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

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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

GTA VI fans are taking up to 10 vacation days off work to play when the $260M-in-preorders game drops Nov. 19
By Danni Santana

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

Florida billionaire drops $40 million on a mocked Ferrari EV at Sotheby's — and calls it philanthropy
By Rinna Diamantakos

Disney World killed the Disney Springs parking hack — 3 legal ways to still skip the $35 fee
By Chris Morris

'I started to tear up': Olive Garden waitress who lost her house in Spokane wildfires gets $1,000 tip from firefighters
By Becky Robertson

Jeff Bezos spent $234 million on Indian Creek homes but still awaits an invite to its country club
By Victoria Vesovski

'Gleaming green resort-used': A 41 lb. Disney trash can just sold for over $12,000
By Chris Morris

Affluent parents are spending $800+ on laundry and cleaning services for college kids who never learned basic chores
By Laura Boast

Bryan Johnson doesn't share a bed with his girlfriend. Does science support building a second bedroom for better sleep?
By Godwin Oluponmile

Brooklyn man digs through 20,000 pounds of garbage to find a family heirloom ring after his wife accidentally trashed it
By AnnaMarie Houlis

New first-class fares are affordable — but strip lounge access and seat selection and cost hundreds in change fees
By Jessica Wong

Valentino and Coca-Cola faced fierce backlash over AI-generated ads — now human-made is becoming the new luxury
By Em Norton

I cared for my mom with dementia for years — now my brother says I misused her money and don't deserve my inheritance
By Laura Grande

Groupon's $199 mystery vacations give only 6 out of every 2,000 buyers a gold-tier trip — the rest get weekend getaways.
By Vawn Himmelsbach

This $69 pair of toilet shoes is designed specifically for using the bathroom — and they're selling out
By Chris Morris

'That blew up, and then the lines started forming': TikToker saved her dad's struggling shoe shop with viral videos
By AnnaMarie Houlis

A Wendy’s worker couldn’t afford college — so his bosses made one simple investment that landed him at Yale
By Mike Crisolago

Aman's $6,000-a-night resort blocked a YouTuber at the gate — experts say hotels face an impossible influencer dilemma
By Brian O’Connell

Ultra-rare Nintendo cartridges found in storage could be worth millions
By Chris Morris

Senator says emotional goodbye to his 49-year-old vacuum 'Beth' — as Americans cling to their devices longer than ever
By Em Norton

'I’m not OK': Disney is replacing iconic bins and fans are Grumpy. How they became an essential to the park
By Chris Morris

Drake promises to buy Pinkchyu's mom a house after picking goth streamer on viral 20-v-1 dating show
By Mike Crisolago

Parents are spending $6,500 or more on sorority ‘rush coaches’ with no guarantee their daughter gets a bid
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

The $100 Golden Glizzy caviar hot dog reveals why Gen Z is splurging on luxury snacks instead of saving
By Paul Kim

Joe Rogan hits back at Chelsea Handler for questioning his $82M earnings — pointing out she's rich too
By Danni Santana

My friend ‘won’ a $700 jackpot on my antique slot machine. I said he can’t keep the cash — now he’s threatening to sue
By Christy Bieber

A collector turned down $100,000 for a piece of paper LeBron James used to practice autographs in high school
By Danni Santana

Italy lottery player tossed a $1.1 million winning ticket in the trash — waste workers spent 2 days digging it out
By Rebecca Payne

Etiquette experts explain why a $500-per-plate wedding doesn't mean you owe a $1,000 gift
By Christy Bieber

Gen Z women say they've had enough financially supporting — and parenting — their boyfriends
By Victoria Vesovski

My daughter eloped, and now she wants to throw a party to celebrate. She wants me to pay for it, but I'm hurt. What now?
By Christy Bieber

Jetstar's new carry-on fee hits passengers who use the overhead bin, starting February 2027
By Chris Morris

Frontier Airlines will let you take as many flights as you want through next February for $199. But there are limits
By Chris Morris

Gen X mom calls out ‘impossible position’ of having to care for ‘present but absent’ aging boomer parents
By Rebecca Payne

'I’ve lost a family trying to be great': Shaq says he torpedoed his personal life for his $286-million NBA career
By Chase Kell

Southwest Airlines will let you bring along a friend for just $5 — but the offer won't last long. How to take advantage
By Chris Morris

Miami Dade College professor started the job at 18 years old. He's also studying for his law degree
By Chris Morris

Need a drink at the happiest place on earth? Disneyland is raising cocktail prices to $20 (or more)
By Chris Morris

HBO Max chops its own shows into a TikTok-style feed — as research puts our focus at just 47 seconds
By Godwin Oluponmile

10 apps that have saved me thousands on flights, mobile data and dining across nearly 100 countries
By AnnaMarie Houlis

16-year-old lifeguard went under in 10-foot surf to save a drowning boy — his mom turned down a GoFundMe thanking him
By AnnaMarie Houlis

The 5 travel money traps to avoid, according to someone who has visited nearly 100 countries in the last decade
By AnnaMarie Houlis

None of Warren Buffett's 3 kids ever finished college. Here's what the billionaire wanted them to do instead
By Laura Grande

Jeopardy champ Jamie Ding and Ben Affleck win $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for charity
By Mike Crisolago

37% of U.S. adults now bird as Gen Z ditches pricey outings for binoculars — and it could signal a recession
By Em Norton

She left Las Vegas for an Italian island. Here’s how much her new life costs — and why more Americans are looking abroad
By Emma Caplan-Fisher

The future of love may not be human: Dating app users are increasingly outsourcing their conversations to chatbots
By Em Norton

Forget saunas — six-figure snow rooms are the cool new trend for the world's wealthiest wellness-minded
By Becky Robertson

My eccentric brother, 62, inherited our dad's $150,000 watch — but he wants to just toss it in the ocean. What can I do?
By Christy Bieber

I've stayed in hundreds of Airbnbs across nearly 100 countries. These are the 9 amenities that saved me thousands
By AnnaMarie Houlis