Bugatti’s new hypercar sold for $18.7 million, making it the most expensive car ever

Chelsea Davis  |  August 15, 2019

Car fans, get ready to start drooling. Bugatti’s $18.7 million hypercar, the La Voiture Noire, has been sold to an anonymous buyer, making it the most expensive new car ever sold. The La Voiture Noire was presented to the world…

Millions of Holocaust records are now available for free online for the first time

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 15, 2019

Knowing more about where you’re from and the history of your family via an ancestral DNA test is becoming increasingly popular. Stories like the one of Walter Gordy and Mark Tolson, friends who discovered they were brothers via a DNA…

Serena Williams is rolling out a Wheaties box celebrating women’s soccer, and every single cent will go to charity

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 15, 2019

If you’ve ever dreamed of being an athlete, you may have also pictured yourself on a Wheaties box. For the four-time world champion U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT), that dream is now a reality, thanks to a partnership with…

Get paid $1,000 to taste bacon for a day with this internship

Mandy Gambrell  |  August 13, 2019

There’s now a job out there that involves sampling bacon — you can get paid to eat it! The job is posted by Farmer Boys, which is a burger chain in California and Nevada that has a farm-to-table philosophy. It’s…

A Danish bank is basically paying people to borrow money to buy houses

Kate Streit  |  August 12, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re…

You can now get a SodaStream that looks like the clear phone from the ’90s

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 9, 2019

I have a ton of fond memories of growing up in the ’90s. From the fashion and music to the movies (“Titanic” will forever be my favorite) and accessories, the fact that we all made it out without Jelly sandals…

QVC now offers a beauty subscription box, and here’s what in the first one

Kate Streit  |  August 9, 2019

As if we weren’t already throwing all of our money at various subscription boxes, home shopping company QVC has launched its first beauty subscription box. It’s called TILI Try It, Love It, and each month’s box is a collaboration with…

Apple Watch Available at Retail Locations

What you need to know about Apple’s new credit card

Mandy Gambrell  |  August 9, 2019

Apple has long dominated the consumer electronics space and now this tech giant is expanding into yet another business: Credit. But most people can’t get the new Apple Card just yet. CNN reported that hundreds of thousands of people asked…

Olive Garden is bringing back its ‘Never Ending Pasta Pass’

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 7, 2019

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Here’s how to enter to win a free trip to the Margaritaville Resort

Jennifer Nied  |  August 6, 2019

Shark Week took place last week on the Discovery Channel and is now over, but fans can still keep that exploratory spirit alive. That’s because LandShark Lager, the island-style brew, wants to give people a real-life shark experience and a…

Nearly half of households can’t find $400 to cover an emergency

Mandy Gambrell  |  August 1, 2019

If we aren’t able to cover a $400 emergency expense, we probably aren’t saving enough for retirement. That’s the belief behind a question the government asked on a recent survey in which it found 39% of people said they would…

This Scottish island wants to hire a sheep warden

Jessica Suss  |  August 1, 2019

Are you sick of your desk job? Do you crave salty sea air, adventure and … sheep? If this job description sounds up your alley, then you should apply to be a sheep warden on the remote Scottish island of…

Uber Eats is giving away 1 million White Castle sliders

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 31, 2019

You might know White Castle from your own visits to the fast-food chain. Or you might know it from the 2004 comedy about two friends who go on an adventure driving to one. In either case, there’s reason to celebrate.…

Olive Garden is now offering $5 take-home entrees all year long

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 31, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.One of…

RetailMeNot wants to pay you to go on a $5,000 shopping spree

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 31, 2019

Being able to turn your favorite thing into an actual paying job is a dream come true. Whether it’s writing (me!), being a singer or actress, starting your own business or teaching yoga, the saying “do what you love and…

New Orleans Wrestles With Homeless Pets After Katrina

This police department let people pay off parking tickets with donations to an animal shelter

Jessica Suss  |  July 31, 2019

Things we dislike: parking tickets. Things we like: helping the animals. Things we definitely like: being able to pay off parking tickets with donations to the animal shelter. It’s not a ridiculous idea, either. The police department in Muncie, Indiana,…

