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My ex chose to take a $100K pay cut — just to spite me and slash my child support. What can I do?

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My sister's getting married for the fourth time. She keeps hinting I should throw her a shower — but is that just tacky?
By Christy Bieber

My ex chose to take a $100K pay cut — just to spite me and slash my child support. What can I do?
By Christy Bieber

Jay-Z is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show — like Kendrick Lamar, he may not get a paycheck
By Victoria Vesovski

Fake reviews influence $152 billion in global spending — experts reveal the warning signs most shoppers miss
By Brian O’Connell

A widow wants to sell her $15K wedding ring to fund home projects — but her daughter says it belongs in the family
By Christy Bieber

My friend skipped my wedding after RSVPing 'yes'. I sent her a bill for $200. She says that's tacky — who's right?
By Laura Boast

I took a $500 credit to fly later after my flight was oversold — my wife's furious I didn’t ask for more. Did I mess up?
By Christy Bieber

Martha Stewart, 85, says work-life balance doesn't exist — and people who achieve it are 'boring'
By Victoria Vesovski

Jeff Bezos' father fled Cuba at 16 with three shirts — then invested $245,573 in life savings to help launch Amazon
By Eric Esposito

Quentin Tarantino's $150M fortune won't reach his mother — all because of one sarcastic comment she made when he was 12
By Kit Pulliam

Ryanair CEO warns European airfares could jump 20% in 2027 — biggest increase ‘in history.’ Book your trip now to save
By AnnaMarie Houlis

Flying on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day saves 27% on international airfare, according to JustFly data
By AnnaMarie Houlis

Penang, Malaysia tops 26-city ranking as the cheapest destination for digital nomads at $950 a month
By AnnaMarie Houlis

Dolly Parton’s dad couldn’t read and paid her delivery doctor in cornmeal. She credited him for her business sense
By Christy Bieber

JetBlue and Virgin Voyages' $2,750 kid-free flight-and-cruise package already sold out for March
By Vawn Himmelsbach

A computer played 312 million games of Monopoly — the winning strategy came down to 4 key moves
By Chris Morris

A friend is visiting my city and asked to stay at my place. I think she was rude to ask, but do I have to say yes?
By Laura Grande

Baby boomers are faring worse than earlier generations as U.S. life expectancy lags behind other wealthy nations
By Becky Robertson

‘Of course it’s nepotism’: Stallone’s daughter is now a regular on ‘Tulsa King,’ where he earns nearly $2M per episode
By Chris Morris

A California winemaker is selling the ‘perfect dog’ for $1,000 — Americans are lining up to get one
By Victoria Vesovski

72% of U.S. travelers would pay up for paranormal experiences — more than half seek contact with 'the other side'
By Brian Baker

'Avengers: Doomsday' has already generated $50 million in ticket presales — could fans pay a premium to see it?
By Rebecca Payne

Silicon Valley tech workers flush with AI wealth are paying up to $500,000 for luxury matchmakers
By Becky Robertson

Amar'e Stoudemire, who made $167M in the NBA, graduates from police academy at 43 to patrol Miami-Dade schools
By Danni Santana

A Subaru driver hit 30 mpg — up from 24 — after making one change to how she drives: she stopped bypassing other drivers
By Becky Robertson

California's wine glut means $150 bottles are hiding behind $30 private labels — here's how to find them
By Avril Ayers

My rich friend invited me on a trip  — then booked a first-class ticket, sticking me in economy. Should I be offended?
By Christy Bieber

Disney offered Jason Weaver $2M at age 13 to sing in 'The Lion King' — his mom chose royalties instead
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Americans are paying up to $4,000 to scream at 'rage retreats' — but therapists say there's a better use for that cash
By Brian O’Connell

California man bought an old photo for $2 and a song at a junk store. Five years later, it was valued at $5 million
By Chris Morris

A bridal shop owner offered a free wedding dress after a racist outburst interrupted a Laguna Beach proposal
By Victoria Vesovski

Shark Tank star Daymond John says he turned down the three-comma club due to a pull on his heartstrings
By Godwin Oluponmile

Disney à la française — Americans mob Disneyland Paris as they hunt for a cheaper fairy tale getaway
By Eric Esposito

