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Have A Paid App That You Swear By? Tell Us Why You Think It's Worth The Money
Whether it's a meditation app or a game, we want to know why it's worth the money.
"I Saved My Money...Just To Be Disappointed": Travelers Are Being Brutally Honest About The Vacation Destinations That Aren't Worth The Money Or Hype
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as in I'm never going there again."
Servers, It's Time To Share What Differences You've Noticed Between Customers Of Each Generation
In a perfect world, boomers, millennials, and Gen Z all tip at LEAST 20%!!!
14 "Low-effort, High-Reward" Meals To Prepare When You Want To Save A Little Bit Of Cash
"It makes a solid $0.30 dinner."
Tell Us About Your Experience As A Contestant Or Crew Member Of A Reality Dating Show
I am dying to know what these contestants are like IRL. 👀
I Cut My Food Expenses In Half Using The Viral "6-To-1" Grocery Method — Here's How
Good news: There's a much better way to shop for groceries...
"It Ended Up Being A Waste": Homeowners Are Sharing The Big Purchases They Seriously Regret (And The Ones They Completely Swear By)
"As someone who works in homes, I've removed over a dozen of these that were almost never used."
28 Teachers Who Had To Face Off With Incredibly Entitled Parents
"Some parents are in such deep denial about the needs of their child, they resort to outrageous accusations without a second thought."
22 Stories From Parents And Teachers About How Different School Is Today Compared To Even 10 Years Ago
Part of me is hopeful, but part of me is... concerned.
Dark Humor Is All Over My Timeline After This Billionaire Said He's Creating An "Exact Replica" Of The Titanic
The Titanic II will apparently feature different dining rooms per class. Plans for the "authentic" third-class cafeteria include meals of stew and mash.
This Woman’s Male Colleague Openly Told Her People Won't Hire Women Who Might Get Pregnant. Now More Women Are Sharing Their Own Infuriating Stories In Response
"Everyone says they want more women in STEM and in cybersecurity, but where are the pathways and opportunities?"
People Are Revealing The Over-The-Top Or Vulgar Ways They Have Seen Rich People Flaunt Their Wealth
I felt poor by the third comment.
Most People Have TERRIBLE Customer Service Skills — Let's See If You're In The Slim Minority
Are you a certified Karen or a certified angel...
22 Stories And Confessions From Gen X'ers About Working With Millennials And Gen Z
"Some millennials and Zoomers will think you're mad at them if you use periods at the end of sentences in emails."
16 Of The Absolute Worst Encounters High-End Restaurant Workers Have Had With The Uber-Wealthy
"I hope those overgrown elderly adolescent fratboys fry in etiquette hell."
"I Threw In My Hat After Being In The Same District For Over 20 Years": Teachers Who Quit To Pursue Other Careers Share Their "Final Straw" Moments
"I ended up having to hide in a classroom next door because the mom was so angry, and at the end of the day, had to be escorted to my car. That day broke me."
"Mewing" Is A Viral New Trend Among Students, And This 36-Year-Old Teacher Explained Why It's "Smug" And "Rude"
"For kids to be doing this every single day, over and over, to people who are just trying to give them an enriching educational experience, it pisses me off. And I don't find it funny at all."
This Guy Is Sharing How Much Money He Makes As A Fine Dining Waiter, And It Is Opening A Conversation About Tipping In America
"Guys, this is why you need to get into fine dining serving..."
This Woman Took Her Cousin's Inheritance Money As Revenge For Cheating With Her Husband, But Reddit Says She's Not In The Wrong
"My money is in my retirement account, my ex is out of my house, and my cousin can go f*** herself."
Women Who Had Kids A Little Older Are Sharing The Many Positives Of Their Experience, And I Think This Gives Hope To A Lot Of Us
"As far as stress on my body, I didn't notice any. When they were little, I was able to keep up. Now that they're older, they keep me up to date."
