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198 employees were moved to tears when they opened up their 'surprise' Christmas bonus
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (659+ words) The holiday bonus is a time honored tradition. Though it’s been beautifully lampooned in films like Christmas Vacation, it’s something a lot of people look forward to every year. It’s a chance for companies that have done well to reward…...
The 'Buy Nothing Rebellion' is growing as more people opt out of modern consumerism
4+ week, 1+ day ago (285+ words) “The product is never the point. It’s the craving, the desire that they’re actually selling us.” Buying nothing may sound like a quirky gimmick, something an influencer would tease before asking you to pay for a very expensive course. While…...
The surprisingly mysterious reason we use the $ symbol for the U.S. dollar
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1899+ words) The U.S. dollar and its symbol have an international origin story. We see many symbols in our everyday lives that we likely don’t pay much attention to: the @ in our email addresses, for instance, or the % in our weather forecasts. But…...
What's the average family of four spending on groceries these days?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1788+ words) How much do you spend compared to the average American? For many, the biggest pain point in American life since the COVID-19 pandemic has been the rising cost of everyday necessities: rent, gas, and groceries. There’s been a perfect storm…...
Frugal people say they're better off now after inflation made them stop buying these 20 foods
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1815+ words) It’s about more than just saving money. Inflation has impacted food prices. Grocery prices have have continued to soar in the United States due to inflation. According to a new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report on food inflation prices,…...
Boomers say stop wasting money on 'luxuries.' Millennial proves they have it backwards.
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1837+ words) Millennials and boomers struggled for different things. Millennial man says "luxuries" aren't the reason young people can't afford to live. One of the big talking points in the great American Millennials versus baby boomers debate is that, yes, things are…...
Consumers share the common 'money-saving' habits that actually cost them more over time
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (704+ words) "Buying ingredients in bulk at Costco." Why aren't your grocery bills getting lower when items are on sale? Most of us are trying to find ways to stretch our dollars. This can mean buying store brands instead of name-brand items,…...
Boomers and Gen Xers share what they used to be able to buy with a quarter. Wow.
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1176+ words) A gallon of gas?!? It's amazing what you used to be able to get with a quarter. As Americans struggle with the cost of living in an era of inflation and income inequality, much ado has been made about the…...
A man wrote a heartfelt LinkedIn post about his dad losing his job. It paid off immediately.
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (1852+ words) "An astounding outpouring of love, hope, support and camaraderie that I never thought social media could bring." It's a hard time for anyone to be looking for a job, but it's especially tough when you're older and a little out…...
Budget shopper shares stunning spreadsheet comparing 2020 and 2025 grocery costs
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (1865+ words) Plus, an expert gives tips for cutting down your grocery budget. Budget grocery shopper shares huge change in grocery costs from 2020 to 2025. It's no secret to anyone buying groceries lately that food costs have skyrocketed—and data supports it. Food…...