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Hotels are facing a growing backlash against resort fees—here’s what you need to know

Mandy Gambrell  |  July 26, 2019

Have you thoroughly checked your receipt after a stay at a hotel lately? It may include resort fees you were unaware of when you made the decision to stay at the hotel — and the price may have been way…

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You could get up to $20,000 in the Equifax settlement — here’s what you need to know

Marie Rossiter  |  July 23, 2019

Credit reporting and monitoring agency Equifax could pay almost $700 million in a class action settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that was announced by the company on July 22. The proposed settlement comes in response to numerous lawsuits resulting…

Toys 'R' Us Files For Bankruptcy

Toys ‘R’ Us is coming back, but with some big changes

Kathleen St. John  |  July 19, 2019

In a win for your happy childhood memories, Toys “R” Us announced Thursday that the toy-store chain will begin to reopen later this year. More than 700 Toys “R” Us locations closed in 2018 after the company filed for bankruptcy…

All Charming Charlie stores are closing for good and there is a sale happening now

Mandy Gambrell  |  July 16, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Some Charming…

AT&T will soon automatically block robocalls

Augusta Statz  |  July 11, 2019

More and more entities are looking to crack down on robocalls. The Federal Trade Commission announced Operation Call It Quits, an initiative with the sole mission of putting an end to fraudulent calls, back in June, following the announcement from…

McLaren is selling a $400 electric car for kids

Kathleen St. John  |  July 4, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Kids of…

Pier 1 Imports Considers Closing 15 Percent Of Its Stores After Disappointing 4th Quarter

Pier 1 Imports Is Closing More Stores

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 28, 2019

If you’re a fan of Pier 1 Imports, prepare yourself for some bad news. After announcing in April that the store would be closing 45 locations, they have added 12 more stores to the list, for a total of 57.…

Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 45th Anniversary to Colorful Fanfare

Disney Just Released a Vacation Package For First-Timers

Brooke McDonald  |  June 28, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.There are…

Close up of hands holding phone with unknown caller

The Federal Trade Commission is planning a major crackdown on robocalls

Augusta Statz  |  June 25, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.We’ve all…

New stainless steel refrigerator in kitchen

This Chart From Consumer Reports Shows Who Makes the Most Reliable Appliances

Kate Streit  |  June 24, 2019

Home appliances are generally a big investment. Because of the high price tag, you want to make sure you’re making a good purchase that will function well for years to come. To get a sense of which brands are best…

You Can Get Paid $10,000 to Travel the Country & Eat BBQ Ribs

Kate Streit  |  June 19, 2019

Traveling the country and chowing down on ribs sounds like a great way to spend your summer. How about getting $10,000 to do it?  Believe it or not, this dream gig exists. Reynolds Wrap is hiring a Chief Grilling Officer,…

Michelin Is Making New ‘Puncture-Proof’ Tires

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  June 13, 2019

Flat tires and blowouts may soon be a thing of the past, if Michelin’s latest venture pans out. The company has teamed up with General Motors to create the first-ever airless, puncture-proof tires. Michelin recently unveiled a prototype at the…

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Target Doubles Paid Family Leave For Workers And Offers Backup Childcare

Margeaux Baulch Klein  |  June 12, 2019

Not only is Target a family-friendly place to shop (especially because of the toy department and the food court) but now, thanks to a new parental leave policy, the retailer is becoming an even better place for parents to work.…

You Can Now Buy A Charmin Toilet Paper Roll That Lasts A Whole Month

Haley Velasco  |  June 11, 2019

Bigger is better! Or at least that’s what Charmin is betting on with the size of their new toilet paper rolls. Called the Forever Roll, the brand promises that it will last you a month or more. And it’s guaranteed!…

Build-A-Bear’s Wildly Popular ‘Pay Your Age’ Day Is Back—With Some Changes

Augusta Statz  |  June 11, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Parents, here’s…

Father’s Day Gifts From Daughter—7 Ideas For Your Dad

Bridget Sharkey  |  June 7, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Father’s Day…