"The Cheap Stuff Doesn't Cut It": 23 Everyday Items Where Frugal People Don't Mind Spending More For The Name-Brand Version
"It’s one of the only foods I can tell a difference from the off-brand."
"Not Enough People Know About This": 19 Memberships That People Swear Are Worth Every Penny
Of course a Costco card is on this list, but trust me when I say that's only the start.
People Are Sharing The Deathbed Confessions That Their Family Members Made That Left Them Absolutely Shocked
Again, sometimes people just don't want to take things to the grave.
12 Abysmal Realtors Who Are Part Of The Reason Why People Are Fed Up With The Housing Market
These people aren't making our lives any easier.
Gen Z'ers Are Calling Out The Modern Norms And Trends That Need To End, And I Agree With A Lot Of Them
"I met a kid at the skatepark the other day who vaped. He was 10 years old!!!"
It Costs This Small Designer $120 To Make Her Overalls. She Found 3 Fast-Fashion Brands Using Her Photos To Sell Knockoffs For Less Than $40.
"All I keep hearing from everyone is 'There's nothing you can do,' and I'm going to fight back against that and do everything in my power to get this message out."
Pick Homes For These 10 Clients And I'll Reveal If You ACTUALLY Have The Aptitude To Be A Realtor
Don't keep the clients waiting!
25 Secrets And Confessions From Surgeons That Show What's Really Going On Behind The Scenes
"It is not infrequent that we have flies and other insects in the operating room. A colleague whacked a fly in the sterile field with a sponge and flicked it all into a kick bucket."
If You Had Any Of These 15 Specific Things Growing Up, You Were Probably A Rich Kid
"Kids having their own room and furniture that matched with cool bedcovers and curtains that matched. I never had my own room and nothing ever matched."
36 Nightmare Roommate Stories That Will 1000% Haunt Your Dreams
"We were sharing a toothbrush for two weeks, and I had no idea. I requested a roommate change the same day."
People Who Go Into Other People's Homes For Work Are Sharing The Wildest Things They've Seen, And Frankly, I'm Flabbergasted
"The bedroom door was closed and the owner said, 'it’s the bee’s room now.'"
Mariah Carey Suing Her Ex For An "Inconvenience Fee" And 14 Other Times Celebs Dated Billionaires
In 1991, Jane Fonda married Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and the third-largest land owner in the US.
Next Time You Eat Out, Make Sure You're NOT Doing These 21 Things Restaurant Workers Hate
"Do NOT reach for something out of a server or food runner’s hand or tray! NO NO! NO! If I would have a free hand, I’d want to have slapped people trying. We have things balanced a certain way on a tray; you trying to 'help' may cause the entire tray to tip over."
These 5 Work Habits Are Pretty Common, But They Could Be Subtle Signs Of Depression
Depression doesn't always look like sadness at your job. Don't ignore these subtle warning signs.
19 Unbelievable Lies People Could Not Believe They Were Hearing With Their Own Ears
"Tell me lies, tell me sweet, little lies!"
People Are Sharing Things They No Longer Buy Because They've Gotten Ridiculously Expensive, And Some Are Really Thought-Provoking
"Each season, the quality keeps getting worse as the prices continue to rise."
I'm Just A Girl Who's Tired Of Spending Money On Beauty Maintenance, So I Spoke To A Money Expert To Learn How To Navigate It
I'm one video of someone telling me about the best hydrating concealer away from flushing my phone down the toilet.
Administrative And HR Workers, Tell Us The Wildest Secret You Ever Kept For A Boss Or Company
Your boss might ask you to hide his affairs from his wife, or maybe you work in HR and have access to all the company's internal conflicts. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it.
20 People Just Revealed Their Wildest, Most Memorable Run-Ins With A Stranger, And Some Are Deeplyyy Unsettling
"It still gives me chills thinking about it."
Fine Dining Servers: What Are Your Worst Stories From Serving The Rich?
Being a fine dining server definitely isn't for the faint of heart.
