Why hotels are getting rid of mini bars, desks and closets

Augusta Statz  |  May 31, 2017

Big hotel chains are doing away with mini bars, desks and closets in their rooms. But why?

Money

People are finally healing from the recession—These numbers will convince you

Sarah Kuta  |  May 31, 2017

The most recent recession was absolutely crippling for many people. Some positive new numbers show that things are finally looking up.

People are being swindled by a car wrap advertising scam

Kate Streit  |  May 31, 2017

If you're looking to increase your income without having to actually work, know that there a lot of scams out there. The latest is a car-wrapping scheme.

'The Wizard of Oz' Ruby Red Slippers Viewing

These are 6 of the most expensive movie collectibles ever sold

Jessica Suss  |  May 30, 2017

How much would you pay to own a little piece of movie magic? These collectibles are some of the most expensive bits of Hollywood ever sold.

This auto company in Singapore sells cars from a vending machine

Haley Otman  |  May 29, 2017

This vending machine dispenses luxury vehicles, which appear before you just one to two minutes after you make your selection.

Church And State Separation Examined

The IRS kept $20,000 from this man because they thought he was dead

Marie Rossiter  |  May 29, 2017

No one likes dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. But imagine having to battle the IRS for 30 years to convince officials you are alive.

Here’s a look inside California’s quirky Flintstone House

Bridget Sharkey  |  May 26, 2017

Have you ever wanted to live in a prehistoric crib? The iconic 'Flintstone House' appears to be off the market, unfortunately.

You Can Now Buy Elvis Presley’s Private Jet

Jessica Suss  |  May 26, 2017

Elvis Presley's private jet has been sitting abandoned for 35 years. Now, it's up for public auction, and you could be the one to buy it.

These women are making a living as real-life mermaids

Jessica Suss  |  May 25, 2017

These women make a living as real-life mermaids at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida. Is the gig as awesome as it sounds?

South Korean Economy Boosted As Won Jumps To New High

Researchers discovered one way to predict if someone will pay you back

Brittany Anas  |  May 25, 2017

When someone we know asks to borrow some cash, we generally don't run their credit. So how can we know if they'll pay us back?

Man files suit against Hershey for allegedly underfilling Reese’s Pieces, Whoppers boxes

Jessica Suss  |  May 25, 2017

A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Hershey's for allegedly under-filling Reese's Pieces and Whoppers boxes. This is serious business.

Woman loses $3,200 in jury duty phone scam

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 24, 2017

This same scam has been going on for more than a decade and, always, the caller says they are a member of law enforcement.

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Here’s the crazy amount this woman’s $15 ring is worth today

Sarah Kuta  |  May 23, 2017

This woman bought a $15 ring at a flea market years ago, thinking it was costume jewelry. Turns out, it was worth much more than that.

Unemployment Rate Remains At 7.6 Percent

5 in-demand jobs where you can earn more than $90,000

Jessica Suss  |  May 23, 2017

Looking for a career change? Trying to decide on a college major? These jobs are highly in demand and pay over $90,000 a year.

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This Chart Shows 31 Fascinating Facts About the History of the U.S. Dollar

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 23, 2017

An infographic by The Money Project lays out 31 fascinating facts about the early history of our beloved one dollar bill.

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More than half of adults are subject to ‘vacation shaming’

Haley Otman  |  May 23, 2017

A recent survey by car rental company Alamo shows more and more people are being "vacation shamed" when they take time away from the office.

This is how much you need to earn to be considered ‘upper class’

Natalie Southwick  |  May 23, 2017

Do you earn enough to be considered part of the upper class? New research suggests the cutoff might be lower than you think.

Auto Parts Maker Takata Demonstrates New Crash Test Facility

Four car companies agree to $553M settlement over Takata airbags

Sarah Kuta  |  May 22, 2017

Four car companies have agreed to settle with the plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit for $553 million, though the deal has not yet been finalized.

Basquiat skull painting just sold for a record $110.5 million

Sarah Kuta  |  May 22, 2017

This abstract painting of a skull titled "Untitled" by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat just sold for a cool $110.5 million at auction.

6 Amazing International Vacations That Won’t Cost a Fortune

Haley Otman  |  May 19, 2017

Consider one of these six amazing vacation destinations that has the perfect combo of beauty, fun and affordability—without ruining your budget.

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Rue 21 is Filing For Bankruptcy After Store Closures

Jessica Suss  |  May 19, 2017

Teen clothing retailer Rue 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following a long line of stores feeling pinched by dying shopping malls.

Latest Toy Craze Fidget Spinners, Wildly Popular With Kids

The Fidget-Spinner Craze Is Making These Two Teenagers A Lot Of Money

Jessica Suss  |  May 19, 2017

The fidget-spinner craze is strong, annoying to teachers, helpful to ADD and ADHD suffers and making two teenagers very, very rich.

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People Are Finding Huge Clumps Of Mold In Their Coconut Water

Jessica Suss  |  May 17, 2017

If you drink coconut water, prepare to be grossed out. One poor, unsuspecting woman found a revolting glob of mold so large it looks like a baby octopus.

University Students Celebrate Their Graduation

Graduates in the class of 2017 will have record-setting salaries—here’s how much they’ll earn

Jessica Suss  |  May 17, 2017

Graduates of the class of 2017 are entering a strong job market with record-setting starting salaries. Here's how much some professions are offering.

Retail Giant Sears Casts Doubt On Future Of Company

Sears has been quietly closing more Sears and Kmart locations

Sarah Kuta  |  May 16, 2017

We all remember when Sears announced that it would close 150 Sears and Kmart stores around the country. The company has been quietly shuttering a few more.