High School Students Who Work At Walmart Can Get Free SAT Prep And Help With College Tuition

Kate Streit  |  June 7, 2019

High school students who work at Walmart can now get free SAT and ACT preparation courses. The company will also offer two to three general education college courses through a startup, Guild Education. These additions are part of an expansion…

Tiny Hotel Shampoo And Lotion Bottles Could Be On The Way Out

Jenn Fields  |  June 6, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Those little…

Traveler in Europe enjoys view of beautiful buildings and sea

This dating app is hiring someone to travel the world and go on dates

Anna Weaver  |  June 3, 2019

Ever wanted to go on dates in exotic locations around the world, make new friends and not have to pay a dime for it? Enter Bumble, the women-first dating app, which is looking for a “Global Connector Bee” to travel…

Here’s the value of $1 in each state, according to recent data

Brittany Anas  |  June 3, 2019

A dollar, as it turns out, is not always worth a dollar. Rather, it varies — and by quite a lot — depending on where you’re at in the United States, according to a new analysis from 24/7 Wall St.,…

Family Dollar Will Start Selling Alcohol At 1,000 Stores

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 31, 2019

These changes are happening at Family Dollar stores, too, as part of the rebranding effort.

FedEx Reports Sharp Decline In Quarterly Profits

FedEx Plans to Start Delivering Packages 7 Days a Week

Kate Streit  |  May 31, 2019

"Expanding our operations to include Sunday residential deliveries further increases our ability to meet the demands of e-commerce shippers and online shoppers," Subramaniam said.

You Can Win A Trip To Italy By Creating A New Recipe

Bridget Sharkey  |  May 21, 2019

The only thing more beautiful than a trip to Italy is a free trip to Italy. And you could be the lucky winner of this awesome prize, provided you know how to throw down in the kitchen and make delicious…

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Walmart Will Offer Free Next-Day Delivery On Orders Over $35

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 16, 2019

If you’ve ever ordered something online that you were seriously excited about, you know the wait to receive it can be excruciating. Now, some big online retailers are reducing that wait time. Amazon announced a few weeks ago that it…

Wal-Mart Announces Its Increasing Wages

Walmart store managers make $175,000 a year, on average

Brittany Anas  |  May 10, 2019

Walmart store managers, on average, earn salaries of $175,000 a year, according to the retail giant’s newly released social responsibility report. Full-time, hourly associates earn an average of $14.26 per hour as of March 2019, which is almost double the…

You Can Get A Free Cheeseburger At Sonic If You Use Apple Pay

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 10, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Getting free…

Walmart Is Raising The Minimum Age For Tobacco Purchases

Brittany Anas  |  May 10, 2019

Walmart will also stop selling fruit- and dessert-flavored e-cigarettes as part of its multi-step plan to prevent minors from purchasing tobacco products.

What You Should Know About The ‘One-Ring’ Phone Scam

Brittany Anas  |  May 8, 2019

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Illegal robocallers…

Subway Sandwich Chain Planning 500 New Stores By 2020

Subway closed more than 1,000 restaurants last year

Kate Streit  |  May 3, 2019

Long known as a giant in fast food, a regulatory filing has revealed that Subway closed more than 1,000 locations in 2018. The sandwich chain had predicted it would close about half that number last year. The company now has…

Your Gender Can No Longer Be Used to Calculate Car Insurance Rates in Some States

Haley Velasco  |  April 30, 2019

Car insurance could be less expensive for certain customers in California. The Golden State has become the seventh state to ban auto insurers from using gender to calculate customer rates.

Parents Are Going Into Debt Because Of Their Kids’ Extracurricular Activities

Haley Velasco  |  April 30, 2019

Signing kids up for extracurriculars — from playing soccer to music lessons to ballet — is costing parents and a good number are in debt because of it.

Tips For Making Your Home’s Wi-Fi Stronger

Haley Velasco  |  April 25, 2019

When your home's WiFi just isn't cutting it, don't just ditch your router for a new one. Try these 4 steps first to see if you can get it going instead.

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