It Seems Like Every Restaurant, Coffee Shop, And Store Is Asking For Tips These Days, So I'm Curious How Many Of Us Are Actually Doing It
Tipping has been a HOT topic lately — let's see where you stand.
This Muslim Woman Went Viral For Her "Hoodie Abayas." Now, She's Collaborated With Nike
Saeedah didn’t create the hoodie abaya exclusively for Muslim women — something she’s frequently asked about on social media. As she says on TikTok, you don’t have to be Muslim to enjoy modesty.
Pick Some Rom-Coms To Determine Which Rom-Com Career Field Is A 100% Match For You
Honestly, I've always wanted to be a part-time princess, part-time architect. 👑 ✏️
This Woman Made A List Of Things That Used To Be Fancy, Special, And Nice Before COVID That Just Aren’t Like That Anymore, And Some Of Them Are So Frustrating
"We've given up so much [since COVID], and are being asked to give up more."
"Thank You For Screwing Over My Restaurant And My Staff": This Restaurant Owner's Response To A Customer Canceling His Reservation Has Garnered Over 24 Million Views, And A Lot Of Backlash
"The decision to reach out to a customer with such a scolding and disparaging message is, frankly, astounding."
Millennials Are Sharing Regrets From When They Were Younger, And I Think Gen Z Should Listen Up
"I regret wasting so much time worried about this."
15 Leaked Screenshots Of Things Toxic Bosses Actually Had The Audacity To Say To Their Employees
"You are NOT allowed to remove or modify any part of your uniform while on the clock. If you feel lightheaded, you can go to the back to sit down for a couple minutes, but the corset must stay on."
Just 11 Easy (And Cheap) Dinner Recipes Our Writers And Editors Make For Themselves After Work
"This recipe is so filling, fresh-tasting, and easy and quick to make. I've made this for my family of six before, and they can all attest to that."
13 Times Celebs Acted Super Entitled To Get Free Stuff Or Got Called Out For Being "Cheap"
In 2019, Pete Davidson gave the Nobu staff his card to pay for his friend's birthday dinner. Then, Kanye West crashed the party, and he demanded the "special room in the back" and "crazy stuff" that wasn't on the menu. Pete got stuck with the bill.
17 People Who Made Hilarious, Unlucky, And Ridiculous Mistakes At Work This Month
Look...they did their best!!!
This 17-Year-Old's Family Is Calling Him Selfish For Not Using His $500,000 Inheritance To Help Pay For His Step-Siblings' College Tuition
"I told them I would not be sharing it because it was created by my family, not theirs."
Parents, Tell Us The Most Bizarre "Classroom Rule" You Or Your Child Have Ever Experienced
Whether it was a rule that a kid or a parent had to follow, we want to know the full details.
People Are Revealing The Things The Pandemic Ruined More Than We Realized
From supply issues to used cars being very expensive these are the things that haven't gone back to normal.
People Are Losing It After Finding Out A Hotel Marked Up A Grocery Store Dinner By $16 On Its "Chef-Driven" Menu
Well, if it isn't my favorite chef: the Trader Joe's frozen aisle.
This Woman Reduced The Money Sent To Her Parents Every Month When She Found Out What They Spend It On — Now, She Wants To Know If She's In The Wrong
One commenter said, "What we have here is a conditional gift, which is not a gift at all. You are using your generosity to control your parents' actions."
These 14 Jobs Can Earn You Triple Figures With Minimal Effort, And I Think It's Time I Switched Careers
"She can't even explain what her job is."
"We Have Saved Thousands": People Are Sharing Their Tried-And-True Frugal Hacks For Spending Less Cash
"Start to see trash as your money. You pay for everything in your garbage, whether it’s landfill bound, recycling, or even compost."
"He's Working Two Full-Time Jobs And Ubers On The Side": This Wife Has A Secret $47,000 "Rainy Day" Fund And Questions If She Should Share It With Her Struggling Husband
"He currently is working two full-time jobs and Ubers on his off days to keep us afloat. Here is where I might be the a-hole. I do all of the expense managing and have continued to put money into my 'escape account.'"
