonal desserts that are so big, some weighing 58 ounces, around 3 pounds and 10 ounces to be exact, that they can easily feed a crowd … 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
When Isabella Epstein moved to the West Village in 2021, no “Sex and the City”-style gaggle of gal pals awaited her arrival. At 23, the Connecticut girl — new to NYC after snagging a prime investment banker gig — found herself unhappily alone, even approaching random folks on the street in search of companionship. This past winter, … Read more
Something old, something maybe not so new, something borrowed, something green — these days, couples are swapping wedding-day opulence for eco-consciousness. “Sustainability has become an important consideration in many aspects of life, including weddings,” said Syrie Roman, the owner and creative director of Social Maven, based in Buffalo, NY. “As people have become more environmentally … Read more
When Joyce Marter, a licensed clinical professional counselor, financial therapist and author of “The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life” was in her 20s, she said to her pregnant supervisor, “I look forward to having a baby when my husband and I are more ready.” Her manager’s reply: “None of … Read more