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"It Used To Be 'Poor People Food'": 17 Foods And Drinks That Have Gotten Wayyyy Too Expensive
"I bought an orange for $1.25 the other day. One orange."
"I've Buried My Hopes And Dreams": This 25-Year-Old Remains Unemployed After Long-Lasting COVID Symptoms Forced Him To Drop Out Of College
"When the fog hits, I might as well be a different person: I get aggravated more, I get confused in conversations, I can't plan, and I get very impulsive, which means I've had to learn how to handle that — which has taken the better part of over a year at this point. I'm only 25, but I feel like I'm 85."
Current And Former Students — Tell Us The Juicy "Teacher Drama" That Was The Talk Of Your School For Years
If there was a scandalous rumor about "that one teacher" in your school, we want to know about it.
People Who've Worked In Politics, Tell Me A Behind-The-Scenes Secret The General Public Should Know
Is there a real-life Olivia Pope?
33 Divorced People Just Shared Their Biggest Regrets And The Lessons They Learned, And It's Both Heavy And Insightful
"Never marry someone without running a background and credit check."
"It’s Truthfully Really Cringe": 16 Times People Were 100% Wrong About Other Cultures But Opened Their Mouths Anyway
"A woman asked me if leprechauns are real in Ireland. I told her they were and lived in trees. She was so excited. This lady was a student at Harvard."
7 Surprising Money ‘Rules’ Most People Don’t Know (But Should)
Finance experts reveal the advice that they personally make sure to follow in their own lives.
"They Force People To Be Renters Forever": Would-Be Homeowners Are Sharing The Surprising Reasons Why They've Given Up On Their House Hunt In 2024
"I make $90K a year and can't afford to buy a house. That used to be considered good money."
18 Partners Who Turned Out To Be Major Jerks By Betraying Their Significant Others Prettyyyyy Badly
"I caught them many times, and they lied each instance."
People Are Calling Out The Annoying Home Feature They Didn't Notice Until After They Moved In
"We bought a house that was built back in 1947 and were charmed to death with what we then saw as 'character'..."
People Over 60 Are Revealing "Time-Sucking" Habits They Wasted WAY Too Much Time On In Their 30s, 40s, Or 50s
"That may have worked for men, but definitely not for women at that time."
14 Photos That Perfectly Encapsulate How Mildly Infuriating Tipping Culture Has Become
It makes no sense at all for a kiosk at the airport self-checkout to ask for a tip.
24 Women Just Revealed The Most Heinous Thing A Man Has Ever Said To Them While On A Date, And Prepare To Be So, So, So, So, So, So Mad
It is sooooo bleak out there. Woooof.
Despite Sometimes Huge Gaps In Income, Here's How 9 Celeb Couples Split Their Money
"I didn’t know how to write a check, but, somehow, I was paying for everything."
"My Neighbours Stole My Electricity" — People Are Sharing The Boldest Ways They've Seen Others Try To Save Money
"I'm sure she effectively lowered her cost of living through the theft and manipulation."
“I Will Interrupt Men Back” — People Are Sharing The “Microfeminisms” They Practice Every Day
"I'm sure I'm not the first person to speak about this or even give it a name, but the way this trend has taken off says to me that it's something very important to women around the world."
"It's Completely Absurd": People Are Sharing Things That Rich People Have "Ruined" For Everyone Else
"It used to be for the masses — but now is totally out of reach for most people."
I'm Aching To Know How Much You're Willing To Spend On These 15 Common Dating Scenarios (Especially In This Economy)
Spending $300 on a first date is wild...
People Are Sharing Just How Out Of Touch Their Boomer Parents Are
There is "girl math" and "boy math"...and then there is "boomer math," which is its own thing.
Sorry, But Even The Most Expensive Michelin-Star Restaurant In The World Can't Compete With These 31 "Struggle Meals"
"Plain pasta. It's so good and I always cook too much and end up shovelling it into my face like a goblin."
Live Luxuriously To Determine If You're Truly More Old Or New Money
Just discovered a wad of cash or did your father hand it to you...your taste will have to tell.
Tell Me About A Job You Had That's No Longer Needed In 2024 Due To Technology — Or Just The Passage Of Time
All former Blockbuster employees, please rise...
Jeff Goldblum Said His Kids Won’t Inherit Any Of His Money, And Here’s A Ton Of Other Celebrities Who Feel The Same
“I'm not going to do it for you…and you're not going to want me to do it for you.”
People Are Sharing The Things They Will Never Buy Cheap, And I Think You'd Agree Some Of These Are Worth Paying Extra For
As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
"It Supercharged My Savings": 31 Frugal Habits That People Say Really Help Them Spend Less Money
"I've been doing it for just over a year and I figure I've saved over $4,000."
