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Frugal People Are Sharing The One Habit That's Saved Them The Most Money, And It's Spot On
"It has been a game-changer for saving money."
15 Medical "Lies" And "Misconceptions" You Should Stop Believing, According To Doctors And Nurses
"Don't eat or drink the night or morning before surgery. They tell you not to, so you don't aspirate your own vomit into your lungs while you're under."
23 Laughably Unrelatable Comments That Rich People Have Actually Said Out Loud
"In my last job, my boss came to a meeting with all of his direct reports. He was a VP. He started the meeting by stating his BMW had been run into by a patient and had done a lot of damage. He was upset with his insurance because they would only provide him a Toyota to drive while his car was being fixed. He went on for 15 minutes about how embarrassing it was to be seen in a 'poor person's car." At least 10 of us drove Toyotas..."
14 Times Disgruntled Employees Got Petty Revenge On Their Terrible Bosses In The Best Way
"She effectively shut down the store bakery for a week. It took not one, but two people to replace my 67-year-old mother. She never went back. The department manager was fired."
Older Adults Are Sharing How They Could Tell Someone Was Rich Back In The Day, And As A 30-Something, A Lot Of These Surprised Me
"My grandparents, born in 1912, were the first of their MANY siblings to have a bathroom INSIDE their house."
23 "Rich Kid Syndrome" Stories That Will Leave You Both Fuming And Baffled At How These People Live
My eyes were rolling reading these.
19 Nannies Who Work For Ridiculously Wealthy Families Are Opening Up About The Shocking Realities Of Their Jobs
"The baby had a Burberry swimsuit."
This 29-Year-Old Is Going Mega Viral For Sharing Her Jaw-Dropping Medical Tourism Experience
"I flew to Turkey to get the most in-depth checkup of my life, and it was the greatest thing I've ever done for my health and my bank account."
Over 50% Of Hybrid Workers Admitted To Partaking In A New Controversial Office Trend, And This Is Why They're Defending It
If employees are expected to swipe into the office, chances are some people are doing this.
This Viral Video Of A Teacher's Rant Right Before Officially Retiring Has Been Seen Over A Million Times — Here Are The Reasons Why She Can "No Longer Deal" In The Profession
"I can no longer deal with the 'new' type of parent and the 'new' type of child that is a product of the parent that I am trying to teach..."
People Who've Attended Schools That Are Filthy Rich, Tell Us What It Was REALLY Like
"I'm currently preparing to go to an island with my grade for the entire week next week."
What Career Is Absolutely Perfect For You? Pick Some Movies From The 2010s To Find Out
You know you're curious!
People Are Sharing Where The "It" Kid From High School Ended Up, And Some Of These Are Not What I Was Expecting
"It shows that you may think you know someone, but we all struggle internally. Never judge someone based on how 'easy' you think they may have it."
26 Incrediblyyyyyy Helpful Industry Hacks That Companies Don't Want Their Customers To Know
"I've flown round trip to Chicago for $30, Houston for $45, Miami for $50, etc."
People Who Work At Super Expensive Restaurants, Tell Us What It's Really Like Waiting On The Ultra Rich
We want to hear from you!
19 Wild Inappropriate Substitute Teachers Who Did The Absolute Worst Thing With Their Students
"She was asked to leave, and the principal taught the class for the rest of the day."
The Arizona Iced Tea Founder Just Gave The Best Response Ever As To Why He Won't Raise Prices
"Maybe it's my little way to give back."
16 Poor Souls Who Were Just Trying To Go On Vacation But Found Themselves Trapped Inside A Travel Nightmare
"The hotel general manager was cornered by guests to try and find out what was happening. He literally put his hand in my husband's face and said, ‘I don’t have to tell you s**t,’ and walked away."