103-year-old WWII vet has served beer from his Maryland basement since 1963 — and still refuses to accept credit cards
By AnnaMarie Houlis

Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn clerk sized her up over a $15K bird the store says wasn’t for sale — despite a price tag
By Chris Morris

Costco superfans are spending $1,000 to install special delivery doors in their house. Is it worth it?
By Victoria Vesovski

Female firefighters in New Zealand's sold 15,000 calendars and raised $167k for breast cancer — the 2027 edition is next
By AnnaMarie Houlis

'American Dictator': Canadian teens created a board game inspired by Trump's second term — and they've sold 20K copies
By Rinna Diamantakos

Massachusetts ice cream shop owner blasts rude customers for yelling at teen staff — 294,000 likes later, business booms
By Laura Boast

Someone found this painting in a ‘dark corner’ for $30 — it just sold for $1.35 million. How to spot rare finds
By Eric Esposito

Man finds 150 WWII love letters his grandparents wrote after one blind date — now they're a $60 coffee-table book
By AnnaMarie Houlis

An artist in India fell for a Swedish tourist — so he biked nearly 6K miles to her. Here’s how he made it with just $80
By AnnaMarie Houlis

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days could make you save or spend more on holiday travel — how to snag deals on travel essentials
By AnnaMarie Houlis

9-year-old born at 24 weeks donates mobile library to NICU using profits from his lemonade business
By AnnaMarie Houlis

My partner and I broke up. I moved out of their house. Am I entitled to any of our furniture we both paid for?
By AnnaMarie Houlis

My buddy’s wife secretly asked to borrow $15K after she maxed out his credit card — how am I supposed to handle this?
By Brian O’Connell

40% of couples plan to use wedding cash gifts to buy a home — etiquette experts are split on whether that's OK
By Christy Bieber

3 kittens were dumped in a Pennsylvania rescue’s donation bin — volunteers say resources are ‘very stretched thin’
By Victoria Vesovski

LeBron James will helicopter from New York to Philly for work — here's what that commute costs vs. driving or Amtrak
By Mike Crisolago

All 80,000 Disney World employees start day one in the same room — and there's a mysterious red box on every table
By Chris Morris

My stepson has gone ‘no contact’ with us — is it fair to cancel the first-class flights we booked him for his honeymoon?
By Christy Bieber

My rich friend keeps paying for pricey dinners and outings I could never afford — and I’m starting to resent her for it
By Christy Bieber

A woman's sister wants every guest to pay $90 for a birthday open bar — etiquette experts weigh in
By Laura Boast

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says Blue Jays' $500M deal was 'for what I already accomplished' — fans erupt
By Rebecca Payne

Parents pay $525 a year to hire a local 'stand-in mom' for their college kids hundreds of miles away
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Mohamed El-Erian walked away from a nine-figure job after his 10-year-old handed him a list of life events he'd missed
By Godwin Oluponmile

‘Your brain literally atrophies’: Tech payouts are leaving people suddenly rich — but also depressed
By Brian O’Connell

Silicon Valley tech workers can spend $800 month on wellness to counter cigarette habits they say boost their careers
By Kit Pulliam

Home burials cost as little as $300 compared to $8,595 for a cemetery — but 3 states ban them entirely
By Laura Boast

A groomsman got cut from the wedding party over a $1,000 bachelor party — then the invite arrived anyway
By Christy Bieber

Etiquette experts share exactly how to stop a relative who always expects you to cover the restaurant bill
By Christy Bieber

Business travel is on the rise — how to turn company-paid hotel stays into points for personal use
By Godwin Oluponmile

She got $1M from her divorce — but she's keeping it secret from her boyfriend. Dave Ramsey gives her the hard truth
By Laura Grande

Kim Kardashian flaunts her wealth to millions of followers with ‘stealth’ status signals, but that can backfire on her
By Laura Boast

Why Zuckerberg and the 1% are signaling their health as the latest status symbol, and why you can't fake it with Ozempic
By Laura Boast

Etiquette experts say you owe friends $185 for a non-refundable dinner you skipped — even if you were sick
By Christy Bieber

Luxury motorcoach shares start at $249,999 as affluent travelers ditch full ownership for 10 weeks of access
By AnnaMarie Houlis