Even In This Economy, Here Are 16 Specific Things People Will Not Think Twice About Spending Money On
"The peace of mind alone is well worth it."
17 Subscriptions, Products, And Services That Thrifty People Recommend To Save A Buck
I need to send each of these people a thank-you card.
19 Shocking Industry Secrets Customers Aren't Supposed To Know
"You would be genuinely surprised by how many people don't do simple math and get excited by big signs."
This Gen Z'er Makes $82K A Year And Is Still Struggling Financially — Here's How It Affects Her Daily Life
"It's not that Gen Z doesn't want to work — we're just not tolerating the work culture that older generations accepted. No one should feel like they need to work 80 hours a week for a job that only pays for 40."
The Secret Motive Behind Grocery Stores Changing Their Layouts Explained
If you can't find your favorite products, that's on purpose — and it could be driving up your grocery bill.
Trust Your Gut: Your Food Preferences Reveal The Perfect Job For You
Your tastebuds have TASTE! 🍽️
"I Had 10 Minutes Until My Flight, Only To Discover..." 19 Unfortunate And Avoidable Travel Mishaps That Actually Happened To People
"It was one of the first purchases I made on Priceline back when you’d buy the airfare online, and they’d send paper tickets in the mail..."
People Are Sharing Signs Someone Grew Up Poor, And Wow, These Are Real
"Based on the meals they make. Even in adulthood, nothing beats that cinnamon sugar buttered toast."
"It's Overused And Overhyped": People Are Sharing The "Popular" Home Upgrades That Are Getting WAY Out Of Hand In 2024
"Speaking as an architect here, for the love of god, too many people think it’s acceptable to do this..."
"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."
"Young People Need To Adapt": 21 Older Adults Are Revealing The Behaviors Younger People Should Stop Before They "Get Left Behind"
"I work with people in their 20s and 30s who message me using the same kind of language my 12-year-old stepdaughter uses when she texts me. If you want to be taken seriously, make the effort to sound like you do."
23 Working People Are Sharing The Common Misconceptions About Their Professions That Couldn't Be Further From The Truth
"Fire sprinkler designer here; fire sprinkler water is NOT clean and clear like the movies depict..."
Travelers Rejoice — Airlines Must Now Provide Cash Refunds For All Canceled And Delayed Flights
The Biden administration is defining a significant delay as lasting at least three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international ones.
We Want To Know How You Grocery Shop In 2024, From Your Must-Purchase Items To The Money-Saving Tips You'd Recommend To Anyone
Tell us all the details of your grocery habits and how you've adjusted to rising prices.
Make A Salad To Find Out What Career You Should Have
No limit on toppings here.
13 Celebs Who Were Their Families' Main Breadwinners As Literal Children
Wil Wheaton said, "As I got older, my only request, ever, was to please let me be a kid and stop making me work. Until I ended contact with [my parents], they gaslighted me about this whenever I brought it up."
19 Jobs That Make Over $150K
Doctors, lawyers, and salesmen aren't the only people breaking six figures.
People Are Telling This Woman To Get A Divorce After Her Husband's Prank Made Her Throw Her $10K Wedding Ring Into The Ocean
"I was blinded by rage and hurt, and I’m not a confrontational person at all, so all I did was stand up, take my rings off, and throw them into the ocean."
"No Judgment, That's Just What Happened": People Are Sharing What Became Of The "Brainiac" Of Their High School Class
"Even in high school, students and teachers were convinced he'd win a Nobel prize someday."
Over 3 Million People Have Seen This Viral Post Of Someone Accepting A "Bridge Job," And It's Proving How Wildly Burnt Out We All Are
"I'm taking this job because I'm not desperate now, and I don't want to be later."
Maya Rudolph Shared How She Created Her Own Path To Fame, Despite Having Two Famous Parents
"I knew I had to get there myself."
Employees Are Sharing Secrets Their Jobs Don't Want Them To Reveal And Let's Just Say The Tea Is Hot
"My ex-boss used to buy glue from Home Depot, remove the sticker on it, and place his own label, claiming he had his own chemist and factory in Asia that produced the glue."
Here's How To Craft The Perfect Excuse For Your Next Day Off
Don't tell your boss that I told you.
19 Shocking Luxury Hotel Secrets That'll Truly Leave You Speechless (Not Exaggerating Here, Folks)
"The front desk knows every female sex worker. We give them water on the way out and call them taxis. Management doesn't like it."
"I'm Living Two Different Lives": This 19-Year-Old Student Explained The "Terrifying" Reality Of Living With Unsupportive Parents In 2024 And How It Affects Their Daily Life
"Every morning, I go to school, put a rainbow keychain on my backpack, and become a proud queer student. Every night, I put the keychain back in my bag and go home to a family that would disown me or take everything away from me if they knew who I really was. There are so many painful details that add up far too fast, but at the end of the day, the point is that I'm living two different lives, and they're only separated by a couple of streets."
