A mom slammed the cost of living in 2023 after highlighting how she spent nearly $50 on just 5 items after a trip to the grocery store. Source: TikTok | @alexthebeau A mom, Alex Thebeau (@alexthebeau) slammed the cost of living in 2023 as not being “sustainable” and that she fears for the economy her … Read more
A user on TikTok has sparked discussion after sharing her pleasant surprise following a letter from Costco. In a video with over 264,000 views as of Friday, TikTok user Sam (@sincerelysammy) says she received a letter from Costco telling her that the company overcharged her sales tax on certain items. To resolve the issue, they … Read more
A Costco customer says the big-box store offers discounts that people might not automatically associate with a store known for priced-to-move rotisserie chickens. But she contends they’re definitely worth investigating. The TikTok video highlighting the deals comes from creator N’Dea (@bmekween), getting more than 585,000 views in a single day since going up on Tuesday. … Read more
When someone shares how they saw $14 aluminum foil in the supermarket, people are appalled at the level of inflation, easily beyond 4 to 8%. Sometimes, we watch TikTok videos to learn about different people’s opinions or see incredible talent. Other times, we hate watch videos that make us angry at capitalism, such as TikToker … Read more
No one likes to be replaced at work. Sadly, it’s just part of life for a good number of folks – but learning your job is being handed to friends of the boss who aren’t qualified or grateful puts a little extra sting on it. OP worked in a very niche role at his company. … Read more
Anyone who needs to be on food stamps is going to get some compassion from me, but not everyone feels that way. Some people think that certain folks on assistance are scammers and are just playing the system…and perhaps that’s why the process for renewing food stamps can be so difficult, according to a TikTokker … Read more
Here we go with even more bad news about self-checkout at stores. This time it comes to us from a lawyer named Carrie who posted a video where she gave a lengthy explanation about why she thinks people might want to avoid using self-checkout lanes when they go to stores. Carrie told viewers that there … Read more
Hey, it adds up! I’m talking about little side hustles that make folks extra money. And a guy named Adam who focuses on how to make supplemental income shared a video and showed viewers all the different things he rents out to people to make extra cash. Adam said, “Here’s some stupid stuff that I … Read more
Although inflation rates have cooled since their recent highs, that doesn’t mean that things are getting cheaper for everyday Americans. Today, Americans seeking rental housing are finding that prices are higher than ever. Although many headlines focus on food prices, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that rent was among the largest contributors to inflation—and … Read more
A woman on TikTok complains that her two Subway sandwiches cost over $33 — which is a lot more than it used to be. She breaks down what she bought. In an era that feels more like an economic depression than a recession by the day, everybody is pinching their pennies as much as they … Read more
This woman was shopping in Goodwill and claims a store’s charging customers $50 for scrapbook paper! @beccaboomm first of all showed her followers on TikTok a shirt she said was just a couple of dollars on its original tag, that she said had been marked up to $4.99. “Goodwill is tripping,” she told her followers. … Read more
In a now-viral video, a woman shared a hack that allows Starbucks lovers to get a drink for under $5. Check out the full story below! Source: TikTok / @justineealvarez Everyone loves a good Starbucks trip — but eventually, the cost adds up to more than you can afford. Now, we’re not saying you need … Read more