18 Actors Who Got The Boot Mid-Filming For Strange Or Upsetting Reasons
In Back to the Future, Claudia Wells was recast as Marty McFly's girlfriend because she was taller than Michael J. Fox. A pair of female executives allegedly "felt that it emasculated their lead character to have a taller girlfriend."
Go On A Shopping Spree And I'll Tell You Which (Totally Fake!) Job You Should Have
If only they were real...
21 Clueless Bosses Who TRULY Are Making Their Employees' Lives A Living Hell
I simply have no words for this behavior.
First Responders Are Revealing What You Should And Should NOT Do In Dangerous Situations, And Please, Take Notes
"EMT here. DO NOT put your feet on the dashboard. You don't want to see what happens if that airbag goes off."
32 Morticians (And Others Who Work With The Dead) Share Their Scariest On-The-Job Experiences
I don't know how common it is to have an alive person accidentally brought to the mortuary, but judging by these stories, it happens much more than I anticipated!
22 Out-Of-Touch Celeb Moments That Came Across As Super Privileged Or Entitled
"When I bought my first property, going abroad, the easyJet, coffee, gym, Netflix lifestyle didn't exist. I used to walk to work with a sandwich...I don't want to belittle those people who can't do it. But there are loads of people who can do it and don't. It is hard."
"I've Almost Lost The Skill Myself": 21 Skills That Were Important To Have "Back In The Day" But Are No Longer Required To Have In This Day And Age
"Being good at business writing, technical writing, and documentation. AI can do it better and faster than any of us can now."
Financial Experts Are Sharing Their Best Advice For Your 20s, 30s, 40s And Beyond
Here's what personal finance experts recommend you do with your money from your 20s to your 80s.
Let Us Know What Your Money-Saving Secret Is That You Think Everyone Should Know
Big or small, we want to know the money-related tips or tricks that made a real difference for you.
I've Been In A Relationship For 8 Years And Still Don't Know If I Want To Get Married — So I Made A Pros And Cons List
The average cost of a California wedding was $41k last year. That's absolutely wild.
20-And-30-Somethings Are Sharing What They REALLY Disagree On With Their Parents Or Grandparents
You'll probably relate to more than one of these.
Flight Attendants Are Sharing The Most Entitled Passengers They've Ever Had To Deal With, And I'm Disgusted
"Every so often, we get the odd straggler who boards last and finds a vacant seat in first or business, thinking that we won't know that they are from coach."
14 Photos Of People Watching Trump And Biden Debate That Capture Just How Painful It Really Was
Each picture is worth a thousand words...
22 Americans Shared Their Very Honest Thoughts After Watching Trump And Biden Debate, And Basically Nobody Liked What They Saw Last Night
"Truly don’t know who to vote for. I wish we could just start over with two new candidates."
"You Will Never Tell Me To F--K Off Again": 15 Times People Quit Over Text That Were So Satisfying
Typing out these messages must've felt SOOOOOO good.
"My Co-Workers Surrounded Me As He Was Escorted Out": 18 Times Employees Were Absolute Heroes And Got Revenge On Their Awful Bosses
"She told the owners, and he was gone the next day. A week later, his wife left him."
I Recently Learned These 16 "Psychological Life Hacks," And They're Totally Changing The Way I Think
I was today years old when I learned how to really compliment someone.
People Are Defending Jennifer Lopez After She Was Brutally Dragged For Taking A Two-Hour Commercial Flight
After Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner were called “climate criminals” for flying private, Jennifer Lopez is being widely mocked for taking a two-hour commercial flight.
16 People Who Thought They Knew Better Than Their Doctors And Suffered Horrible Consequences
"He got the emergency surgery, and the amount of time he had to spend in the hospital probably doubled."
"Both Are Bad Options": Voters Who Dislike Both Trump And Biden Are Sharing How They Think They'll Vote In November
"The lesser of two evils is still evil."
Older Adults Are Sharing The Parts Of Society That Have Actually Changed For The Better In Their Lifetime, And It's Giving Me Hope
"There are definitely downsides, but these things have helped me unlearn all kinds of toxic behaviors and thinking."
