On any typical day, you may find Rob Greenfield inside of a dumpster. No, the Florida resident is not homeless or even down on his luck, Greenfield is simply a man who hates food waste and has traveled the country…
Picture this—you drive up to your local ATM, looking to get a few dollars from your bank account. But instead of getting the $5 you’ve requested, you get $100. No, this isn’t a hidden camera prank. A bank in Wichita, Kansas,…
Keeping an eye out for class-action lawsuit settlements has long been a favorite activity for budgeters and penny pinchers. Turns out, you can make a little money from taking a few minutes to fill out some forms. While some pay just…
Chances are that you or someone you know either owns—or wants to own—an Instant Pot. They’re easy, quick and there are so many recipes, it’s unsurprising that they’ve become so popular. In fact, they were selling out even before the holidays last…
It’s no secret that Microsoft founder Bill Gates is extremely wealthy. As such, it’s not hard to imagine that he may be a little out of touch with everyday people. Those who are rich and famous often have a whole…
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We know her, we love her and we’re constantly amazed by her over-the-top performances. Her incredible talent and passion for what she does and her fans has launched her into unparalleled levels of success in the music industry—2017 was a…
Ikea is a great place to turn for simple, modern furniture and housewares at affordable prices. But if you’ve ever been left questioning your purchase based on the delivery fee, you’re certainly not alone: The furniture retailer’s notorious for its…
Coming home and seeing that a package you ordered from Amazon has arrived is one of those small pleasures that can make your day. However, one couple from Acton, Massachusetts, has been inundated with packages from the online retailer. The…
A woman says she was denied the ability to return a holiday gift when the Walmart near her said it is no longer taking back holiday items, despite a 90-day return policy on most items. So what gives? Had receipts, but…
If you thought a trip to Disney World was already expensive, just wait—prices have gone up at both Walt Disney World in Orlando and at Disneyland in California. According to the Associated Press, “value” days at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will now cost $109…
Usually when someone is accused of spending their days “sitting around eating bonbons,” it is meant to be an insult. You might feel differently, however, about getting paid to while away the hours munching on chocolate—and it turns out this…
If you still haven’t gotten around to returning your blown-out L.L.Bean flannels from the 90s, then you’re too late. L.L.Bean, the venerable Maine retailer of rustic boots and clothes, is ending its long-running, no questions asked return policy. The policy,…
If you’re a Starbucks lover—and we mean seriously obsessed—a new credit card from the coffee company and Chase may be just the thing for you. It’s not for the occasional frappuccino drinker by any means, but if a trip to…
America’s 50 most generous charitable donors gave away a combined $14.7 billion last year, up from $5.6 billion in 2016, according to the Philanthropy 50, an annual report compiled by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. According to the publication, this year’s…
Step2, the maker of play kitchens and more, is offering the chance for your children to test out some of Spring 2018’s latest and greatest toys. It’s simple to apply, and with a deadline of Feb. 8, you’re going to…
The winner of a Powerball jackpot in New Hampshire hasn’t collected her $560 million yet. Instead she’s suing to stay anonymous. In a lawsuit filed under the name Jane Doe in New Hampshire Superior Court, she claims that she shouldn’t…
Playing professional football isn’t exactly a cushy job—what, with all of the tackling and constant injuries—but it is a lucrative one. According to Fox Business, the minimum salary for NFL players during the 2016-2017 season was $450,000. But, even with…
Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl performance was a mixed bag for critics, but the pop star’s halftime show is still likely to pay off. Timberlake had plenty to promote before he played to 103 million viewers on Feb. 4. He just released…
For the second time in less than a year, Netflix customers are the target of an email scam. The last one, in September 2017, hit some customers in the U.K., but the latest is targeting binge-watchers right here in the…
There’s no other way to say it—growing up in the ’90s was pretty awesome. Sure, we didn’t really have the internet and we couldn’t watch 18 episodes of our favorite show all in a row, but we had other—dare I…
The Secret Service is warning banks about a hacking scheme called “jackpotting” that lets someone steal money from ATMs. It’s the first time this type of scheme has made its way to the United States. To execute the cyberattack, a…
Your Super Bowl party might be divided when it comes to cheering for the Patriots or the Eagles. But, one thing everyone is rooting for: Amazing commercials. And, actually, nearly one in four viewers on Sunday will be watching the…
More bad news from Sears. The retailer, which is struggling with turnaround plans and slumping sales, said that it’s laying off about 220 people from its corporate offices, effective immediately. Most of the affected employees worked at Sears’ corporate headquarters…