This Concerned Teacher's Elementary School Student Tried To Steal, And Their Parents Openly Defended It
"What should’ve been a discussion about stealing, and that it’s wrong, instead became a witch hunt for the teacher."
24 Worthwhile Splurges That People Say They Can't Imagine Living Without
"It’s life-changing, and it’s saved me so much time."
18 Times Wealthy People Were BEYOND Out Of Touch With Reality
Money changes everything.
Survive A Day Of High School And I'll Reveal Which Type Of Teacher You Have The Aptitude To Be
Mentally prepare yourself for the school lunch!
17 Things That Older Generations Just Don't Understand About Wealth And Income In Today's World
"You can’t 'buy a starter house' when that house costs $500k, and you’re making $50k or less a year."
People Are Sharing Things Parents Do That Are "Negligent" If You're Broke But "Classy" If You're Rich, And It's Infuriating
"When rich parents don't vaccinate their kids, it's because they 'did their own research' and can afford to treat their kids if they get sick. But poor parents who don't vaccinate are considered ignorant."
According To Psychology, Women’s Intuition Is Actually Subordinate’s Intuition. Here’s What That Means
“I didn’t watch him like a hawk; I watched him like a mouse.”
Teachers Are Revealing Parenting "Red Flags" They Notice Right Away When Meeting A Parent Or A Kid For The First Time
"It tells me that the parents don't care."
"I Was Denied A Sales Job At Circuit City For Being Too Short." Job Applicants Are Revealing The Bizarre Reasons Why They Were Turned Down From A Job
"A candidate was declined because they brought their résumé in a Jonas Brothers folder."
This Homeowner Is Sharing The Commonly-Forgotten Tasks That'll Keep Your House From Falling Down, And Renters Could Benefit From These, Too
There's a much easier way to keep your home in tip-top shape.
"If Feels Like A No-Win Situation": This 26-Year-Old Woman's Mother Is Demanding She Refuse A $700,000 Family Inheritance Because She Feels The Money Is "Unethical"
"It feels like a no-win situation where I'm being asked to choose between financial stability and my relationship with my mom."
34 Rich People Who Were So Wildly Out Of Touch, Their Friends And Family Took To The Internet To Complain About Them
"We were out and about and passed by a trailer park. He started asking questions about it, and the rest of us were confused. Turns out he thought trailer parks were just in movies. He was shocked anyone actually lived there."
Grocery Store Employees Revealed Their Best Secrets To Save Money On Food, And Their Advice Is So Good
"When buying from any service counter, be nice to the employees assisting you, and we will generally give some sort of discount — especially if you're a regular. We remember faces and attitudes, good or bad!"
39 Horribly Out-Of-Touch Comments From Rich Bosses, Clients, And Colleagues That Will Prove Rich People Are Living On Another Planet
"At an old job, I had a breakdown because I had not been paid in six weeks. I literally was unable to eat and was walking to work because I could not afford gas. My boss found me crying and told me I was being 'petty' for wanting my money and asked me 'why don’t you just live off of your savings?.' I was a 21-year-old recent college grad who wasn’t getting my paychecks — what savings???"
People Who Were Scammed Are Sharing The Infuriating Details Of What Happened
You think it could never happen to you, but it's easier than you think.
"It Blew Her Mind When I Told Her": Older Adults Are Sharing The "Common Knowledge" Practices From The Past That Have Become Obsolete Over Time
"If we wanted to straighten our hair, we would lay our heads on the ironing board, get our hair wrapped in waxed paper, and have someone iron it!"
Millennials And Gen Z, We Want To Know What Older Generations Don't Understand About Wealth In Today's World
Some older folks just can't seem to grasp all the ways that our generations have it harder.
People Think These Are Modern Day Snake Oil Items, And Can't Understand Why People Won't Stop Buying Them
As the old saying goes, if something is too good to be true, it probably is.
