'$16 burger': Viral 1996 ad predicts today’s high cost of living
Ongoing high inflation has caused the price of many goods including food, vacations, houses and cars to surge in price.
Mother’s Day 2024: Best deals and freebies to treat mom
Many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies to make your celebration both delicious and economical.
Visa and Mastercard lawsuit: Businesses urged to claim their share in $5.5B settlement
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
'Winflation': Breaking down higher costs for fans of successful sports teams
"Winflation," a phenomenon where the cost of supporting sports teams rises with their success, is reshaping the fan experience, distancing sports from their working-class origins, and imposing significant financial burdens on enthusiasts globally.
Man wins fight with Cartier after buying $14,000 earrings for $14
A man was shocked at how cheap the earrings were online, and it started a dispute with the luxury jeweler.
Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs
Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.
Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds
Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.
Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy
How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
As Affordable Connectivity Program dries up, internet will get pricier for millions
April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M
A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent GOBankingRates study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
Here's how much you need to make to be considered middle class in Texas
See what is considered middle class in your city. Two North Texas cities were among the highest in the country.
Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream
Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.
Your $1 and $2 bills could be worth thousands: What to look for
These very rare $1 and $2 bills could be worth a lot more than face value. Here's how to spot bills that are worth hanging onto.