"A Parent Said I Was A Whore Because I Had This On My Wrist": Frustrated Teachers Are Revealing The Wildest Thing A Parent Has Said Directly To Their Face
"I really think she thought I would take this just because she cosigned the lie."
People In Their Early 30s Are Part Of This Micro Generation That Is Shaping History — Here's Why It's Important
"If you're in your early thirties, you're gonna want to listen to this..."
This 28-Year-Old Spends $3,200 On Rent For A Studio, And It's Only Going Up — Here's What She Makes And What's Next
"They just brought me my new lease...they want $3,444 a month. For my 450 sq. ft. studio."
I Can't Stop Thinking About This Woman's Video Talking About How All Our Basic Human Needs Have Been Paywalled In Modern American Life
"It seemed little by little normal until now, all of a sudden, I'm buying something all the time."
18 Insider Secrets From 18 Different Jobs That Employees Only Wanted To Share Anonymously
"A lot of our doctors found out, too late in med school, that their jobs would involve informing patients that they have an STI in front of their spouses at eye exams."
Bless These 29 Women For Bravely Sharing The BS Men Have Spewed At Them On Dates, Because Wowww
"At the end of a lovely first in-person date, he told me my body was 'made for sex.' There was no second date."
14 Low-Effort Workweek Lunches That BuzzFeed Writers And Editors Make All The Time (And Devour At Their Desks)
"The whole meal takes less than five minutes to make, but it's super flavorful and inexpensive..."
Tell Us About Yourself And This AI Quiz Will Reveal How Well You'd Do As A Nepo Baby
I'd probably squander my fortune on food.
19 Money-Saving Tips That Are Really Easy And People Swear By
Whether you're a penny-pincher or a spendthrift at heart, we all can use some ways to save money.
15 Celebrities Who Teach Their Kids That Money Doesn't Grow On Trees
"Every time she’d ask me for a cup of milk and not drink it, I would take a quarter out of her piggy bank. Someone has to pay for that milk."
27 Sexist Teachers Who Have No Business Working In Education And Shaping Young Minds
"The principal told me my teacher was a grandfather and he would never have said or done anything like that, and I was forced to apologize to him for 'lying.'"
"They Are Getting Crazy Expensive": 29 Things That People Say Are Just A Waste Of Money In 2024
"I can't fathom why anyone is willing to pay $10-50k or more for one single day to entertain their family. It's stupid to me."
"I Can't Afford To Buy That Stuff": 14 Money Facts Celebs & Stylists Revealed About The Red Carpet
Even Kate Hudson said in 2013 that she "can't afford" to "own all the dresses" she wears on the red carpet
34 Times Men Opened Their Mouths On Dates, And Utter Garbage Spilled Out
"I threw my wine on him and took a cab home."
28 Spilled Family Secrets That Changed Lives, Broke Hearts, And Rewrote History
"I was the family secret. My birth father didn't know about me. He does now, and it has hurt his relationship with his wife. I feel terrible."
Take A Trip Around The World And We'll Give You A Subject To Teach
Time to pass on your knowledge.
People Are Shocked By Caitlin Clark's $76,535 Starting WNBA Salary And Other Reactions To Last Night's 2024 Draft
Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Kamilla Cardoso were the overall first three WNBA draft picks.
A Nanny Shared The Shocking Texts She's Received From Parents, And Millions Of People On TikTok Are In Disbelief
Imagine being asked to babysit full-time, overnight, for less than a dollar an hour.
Matthew McConaughey Crediting His Children For Making Him A Better Actor And Storyteller Is The Sweetest Thing You'll Read Today
"That was something I did for them — and the kid in all of us."
Medical Professionals Revealed The "Small" Health Habits You Should NEVER Overlook, And It's Eye-Opening
"I'm a bedside hospital nurse, and 80% of my long-term, seriously ill patients have a smoking history. I theorize that if all those smokers didn't exist, the hospital would struggle to fill the beds because there would be much fewer truly sick people to admit."
This 23-Year-Old Gen Z'er Spends $300 A Week Living With Her In-Laws — Here's What Her Day-To-Day Looks Like
"When others complain that 'Gen Z doesn't want to work,' I immediately cringe. I wrestle with this concept continually..."
14 Straight-Up Depressing Photos That Prove Consumption Culture Is Ruining Our Society
For only $2,450 you can buy some dirty, destroyed jeans!
I Nearly Choked On My Coffee After This Fox News Host Suggested Workers Making $20/Hr Earn $100,000 A Year
...try subtracting $60,000 from that.