American singles now expect partners to earn six figures, with women setting the bar at $172,000 a year
By Victoria Vesovski

A well-paid fiancé won't cover a $900 engagement ring without going 'sharesies' — and experts aren't impressed
By Victoria Vesovski

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' hits Sotheby's auction block with a $300,000 estimate — up from $65,000 in 1997
By Chris Morris

Florida couple got scammed trying to buy a second puppy online. The red flag that saved them from losing hundreds more
By Rebecca Payne

Controversial Lululemon founder Chip Wilson didn't have a prenup — that could cost him half of a $6.1 billion fortune
By Amy Tokic

In 1955, Disneyland tickets cost $1. A ticket today costs $224, with bookings costing a family nearly $500
By Godwin Oluponmile

Flight attendants reveal why you should never wear shorts on an airplane — and why you should wipe down your seat
By AnnaMarie Houlis

Repatriating a body from a cruise ship can cost up to $25,000 — but experts say families have options
By Christy Bieber

My mom inherited $5 million and went wild overnight — now my husband wants to ‘bide our time’ until her fortune’s ours
By Christy Bieber

United's 150-seat A321XLR jets will fly nonstop to Ibiza, Sardinia and 8 other destinations no other U.S. airline serves
By AnnaMarie Houlis

YouTube's first lawn care influencer says following the platform’s advice ruined him, sent him into hiding for 10 years
By Christy Bieber

Bryan Johnson drafts his guard dog into longevity experiments as pet wellness industry hits $3 billion in supplements
By Kit Pulliam

Ryanair warns airfares will rise and budget carriers go bust if fuel prices stay high — what this means for your travel
By Vawn Himmelsbach

NYC deli manager who gives cash prizes to local kids with good grades gets $500K in funding on GoFundMe
By Rebecca Payne

Would you pay $500 for an AI-powered toothbrush that flosses for you? Inventor James Dyson is betting on it
By Chris Morris

Walmart's limited-edition rotisserie chicken purses are selling out fast — but you may still get to snag one
By Kit Pulliam

'Don't cry. Eat': Bronx pizzeria owner's sign for people eating out of his trash goes viral
By Danni Santana

New York couple spent $2.9 million building a custom home for their bearded Collie named Buster
By Kit Pulliam

Eyeing a theme park vacation? How Dollywood compares to Disney World. The real savings can be found in hotel stays
By AnnaMarie Houlis

Dolly Parton said no to Elvis — and it turned out to be the best money decision of her career
By Em Norton

'It feels like losing my mom again': Man’s $100K Nintendo collection stolen — just 3 games shy of a complete NES library
By Chris Morris

'Hire a human': San Francisco woman pays $30 for a robot to clean her house — then critics start slinging mud
By Chris Morris

Woman's dad says she'll inherit $409K in gold — but it's not in the will. 2 things The Ramsey Show says she must do now
By Kit Pulliam

Tom Brady drops a 'life-altering' fortune on a one-of-one Fernando Mendoza rookie card he had to have
By Chris Morris

Cruises are now charging automatic tips as high as $25 per day, per person — you can get out of paying, but should you?
By Vawn Himmelsbach

United Airlines' Relax Row turns 3 economy seats into a couch — and one plus-size traveler says it's a game-changer
By Laura Grande

Pizza Hut and Josh Allen promise free pizza for life — but the fine print caps it at $10,800
By Chris Morris

California's Channel Islands opens a $15-a-night campground at Prisoners Harbor — a site with a dark 1830s past
By AnnaMarie Houlis

You absolutely should fight about money in your family while you still can — how to clash over cash the right way
By Victoria Vesovski

Seahawks' Montorie Foster Jr. brings his Super Bowl ring to open houses after getting his real estate license
By Danni Santana

Pet owners are shelling out $3 billion a year on supplements to help their loved ones 'live forever'
By Kit Pulliam

Thieves stole a bread maker's bake stand, leaving her ‘heartbroken’ before strangers stepped in to rebuild her business
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

A pug with a protruding tongue is the World's Ugliest Dog — fetching her a cool $5,000, a trophy and a trip to New York
By Jessica Wong