"This Might Work For 1% Of People": 21 Common Pieces Of Advice That People Believe We Should Stop Following
"This advice kept me in a bad marriage far longer than I should have stayed."
People Are Sharing Their Wildest Stories About *That One Coworker*, And They Range From Horrifying To Completely Unhinged
"At my last internship...a coworker army crawled out of her cubicle, through the hallway, and onto the elevator. Nobody ever saw her again."
This Woman Chose Not To Have Children, But Her Friends Still Expect Her To Split Babysitter Costs When They All Go Out
"My friends think I am being unfair for not being willing to 'pay my share' of the babysitting. What share? I have no kids to babysit!"
15 Screenshots Of People Who Were So Beyond Entitled That They Demanded Goods And Services For Free
Influencers LOVE to pay people in exposure.
People Are Opening Up About Their Experiences With Eldercare In The US, And It's Not At All What I Expected
"My grandparents had around $500,000, but my grandma is now down to about $160,000 and will essentially be out of money in just over a year. I've had so many mental breakdowns about it. I'm glad my grandma has money to cover her care, but it just isn't enough. It is bleak. This is scary and overwhelming at best."
I'll Tell You What Job Is Absolutely PERFECT For You, But First You Have To Watch A Bunch Of Funny Movies
There's just nothing like a movie that gets you laughing!
11 Celebs Whose Rich Parents Either Cut Them Off Or Wrote Them Out Of The Will
Kim Kardashian said, "I just think that it’s actually probably harder we did grow up with this privileged life, but knowing that at a certain age we’re gonna be cut off and we can’t ask our parents for anything."
"I Did A No-Spend Year": 23 Frugal Habits People Tried And Ended Up Keeping Because They Liked Them So Much
"It was way easier and more enjoyable than expected."
We Asked, And Experts Say These Are The Biggest Reasons Why People Will Owe Money On Taxes This Year
Don't expect a refund if you fall under these scenarios.
8 Things To Do When You Get Sick Mid-Flight, According To Doctors
Tummy troubles? Dizziness? Here's what experts recommend when you're sick in the sky.
24 Confessions Of Things Rich People Do That The Rest Of Us Have No Idea About
"I attended an Ivy League school and was blown away when I first saw my peers cash in on parental names."
20 People I Am Very Much Convinced Have No Idea How Money Works
These folks looked a gift horse straight in the mouth.
17 Times Homeowners Attempted A DIY Project And Wound Up With A Big, Expensive Mess
"I understand why the pros charge so much."
Hairdressers And Barbers Are Sharing Veryyyyyy Juicy On-The-Job Secrets, And Damn People In This Profession Really Hear It All
"This was the only time this person blew my mind."
24 People Whose Time Serving On Jury Duty Was Farrrrrrrr From Boring
"Twenty minutes into deliberation on one of the cases, a female juror stood up and screamed, 'We've gotta get out of here!' and proceeded to bang on the door with both fists until the bailiff came back."
This Michelin-Star Restaurant Host Went Viral For Defending Cancellation Fees (And Suggesting One Fascinating Alternative)
"I don't want to see any more fun POC- and independently owned places crumble because their customer base refuses to change with the times."
37 People Who Chose A Really, Really, Really, Reallyyyy Bad Time To Text The Wrong Number
I'd have to throw my phone in the ocean if I did this.
Name Something About Parenthood That’s Considered Negligent If You're Broke, But Classy If You're Rich
Parenting was already hard enough before the "rich vs. poor" double standard got involved.
This Man Did The Math, And It Would Be Cheaper To Move To An All-Inclusive Resort Than Live In His Apartment
You mean to tell me I could have a buffet and housekeeping for what I'm currently paying to make my own meals and do my own chores?
13 Things Millennials Wish Their Parents Had Done Differently
"I remember being told ‘That’s a grownup decision’ and ‘Give (random extended family member) a hug.’ I hated it.”