If You Just Started A New Job, Here Are The 7 Things That Career Experts Claim You Should Never Do
You don't want to make the wrong first impression.
Tipping Culture Is A Little Controversial — Which Of These Service Workers Do You Usually Tip?
The results might tear our society apart.
Stressed-Out Adults Are Sharing The Easy "Survival Meals" They Rely On When Life Gets Hard Or Budgets Are Tight
"Poor food or not, this dish is one of those memories that is burned into my brain. It's been 40+ years since I last ate it, and I can still taste it."
"It's A Big Waste Of Money": 23 Common Home Splurges People Completely Regret — Or Absolutely Love
"It uses too much water and is a pain to clean. We've used it maybe a dozen times in 20 years."
"Quit Being So Godd*mn Stupid" — This Gen X Woman Is Going Viral For Her Theory On Why "Trad Wives" Are Trending, And She Makes An Interesting Point
The trend's popularity is partly down to her generation, she says.
Here's What You Need To Know About President Biden's Latest Student Debt Cancellation Plans
Together with past actions, the administration estimates it will provide relief to 30 million Americans.
What Is The Wildest Or Rudest Thing A Parent Has Ever Said To You As A Teacher?
Maybe it was a comment that was sent through email or it was something wild that happened in person.
These 11 Celebrities Were Born Into Billionaire Families, And Some Of These Net Worths Are Going To Leave You Speechless
The wealthiest family on earth is worth $219.7 billion, and you will 100% find them on this list.
Women Revealed The Worst Things People Have Said About Their Appearance At Work, And The Stories Have My Blood Boiling
"I asked my direct supervisor what I could do to improve my job performance. His answer: 'Wear more rouge and lipstick.'"
"When He Said Those Words To Me, I Immediately Broke Down": Teachers Are Opening Up About The Most Impactful Moment Of Their Career
"I still have the card, and I re-read it from time to time when I need a reminder of how great our impact can be."
"I Had An Academy Award, No Health Insurance": 14 Actors Who Received Shockingly Low Pay For Early Roles
"The makeup artists were laughing at me because I was getting paid less than any of them."
Women Revealed The Worst Things Men Have Ever Said To Them While On A Date, And I'm About To Start Breathing Fire
"During dinner, on our first date, he informed me that he could never really date me because my thighs touched."
Women Are Bravely Calling Out The Sexism They've Endured In The Classroom, And Their Experiences Are Only The Tip Of The Iceberg
"He told me I should pick a husband, get married, and quit pursuing my degree."
People Are Calling Out The Infuriating Home Feature They Didn't Notice Until After They Moved In
"Not a huge deal, but it threw me for a loop a few days after we moved in."
Women Are Confessing What Happened When They Chose Money Over Love, And It's Complicated
"I prefer to be self-sufficient in as many things as I can so I don't have to depend on someone else for my own happiness and success."
"You Are A Culinary Colonizer": People Are Calling For A Boycott Of David Chang's Momofuku After The Company Sent Cease-And-Desists To Asian-Owned Businesses
"Trying to claim ownership of it is like trying to claim 'ketchup' or 'mayo.'"
"Pretty Privilege Is A Real Thing": This Woman Was Seemingly Denied A Job After Showing Up To Her Interview Makeup-Free, And Women Are Sharing Similar Stories
"If a man doesn't have to wear makeup to get a job, a woman shouldn't either."
15 Jaw-Dropping Things Hotel Guests And Workers Witnessed After Entering A Room For The First Time
"The room was declared a biohazard."
15 Life-Changing (And Low-Cost) Upgrades That Homeowners Have Absolutely Zero Regrets Over
"It's such a little change, but it was the first thing that made me feel like, 'Wow, this is our home now!’"
There's A Special Place In Hell For These 23 No-Good Customers Who Wanted To Ensure Their Server Had An Awful Day
I just KNOW these customers couldn't wait to get home and open Yelp.
"It Subtly Shifts The Blame": Experts Are Sharing The Most Commonly Used Passive-Aggressive Phrases, And You're Definitely Guilty Of At Least One
"It becomes a passive-aggressive way of putting the blame on the other person’s feelings, rather than taking responsibility for the hurt you’ve caused..."
"That's Not A Life Hack, Sweetie": Older People Are Sharing Things That Are Seriously Confusing About "Kids These Days"
"I can't stand how Gen Z likes to call anyone older than them this..."
19 Times People Were Confidently Very Wrong About Other Countries
"A tourist in London once said, 'Everyone here speaks such good English!'"
"There Were Definitely Moments Of Despair": 11 Celebs Who Faced Serious Financial Issues
"As long as one of us had money, we knew the power wasn’t going to get shut off."
