Back-to-school can be an exciting time, but preparing kids for a return to the classroom requires a lot of time — and money — from parents. According to a new survey, moms and dads are increasingly worried about many aspects of back-to-school season — from ensuring that school requirements are met, affecting 49% of parents, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My mother, who is 69, recently moved close to where my wife and I live to be near us as she ages. On the whole, this has been great for all of us. Mom is in good health and still very active. She walks every day and takes care of her house and … Read more
Americans are so focused on saving money that four in 10 are more likely to bring up a recent spend in conversation if they scored a good deal on it — so they can brag about their find. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed 42% want to chat … Read more
Grace Chang goes the distance — about 500 miles per week, to be exact. It’s the nearly four-hour trek from her home in Arlington, Virginia, to her job in Hell’s Kitchen that the married millennial takes twice weekly at a cost of approximately $1,000 each month. But despite her nightmarish hike, Chang tells The Post … Read more
Meet the man who builds huge versions of everyday household items – including a three-point plug, key and pencil sharpener. Steve Wainwright, 61, said it was his retirement from the ambulance service that first prompted him to take on some ‘creative’ building projects. Tape measures, three-point plugs and lipsticks are just a few of the … Read more
Weight-loss drugs are taking a big bite out of the food business. People taking meds like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy — originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes — spend less on groceries and have a healthier assortment in their basket, according to a new study on shopping behaviors by analytics firm Grocery Doppio. This is because … Read more
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were apart on their second wedding anniversary. The “Let’s Get Loud” singer, 54, and the “Argo” actor, 51, were spotted on opposite coasts on Tuesday, which marked two years since their intimate Las Vegas nuptials. Lopez was photographed riding her bike in the Hamptons. She wore white overalls, brown sandals … Read more
The average American spends 1,460 hours a year feeling tired, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at how they deal with their symptoms of tiredness and found that respondents feel tired four hours a day and nearly a third feel tired even more than average (31%). In fact, a third of … Read more
A rich boomer couple has been labeled “selfish and privileged” after revealing they intended to burn through their children’s inheritance with luxury holidays. Victorian parents Leanne and Leon Ryland appeared on SBS program ‘Insight’ to discuss why their two adult sons wouldn’t be seeing a cent of their inheritance. The couple has spent $114,631 on … Read more
Based on their shopping habits on social media, Americans have the potential to spend upwards of $59 billion, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 US adults who use social media found that 68% have shopped through their social media feeds, and the average person would willingly spend a maximum of $262 on … Read more
Is your yard ready for summer entertaining? A new survey polling 2,000 U.S. adults with backyards found that 81% would look forward to hosting parties in their backyard, but 14% admitted that they would need some time to prepare given the current state of their space. According to respondents, 34% would have to improve their … Read more
At Erewhon, the price for ice is making some customers freeze in their tracks. The California luxury market is peddling a bag of eight large, frozen spheres for a whopping $32, a price tag that has bewildered shoppers unfamiliar with the ice’s purpose: cocktails. Produced by the brand Penny Pound Ice, the “ballz,” as they’re … Read more
These millionaires are spending money and making memories. Travel agents for the rich and famous have revealed the exorbitant sums their clients are willing to spend to enjoy their dream vacations. A majority (90%) of Americans have a domestic trip on the calendar, expecting to spend an average of $1,163 per trip, according to Empower … Read more
At a time when the weekly grocery shop is costing some Aussie households triple figures, an expert has revealed the methods supermarkets employ to encourage consumers to spend more. According to comparison site Finder’s consumer sentiment tracker, families are spending on average between $78 and $210 when they head to the grocery store. While this … Read more
Fast food chains are getting you to order more food — and you probably don’t even realize it. Major chains in the US are adding more digital order kiosks to their restaurants, and ultimately bringing in more money. While kiosks might provide ease for the customer, they also tend to get customers to spend more … Read more
Basketball fanatics will spend more than a full day — 36 hours — completely consumed by the sport during March Madness in 2024. Between watching games (13 hours), creating brackets (three hours) and discussing it with family and friends (five hours), a survey of 2,000 basketball fanatics ages 21+ revealed that during the three weeks … Read more
The most sought after luxury goods will really cost you. To get an Hermes Kelly or Birkin handbag, a Porsche Dakar 911 sports car or a Rolex Daytona, titans of industry and trust-funders don’t just have to plunk down the cash for the big purchase. They first have to become boutique regulars and spend a … Read more
Check out Kristy’s thrifty 50. Amid ongoing inflation, most Americans are forking out close to $300 each week for groceries — but not Kristy Nguyen. The California woman, 23, says she spends a maximum of $50 per week on food for her and her partner so that they can save for their first home. “Food … Read more
Things aren’t exactly cheaper by the dozen. A mom-of-12 says she spends a whopping $400 a week on groceries to feed her family — but doesn’t regret having an enormous (and enormously expensive) brood. Britni Church, 35, gave an insight into the costs of raising 12 children in a new interview with Southwest News Service, … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent Valentine’s Day together at the Invictus Games 2025’s Winter Training Camp in Canada. The estranged royals, who recently unveiled their new “self-serving” Sussex.com website, bundled up for the visit Wednesday to brave the frigid temperatures of Whistler, British Columbia. Markle, 42, dressed in a white sweater and white pants underneath … Read more