At what point does a woman’s beauty routine become ‘high maintenance’? There are some men who would argue anything more than using 3-in-1 in the shower is truly la-di-da, but the fact is that if you’re female, you are often expected to put in a lot more money and effort for your appearance to meet …
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Bridesmaid pays over $9500 to attend friend’s destination wedding, sparks debate about wedding expenses: ‘Trying to ruin the friendship before the wedding’
It’s no secret that weddings are an expensive affair. From the dress to the venue to the flowers to the catering… you might be taking out a loan for your dream wedding. And that’s just on the couple’s side. A hidden expense that we’re not talking about enough is wedding party expenses. If you’ve received …
Seguir leyendo Bridesmaid pays over $9500 to attend friend’s destination wedding, sparks debate about wedding expenses: ‘Trying to ruin the friendship before the wedding’
‘There’s a financial literacy crisis happening’: Woman spends $30,000 of her ex-boyfriend’s money, he fails to notice for 3 years
Money is a difficult topic in many romantic relationships. If you get serious enough, you will inevitably have to get serious about finances too—and that can lead to a sticky situation if you ever break up. It’s a big part of the reason that many divorces are prolonged and painful. What isn’t often discussed is …
Seguir leyendo ‘There’s a financial literacy crisis happening’: Woman spends $30,000 of her ex-boyfriend’s money, he fails to notice for 3 years
‘Y’all thought my $1400 Tahoe payment was bad’: Nonsensical woman baffles internet with combined $3000 monthly car payments
One of many things that has up to this point made me a committed non-driver is that acquiring and maintaining a vehicle can be incredibly expensive. Everyone knows that a car loses up to 10% of its value as soon as it’s driven off the lot, and yet many people find themselves paying it off …
Seguir leyendo ‘Y’all thought my $1400 Tahoe payment was bad’: Nonsensical woman baffles internet with combined $3000 monthly car payments
Dude spends $18.75 on a cookie, blames the President for the price: ‘Before you became President, it was $3.75’
Living in New York City, I’m no stranger to absurd prices being thrust into my line of sight every time I go to the grocery store. The grocery store near my office recently started selling rotisserie chicken. Instead of selling it for $5 a bird, as any self-respecting grocery store would, they’re selling it for …
Seguir leyendo Dude spends $18.75 on a cookie, blames the President for the price: ‘Before you became President, it was $3.75’
‘This is what things cost at expensive hotels’: Billionaire tattles on 5 star hotel in NYC for serving $85 room service breakfast
I don’t think I’ve ever ordered room service in my entire life. My family is all about going down to the hotel lobby and eating as many runny eggs as we can before the complimentary hotel breakfast ends. Free breakfast is one of the joys of staying in a hotel chain! It’s fun, it’s social, …
Seguir leyendo ‘This is what things cost at expensive hotels’: Billionaire tattles on 5 star hotel in NYC for serving $85 room service breakfast
‘I hope this gets normalized’: Bride and groom request cash instead of gifts, sparks debate about wedding etiquette
If weddings are one thing, they’re not always romantic, inspiring, or even fun. They’re expensive. Even the cheapest weddings leave you with sticker shock. It’s no wonder that seemingly more and more couples are opting for nontraditional ceremonies, or skipping them altogether. If you don’t have thousands of dollars lying around (and most people don’t), …
Seguir leyendo ‘I hope this gets normalized’: Bride and groom request cash instead of gifts, sparks debate about wedding etiquette
‘You should not pay more than $5 for a mocktail’: Non-drinkers ponder reasonably priced mocktail menu during Dry January
There is a world of benefits that come with choosing not to drink alcohol, a lifestyle that more and more people have taken to over recent years. However, it is increasingly common that saving money is not one of them. The drinks industry is forever coming up with fancy ways to make teetotalers swerve the …
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20+ Posts About Rampant Consumerism That Can’t Be Good for the Planet
Hobbies are more important than they are sometimes given credit for. Taking up a sport in your spare time could be one the best things you ever do for your personal fitness, and you can really expand your practical skills if you choose to indulge in a craft. Heck, even collecting old stamps allows you …
Seguir leyendo 20+ Posts About Rampant Consumerism That Can’t Be Good for the Planet
‘She overtopped us with our own child’: Sister-in-law babysits mom’s baby for free, gets chewed out for buying a more expensive highchair
It can be so easy to compare your ability to provide for your family to others. It’s one thing to be saving your extra money and intentionally not buying your 3-month-old designer sneakers for frugality’s sake, but when you have to buy everything cheaply, it can be extremely disheartening. Even if you’re not able to …
Seguir leyendo ‘She overtopped us with our own child’: Sister-in-law babysits mom’s baby for free, gets chewed out for buying a more expensive highchair