People Who Make Over $200k Each Year Are Sharing What They Do For A Living
I'm seated and taking notes.
Women Are Revealing Why They Chose To Be The "Side Chick" With A Taken Man, And I Wasn't Expecting This Kind Of Honesty
"I ended up breaking it off with him, resigning, and taking a $70K pay cut just to get myself out of the situation ASAP."
Ex-Millionaires Are Revealing How They Lost All Their Money, And I'm Actually Speechless
"And that's how my mother lost a multi-million dollar inheritance and got stuck with a $50k funeral bill..."
15 "Unconventional" Wedding Ideas That Couples Are So Happy They Tried
"I would not trade my weird wedding with anything fancier or more traditional!"
"We No Longer Accept A Doctor's Note As Proof Of Sickness" —15 Signs Employees Spotted At Work That'll Make Your Blood Boil Over
#1: "Each employee will receive 104 personal days a year. They are called Saturday and Sunday."
"Why Should We Work Ourselves To The Bone?" This 24-Year-Old Explained What Differentiates Gen Z From Other Generations And Why She Feels "Guilty" Among Her Peers
"We Gen Z’ers have been hearing all our lives how the economy is screwed, the environment is screwed, the government is screwed, and how we won’t be able to grow old, let alone retire. No wonder so many of us are miserable!"
Resort Employees Are Spilling The Tea On The Wildest Things They've Witnessed, And, Just Wow
I'm just gonna stay home instead.
"Money Dysmorphia" Is Heavily Impacting People In Their 20s, 30s, And 40s. Here's What To Know
Although the experience is common among millennials and Gen Zers, it can affect anyone, no matter how much is in your bank account.
My Jaw Has Gone Completely Slack After Reading These 23 Absolutely Ridiculous And Unfair Requests From Bosses
#14: "My boss made us bring our own toilet paper to work."
14 Poor Souls Who Were Excited To Start Their New Job, Only To Realize They Needed To Quit Immediately
"I spent my entire day inside a Starbucks applying for other jobs, went home, and got paid, but I never returned."
19 "I Wish I Knew That Sooner" International Travel Tips That Saved Me So Much Money, Time, And Patience
I'll never leave the country again without following these tips, downloading these free apps, and saving alllll this money.
23 Surprising Secrets And Stories From Online Influencers That Made My Jaw Drop
"Death threats, stalking, overall creepy behavior that makes me scared to leave my house and get recognized in public."
"I Stopped Being In A Hurry" — People Are Sharing The Mental Health Tips That Aren't Total BS, And We're Taking Notes
"Never trust how you feel about your life past 9 p.m."
"Here's What People Don't Get About Us...": Non-Republicans Are Getting Very Candid About What It's Like To Live In A Red State
"Here's the thing people don't get about us..."
It's Not Going To Be Easy, But You Can Only Save One Fictional Character Per Career
Making me choose between Monica and Remy is FOUL.
"This Saves Me $125 To $150 A Month": 57 Money-Saving Tips That Real People Swear By
"It's saved me quite a bit."
43 Bizarrely Out-Of-Touch Comments From Wealthy People That Show Just How Detached They Are From Reality
"'How could your family accountant let that happen?' when talking about how growing up, we couldn't pay the bills and had our water/electricity shut off multiple times."
"I Hate It With Every Bone In My Body": People Are Calling Out The Overrated Things They're Tired Of Being Told Are Amazing
"The number of people telling me I will regret not having a big wedding is wild..."
If You're Known As The Clumsy Friend, It Might Be Time To Check These 3 Red Flags That Could Mean Your Clumsiness Is Part Of A Bigger Issue
We all trip or drop things from time to time — but there's a point when accidents might indicate something deeper is going on.
