Americans are scaling back travel spending this year, with 58% planning to spend less than they did last year, according to new research. The online survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CheapCaribbean Vacations, found that rising costs are reshaping travel habits, with budgets down an average of 23% compared to … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you are wondering exactly how much it costs to own a dog in 2026, the short answer is: a whole lot. Between the essentials, the medical care and the irresistible urge to spoil … Read more
Consumer confidence across the United States plunged to an all-time low this month, as Americans grapple with anxiety over the war in Iran, new data revealed. The University of Michigan’s long-running Survey of Consumers tracks how Americans feel about the economy, their personal finances and spending — shaped by factors like inflation, the cost of … Read more
Get that bag. A Millennial on social media is going viral for bragging about living at home with their parents and using the money they don’t use toward rent to buy designer bags. “Normalize living with your family and spend the money you save on rent on a bag,” TikTok user @yourbrokebestiejay said in a … Read more
Chronic stress can speed up biological aging — no matter if the stress is from mounting debts, overtime work or your terminally annoying uncle who always wants to “play devil’s advocate.” That’s right: Researchers have measured the effects of “hasslers” — people in your life who regularly “create problems” or make things more difficult — … Read more
Travelers are spreading drug-resistant gonorrhea at alarming rates, prompting calls to embed sexual health advice into all stages of the Australian travel pathway. New The University of Queensland research points to unprecedented levels of international travel sparking heightened sexually transmitted infection cases. The researchers point to the natural growing trend of more people in the … Read more
More like Bling-apore Airlines. A travel influencer named Antoine redefined “high roller” after forking over $14,000 to fly in one of Singapore Airlines’ first class suites, complete with a luxury bed, extensive storage and top-flight dining options. The high-roller detailed this alleged “pinnacle of first-class aviation” in a video with 10 million views on YouTube. … Read more
A Texas dad says his “blood starts to boil” if he’s required to play with his young kids for more than 10 minutes a day — but his shocking confession has been met with surprising support from other parents. Justin Murphy, an author and businessman, made the admission in an X post, which has clocked … Read more
In today’s New York, even friendship is no longer affordable. That’s the tough lesson learned by Vira, a Manhattanite who found herself shelling out nearly $5,000 to cover the cost of being a bridesmaid in a dear pal’s recent nuptials. For the Harlem resident, who asked that her last name not be used, the unwelcome … Read more
Looks like Santa’s sleigh is running on plastic. A new holiday spending survey finds parents are shelling out more than ever to fill stockings — and nobody’s splurging like New Yorkers, who plan to blow a whopping $732 per child on Christmas gifts this year, the highest in the nation. Nationwide, parents expect to drop … Read more
The shocking trend of suddenly curve-less celebrities flaunting rail-thin frames is having a potentially dangerous impact on women like Emily James. Easily accessible GLP-1 drugs can deliver a so-called ‘Ozempic body’ in just months, as it has for bold-facers like Amy Schumer and Meghan Trainor. But James, 28, opted to take even more drastic measures … Read more
The 8-year-old daughter of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Danielle Cabral has been rocking a bougie new accessory — and no, it’s not bursting with bows, tulle or sequins. You can’t tell by looking at her, but Valentina Cabral sports a pricey metal appliance that sits inside her mouth and gives her teeth … Read more
After his father died of a massive heart attack at the age of 66, Johnjay Van Es started doing literally everything he could to keep his ticker tickin’. The congenial Phoenix radio host shed about 160 pounds, transforming himself from morbidly obese to impressively sleek, with just 12% body fat. He also embarked on an … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs is a busy man behind bars. The disgraced rapper, 56, is enrolled in an intensive drug treatment program and working in the chapel at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institute in New Jersey, according to CBS News. Court documents obtained by the outlet revealed that Combs has been assigned to the Residential Drug … Read more
Middle-class New Yorkers are going more than $12,000 into the red every year just to make ends meet, a depressing new study has uncovered. GOBankingRates analyzed America’s most populous cities to determine where salaries go the furthest, analyzing the cost of living in each metropolis and comparing it to the median income there. The financial … Read more
Are mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa “too online”? A new survey looked at how older Americans are using screens and technology — and it turns out their habits may not be so different from their younger relatives. Commissioned by Centrum Silver, a multivitamin supplement for cognitive support, the research set out to learn more about … Read more
If you’re hankering for a good deal at the supermarket, avoid food cravings. Aside from the rising prices of groceries in general, shopping on an empty stomach can ultimately increase your grocery bill. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that shopping while hungry is one main factor that can impact grocery habits. The findings revealed … Read more
McDonald’s is taking a huge bite out of American wallets. In a new study, financial tech company Self unwrapped startling stats surrounding delivery apps in the US to better understand the rising cost of fast food. By placing the same McDonald’s order in the 100 largest cities in the nation on all the major delivery … Read more
To bougie Gen Alphas and Gen Zs heading back to school, the ABCs stand for Alo, Balenciaga and Chanel. Luxury labels, designer devices, and A-list accessories are at the top of the list of demands from social media-influenced youngsters returning to the classroom this semester. And, according to alarming new data, New York parents are … 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