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Millionaire to young people: You could buy a house if you stopped eating so much avocado toast

Sarah Kuta  |  May 16, 2017

Australian property mogul Tim Gurner had a few choice words for the millennial generation when it comes to their brunch obsession, avocado toast.

Doctors Seek Higher Fees From Health Insurers

The wage gap is costing female doctors thousands of dollars

Jessica Suss  |  May 16, 2017

The wage gap is alive and well in the medical profession, and some women doctors are losing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in salaries.

Congress Allows Pizza To Be Considered Vegetable In School Lunches

This man tried to win free pizza but ended up with hypothermia instead

Jessica Suss  |  May 15, 2017

When one man tried to hike Mount Eldridge in Arizona to win free pizza, he got a lot more than he was bargaining for. Namely, a blizzard and hypothermia.

This city will pay you to keep a chicken coop in your backyard

Jessica Suss  |  May 15, 2017

If you've ever wanted to keep a chicken coop in your backyard, Austin, Texas is the place to do it – they want to pay city residents to keep chickens.

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Alaska still has Blockbuster stores and business is booming

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 12, 2017

While it once seemed there was a Blockbuster nearly anywhere you went, thanks to streaming services like Netflix, the amount of locations is now down to 12.

Get ready for Target’s next-day delivery service for household items

Megan Fenno  |  May 11, 2017

Target is currently testing out a new program to allow consumers to purchase everyday house hold items that are promised to be delivered the next day.

Here’s How To Get Your Phone To Alert You When Scammers Call

Brittany Anas  |  May 11, 2017

There are some ways to snub the scams and robocalls, with the help of technology and your cell phone provider. T-Mobile is leading the way.

Bar owner used Facebook to catch patrons who ‘dined and dashed’

Bridget Sharkey  |  May 10, 2017

When some patrons at a Wisconsin bar decided to dine and dash, management took to Facebook to catch the thieves.

Hackathon Held In Miami With Goal Of Improving Communications And Information Access In Cuba

This coding school will pay you to take classes

Jessica Suss  |  May 10, 2017

Instead of paying money to go to class, this coding school will pay YOU instead. And then they'll get you a job once you graduate. Sound sweet? Sign up.

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Bose accused of tracking customer data through wireless headphones

Jessica Suss  |  May 10, 2017

A new lawsuit is alleges that Bose is stealing data from customers through their wireless headphones, and then selling it to a third party.

This map shows the largest bank in every state

Sarah Kuta  |  May 9, 2017

The folks over at GOBankingRates have created this colorful map that shows which bank is the largest in each of the 50 states.

Some school districts engage in ‘lunch shaming’ so parents will pay

Jessica Suss  |  May 9, 2017

"Lunch Shaming" is a tactic that forces children to take responsibility for unpaid food bills, and it's used by nearly half the school districts in America.

Joe’s Crab Shack reportedly preparing for bankruptcy

Sarah Kuta  |  May 8, 2017

If you were wondering how things were going for Joe's Crab Shack amidst the so-called "restaurant recession," it doesn't look good.

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Macy’s ends tuxedo rental services just before wedding season

Emily Hanford-Ostmann  |  May 8, 2017

Macy's partnered with Men's Wearhouse in 2015, allowing its customers to rent tuxedos straight from its stores. Two years later, they're ending the deal.

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American Airlines Wants To Reduce Your Legroom—But Charge You The Same Fare

Natalie Southwick  |  May 8, 2017

American Airlines is apparently doubling down on that whole "hating the American people" reputation with a plan to cut legroom in economy class seats.

See what paying $7,500 for a private airport terminal gets you

Sarah Kuta  |  May 5, 2017

Sometimes it’s fascinating to get a peak inside how the other half lives. Take a look at this private airport terminal opening up at Los Angeles International Airport later this month, for instance. This VIP experience is for first-class travelers, who…

This man stole $18.7M worth of syrup—but he didn’t get away with it

Marie Rossiter  |  May 5, 2017

A six-year Canadian syrup saga finally came to a sticky end for a man convicted of stealing $18 million worth of the sweet stuff.

Germany Has Europe's Lowest Birth Rate

Some Fertility Clinics Will Refund Your Money If You Don’t Get Pregnant

Jessica Suss  |  May 4, 2017

Some fertility clinics offer "a-baby-or-your-money-back" deals. They sound alluring to couples struggling with infertility, but are they worth it?

MPs Enter Their Pets Into The Westminster Dog Of the Year Competition

Here’s How Much It Actually Costs To Own A Pet (It’s Way More Than You’d Think)

Jessica Suss  |  May 4, 2017

Pet costs really add up, even without expensive visits to the vet. But do you have any idea just how much money you'll spend on a pet over its lifetime?

New York Job Fair Offers Services For Chronically Unemployed

5 entry level jobs with great starting salaries

Jessica Suss  |  May 4, 2017

These are the entry-level jobs that offer a great starting salary AND are seriously in-demand in our current job market. College grads, listen up.

Seinfeld: The Apartment

J. Peterman, Made Famous By ‘Seinfeld,’ Is Opening A Store This Month

Sarah Kuta  |  May 3, 2017

At a time when many retailers are closing brick-and-mortar stores in favor of selling products online, catalog retailer J. Peterman is opening a new store.

McDonald’s Invents A Fry Fork, Internet Shrugs And Wants Its Hi-C Orange Back

Brittany Anas  |  May 3, 2017

Meet the "Frork," a fry-fork hybrid invented by McDonald's that will scoop up the ingredients that betrayed your burger, plunging to your plate.

Why You Should Consider Becoming A Dental Hygienist

Jessica Suss  |  May 3, 2017

Becoming a dental hygienist might be the best way to get to the middle class – high salaries and an associates degree create the perfect storm for earning.

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