15 Scams Customers Tried Pulling And Did Not Get Away With At Retail Stores
"She moseyed over to the casual seating, ate 85% of it with her bare hands, then brought the carcass to customer service and tried to return it."
"Things Got Real Rough For A Bit There. I Even Had To Pull Money From My Trust Fund" — People Are Sharing The Most Out-Of-Touch Things Rich People Have Had The Audacity To Say To Them, And It's Proof Money Doesn't Buy You A Crumb Of Empathy
"An 80-year-old man told me, 'Why have roommates at all... Just spend the extra hundred on rent and live in peace.'"
"It Saved So Much Stress And Pain": 23 Homeowners Are Sharing The "1,000% Worth It" Home Purchases And Renovations They Have Zero Regrets Making
"It was a slight financial stretch; however, three months later, we asked ourselves why we hadn't done this earlier! Best decision of our lives."
"I Wish Parenting Felt More Equal" — One Mom Is Opening Up About The Lack Of Help She Receives From Her Husband When Their Child Is Sick, And It's All Too Common
One study found that 74% of moms (versus 40% of dads) stay home when their kids get sick.
McDonald's Is Introducing A Limited-Time $5 Meal, So I Did The Math For You To See If It's Actually A Good Deal
Spoiler alert: Yeah, it's a good deal.
Formerly Rich People, Tell Me All The Culture Shocks You've Experienced After Becoming Less Wealthy
I'm hoping to hear some wild observations.
19 Former "Rich Kids" Confessed The Ridiculous Ways They Found Out Their Lives Weren't Normal, And I Was Shocked By 99% Of These
"I grew up rich and had no idea that it was not normal for people to rent out the whole Disney Land park for a child's 7th birthday."
Surgeons Are Revealing The Mistakes They've Made When Performing Surgery, And I'm Speechless
"Of all the terrible things that happened in residency, that's the one I think about most often."
"I Was Shocked At How Easy It Is": People Are Sharing Foods That Are Way Cheaper To Make At Home Than Buy In A Store
"I've noticed a lot of restaurants charging $5 for plain white rice around me. You can make five times that quantity for $5."
People Are Sharing What Happened To Their High School Classmates Who Were Voted Most Likely To Succeed, And It's So Surprising
"He had perfect attendance all 13 years of school. Now he's a world-famous musician who is married to a supermodel. His name is John Stevens, also known as..."
"It's Never Ordered By Someone Under 50": Baristas Are Revealing The Coffee Orders They Associate With Super Specific Stereotypes
"People who order this are usually on their phones, wearing sunglasses, and in a rush with a snobby or entitled attitude."
Come, Let's All Lament Together Over The Completely Unfair Things Our Bosses Have Asked Us To Do
Some managers truly know no boundaries.
29 Employees Revealed The Extra Juicy Secrets About Their Jobs That Most People Don't Know, And I Won't Look At Free Restaurant Bread The Same Way Again After Reading This
I genuinely didn't know, like, 70% of these.
"Old Money Is Much More Powerful Than New Money": Poor People Who Dated Rich People Are Sharing What They Learned
"There's this weird internal community of people with money and power, who are willing to make things happen as long as you're in. It's like the other side of the 'it's expensive being poor' concept."
Teachers Recall The Worst Thing They've Ever Seen A Parent Do During A Meeting, And I'm Speechless
"I had no idea how to respond or the ability to get admin to help me end this because conferences were in our classrooms."
44 Photos Of Terrible Bosses And Workplaces That Have Me Drafting Angry "I QUIT!" Letters To Companies I Don't Even Work At
You, too, could get a raise of 20 cents after working for a company for a decade!
"He Kept Her At The Office" — HR Reps Are Sharing The Wildest Reasons They Had To Fire Someone, And My Brain Has Gone On Strike Until I Give It Better Working Conditions
"He got fired from his previous job because he threw his boss into a dumpster, 'WWF' style. "
"He Must Have Some Machine That Makes Him Invisible": Private Investigators Are Sharing The Wildest Cases They've Ever Taken
"A Donald Trump supporter hired me to watch his neighbor because he was convinced his neighbor was 'a Soviet.'"
