Get a taste of these tricky tactics. A woman who claims to be a psychology and marketing expert has revealed the common ploys restaurants use to manipulate you into spending more money. A woman who claims to be a psychology and marketing expert has revealed the common ploys restaurants use to manipulate you into spending … Read more
The no-frills Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are $2.99 and smaller than most traditional canvas shopping bags. Still, whenever they hit stores, they cause a buying frenzy. This week was no exception, with the company launching its Mini Pastel Canvas Tote Bags just ahead of the Easter holiday. The moment the bags – measuring 13 inches … Read more
Overpriced, inedible concessions at Coachella have outraged critics who are calling out the music festival for being a “money trap” as hundreds of thousands descended on the Southern California desert. One influencer claimed she spent over $100 for her meal consisting of tacos and lemonade on the first night of Coachella on Friday, which pop … 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
It’s cheaper to keep her. March turned out to be the month of breakups, according to the viral “March theory” — which in turn cost single people thousands of dollars. In data analyzed by the finance app Frich, the average cost of a breakup for Gen Z is $3,862. This cost was determined by tallying up … Read more
A few days ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, embarked on a media tour to defend his decision to lay off thousands of his department’s workers. He announced a plan last week to cut 10,000 jobs, in addition to the estimated 10,000 jobs cut through retirements and buyouts in the early weeks of … Read more
Move over Ozempic. There’s no denying that weight loss drugs are having a moment. However, some people are now taking things a step further to alter their bodies by going under the knife to reposition their ribs. A new procedure, called RibXcar has women shelling out thousands of dollars to undergo surgery to achieve the … 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
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