It’s food for thought. Next time you look at a restaurant menu, you may notice several traits that make you more willing to spend extra money. In a phenomenon that Delish calls “menu psychology,” eateries entice hungry customers into spending more on a meal through key traits. “For most restaurants, the goal is to drive … Read more
New year, new habits. Shannon McLay, the CEO of financial planning service The Financial Gym, is shaeing the one spending habit that people should break in 2025. Emphasizing “mindfulness,” the money guru says it’s time to delete easy payment apps off your smartphone, which allow you to make thoughtless purchases with just the click of … Read more
You’re not supposed to play with your food — but these stuffed toys have changed that. Jellycats — plush toys shaped like fruits, vegetables, waffles, cakes and other objects and animals — have soared to popularity among Gen Z, who are forking over hundreds of dollars for the adorable stuffed dolls. “Jellycats are the only thing that’s ever … Read more
Shoppers are ready to drop some cash this holiday season as total spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Online shopping is still the biggest hit, but in-person shopping is making a comeback and the NRF predicts nearly half of all shoppers will head … Read more
Jingle bells? Wassailers? The yule log crackling in the inglenook? No, that’s the sound of a thousand hungry thumbs rubbing against a thousand index fingers. The holidays are a time when guilt tipping, tipping fatigue and tipflation snowball. Who should receive a tip for what services, and how much that tip should be is less … Read more
Did hit your credit limit this Christmas? Chris Meaden, a hypnotherapist with expertise in trauma and anxiety, shared signs that your holiday shopping may have become “problematic” — and how to get it under control. The savvy shrink told the Daily Mail that “spending beyond your means” and maxing out your cards are sure ways to know … Read more
One in four people grapple with compulsive overspending during the holiday season, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday examined some of the challenges and mental health struggles that can surface during the holidays — deemed the most financially stressful season of the whole year according to … Read more
Turns out, Santa’s running a numbers racket. If you’re wishing and hoping that the man in red brings you everything you asked for this year, a new study suggests that where you live has a lot to do with how many presents will be left under your tree this Christmas — right down to the zip … Read more
Black Friday is this week — what better way to follow our national day of gluttony than with wanton spending? The dark architects of the American Dream insist we get fat and then buy like we are rich, and Black Friday allows us to find release in retail. And it would seem we feel the … Read more
Grandparents, start your savings. If you hope to be a grandparent one day, be sure to contribute a little more to your retirement fund because having grandchildren is an expense you may not have considered. A recent study organized by The Senior List revealed that grandparents spend an average of about $4,000 a year on … Read more
A Texas woman with a passion for design has turned her hobby into a booming side business. Heather Torres is a 41-year-old stay-at-home mom from Dallas, Texas. Her side hustle is decorating the front porches of homes for the fall holidays. Torres said she started decorating front porches with pumpkins and Halloween decorations in 2020 after some neighbors complimented … Read more
Americans are more likely to regret the things they didn’t do than the things they have done. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation which found that only 11% of Americans don’t have regrets. Between not speaking up (40%), not visiting family or friends enough (36%) and not pursuing their … Read more
This best-kept beauty secret will cost a pretty penny. The key to lush locks isn’t necessarily a deep conditioner or all the serums money can buy. According to the hair gurus of TikTok, it’s a boar bristle brush. Really. The catch? It will set you back hundreds of dollars. The Mason Pearson boar bristle brush … Read more
It’s not model behavior. Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a charity trustee for five years after an investigation from a watchdog group found evidence of alleged financial misconduct. On Tuesday, the UK’s Charity Commission released a statement reporting their findings about Fashion For Relief, an organization that Campbell, 54, founded. “Fashion … Read more
College students are done with the uninspiring shabby cinderblock walls, chipped wooden furniture and dirty carpeting of dormitories. Now, those grim spaces are increasingly becoming far more chic with high-end designs matching the tastes of the TikTok-obsessed generation embarking on independent living. As part of a national trend, college kids are increasingly asking their parents … Read more
A woman has revealed how she spent more than $100K on her teeth after getting botched dental surgery in Turkey. Kim Edwards, from Sydney, had a rhinoplasty in Sydney once before, but it didn’t go according to plan. When she broke her nose, she decided to get it fixed overseas. However, she figured while abroad … Read more
I now pronounce you disinvited. A Redditor, who goes by @Powerful-Lettuce-999, posted online that she was disinvited from her friend’s wedding after paying over $1,000 for her flight to Asia. The user shared her unfortunate scenario on Aug. 25, detailing the disheartening feeling when she found out she could no longer attend the bride’s celebration. … Read more
New Yorkers just wanna have fun. While we believe New York deserves to be No. 1, the Empire State was ranked the fourth most fun state in America, according to WalletHub. New York is one of the most fun states, according to a new study — though Big Apple residents might bicker over its ranking. … Read more
Americans getting burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to afford it. One in three US households trimmed grocery spending to afford their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of the survey participants, of which … Read more
A shockingly selfish trend is gaining in popularity in Australia but one mom says it’s only fair. Boomers are embracing a movement called SKI or spending kids’ inheritance, where parents actively set out to spend all their money so there is nothing left for their children. While this seemingly cruel mindset will anger lots of … Read more