Adults Who Were Once Poor Are Revealing The "Rich People" Habits They Wish They Could Do When They Were Younger
"I’ll never outgrow some of the feelings I had as a poor kid."
Teachers Are Revealing The Worst Thing They've Ever Caught A Student Doing, And I Have No Words
"A little girl walked up to another girl who was sitting on the rug reading a book, grabbed her by the hair, and..."
"Sorry, I Don't Work For You Anymore." — 17 Stories From Employees Who Got Petty Revenge On Their Awful Bosses
"We all knew something was going on with him and another employee. Months later, he wouldn't give me three days off because my niece died of SIDS. So I walked out, bought a $30 burner phone, and texted his wife his phone password. They got divorced."
"The Dentist Said, 'Oh, $#^&, He’s Awake'": People Are Revealing The Shocking Thing That Happened When They Woke Up During Surgery
"I wasn't properly awake or in pain, but I could 'feel' that their hands were inside me."
As A 30-Year-Old Woman, I've Officially Given Up On Trying To Buy A House — Here's Why
I've officially given up on the American dream.
Dress Yourself From Head To Toe And I'll Guess Your Career
I'm going to read you like a career aptitude test! 👀
Tattoo Artists Are Sharing The Tattoos They Felt REALLY Uncomfortable Doing, And I Have No Words
"My dad is a tattoo artist, and I’ve heard his stories. When he was young and inexperienced, someone asked him to tattoo a rat tail coming out of her vagina."
Do You Have A Rich Family Member Who Is Totally Out Of Touch?
"Money, money, money must be funny in a rich man's world."
If You Grew Up Filthy Rich, We Want To Know What Made You Realize Your Parents Had MONEY
Share your rich-kid stories!
Millennial Moms Are At Capacity "All The Time" And It's Time We Acknowledge This As A Society
"We work more than previous generations of mothers, and we spend more time parenting our kids. We are at capacity all the time, even with the trappings of professional flexibility."
People Revealed The Embarrassing Moments They've Never Gotten Over, And They're Hilariously Humanizing
"He stood up in the cart, turned around to look at me, and declared, 'No, Dad! I KNOW you farted! It smells just like yours!' Needless to say, I was mortified."
This Woman Is Fighting With Her Mom And Brother Over Not Sharing The Rental Income She Makes As A Landlord, And I'm Curious What You Think
"Money really does bring out the bad in people."
28 Poor Unfortunate Souls Who Made Job Interview Mistakes That They Still Cringe About Years Later
"I said what I was thinking OUT LOUD. His expression still burns in my brain to this day."
It's A Weird Time To Be Queer At Work. Here's How This Nonbinary CEO Pushes Their Company To Do Better
"In many professional spaces, there’s an assumption of straight and cis as the default, and so queer people can feel like they’re making a big statement when they’re simply expressing themselves. But it shouldn’t be that way."
These Are The Day Jobs I Picture The Disney Princesses Having And I Have To Say, Belle Is SO On Point
No, because Snow White would make the BEST zookeeper.
"The Rise And Fall Of Chipotle": People Have Been Calling Out Chipotle For Their Small Portions And Lower Quality, And The CEO's Response Is...Wild
Chipotle fans (and Chipotle skeptics): We've got news...
"Announce Your Engagement When You Walk In" And 19 More Incredibly Uncomfortable Things People Said You Should Do When Being Laid Off
#19: "Announce your engagement when you walk in tomorrow and start excitedly talking about all the cool and expensive wedding plans your fiancé and you are thinking of."
People Who Make $200k+ A Year Are Sharing What Their Jobs Are, And I'm Completely Fine And Not Reconsidering Everything At All
"I don’t really feel qualified, but I don’t plan on leaving until they fire me."