It seemed to have started off as a joke: Tesla CEO Elon Musk told fans back in December that his infrastructure and tunneling company—fantastically-named The Boring Company—would begin selling flamethrowers if it sold out of its 50,000 promotional The Boring Company…
The U.S. economy gained momentum in 2017, but growth slowed at the end of the year. The economy grew 2.3 percent for the year, the Commerce Department said Friday. That’s well ahead of the 1.5 percent growth in 2016, but…
There is a saying amongst chocolate-spread connoisseurs that although you can’t buy happiness, you can buy a jar of Nutella. So when a French supermarket chain discounted the chocolatey goodness by 70 percent, shoppers were keen to get more than…
You know her and you love her. And now in addition to being more wildly famous than you, she’s also that much richer. Her name? Tardar Sauce. Otherwise known as the one and only Grumpy Cat, the cat whose scowl…
Remember back in 2015 when hip-hop mogul and serial entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson went broke and was forced to file bankruptcy, despite having amassed a fortune of nearly $25 million? If you don’t, here’s a refresher: Known for surviving a…
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It’s common knowledge that once you drive a new car off the lot, it immediately loses a ton of its value. But some cars hold onto their worth much longer than others. A new study shows which vehicle models have…
Even though Prince Harry is off the market—crushing many a princess dream—that doesn’t mean the palace doors are completely closed. While the title is nowhere near as glamorous as duchess, The Royal Household recently posted a job opportunity on LinkedIn…
If you haven’t heard yet, Amazon recently opened a new store. That wouldn’t necessarily be news on its own, but Amazon’s new store is different. There are no checkout lines—none. And no cashiers, either. Instead, customers just walk out with…
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.Many people…
More than $8 of every $10 of wealth created last year went to the richest 1 percent. That’s according to a new report from Oxfam International, which estimates that the bottom 50 percent of the world’s population saw no increase…
It’s always nice to return home after a long vacation. But not so much if you come home and find a family of strangers living in your house. That was what happened to 75-year-old Katherine Lang of Beaufort, South Carolina.…
It’s the stuff of nightmares: You hand over your debit card to pay for a cart full of groceries, try to cover lunch for you and a friend or attempt to withdraw some pocket money from an ATM only to…
Chrysler is recalling nearly 154,000 Pacifica minivans in the U.S. because of a potential engine problem. The affected models include all 2017 Chrysler Pacificas, with the exception of hybrid models. The recall comes after complaints about the minivans’ engine stalling…
Amazon has released a “short” list of cities it’s considering for its second headquarters. But the list isn’t exactly short. The 20 potential cities include: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami, Montgomery County in…
I’ll admit it: When I worked a 9–5 job, I always tried to get out the door as fast as possible at the end of the day. By the time the clock hit 4:55, my computer would be off, my…
So you didn’t nab the New York Times travel job that pays a writer to spin around the globe for a year. Nor did you apply for that epic craft beer historian job the Smithsonian Museum posted. And it’s a…
Sometimes you just need a quick, satisfying dinner for the whole family. Oh, and affordable would be nice too. For those times, picking up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery is a go-to for many busy families across the country.…
Were you a fan of Polly Pocket as a kid? I sure was. My sister and I both owned a few of the tiny plastic doll sets, which were sort of like a combination of a dollhouse and carry-all. The…
You know the expression: If it sounds too good to be true, well, it probably is. Yet, fake giveaways are among the biggest scams trending on social media. Here’s how they typically work: Scammers pose as big brands (like Best…
On Thursday, January 11th, Walmart announced that it will be closing several of their Sam’s Club warehouse locations. The decision means that they will lay off 10 percent of their 110,000 Sam’s Club workforce, or around 11,000 people. In total, 63…
Many Sam’s Club employees today found out that they no longer had jobs in the worst way possible: The doors to their workplace were simply locked with a note posted stating the closure. But, according to Walmart—which owns Sam’s Club—these…
By now, most of us are familiar with self-checkouts. You pick out your items, wait in line, scan them and bag them yourself. Now, some stores are taking it a step further—allowing you to scan and bag your groceries while you…
Whole Foods is generally considered a mecca for those who love healthy food and organic options, but many disgruntled customers are saying that the grocery store chain has gone downhill ever since Amazon took over. Most notably, Whole Foods shoppers…
A woman in California just returned a dead Christmas tree to Costco for a full refund. Yes, you read that right. She took her dying Christmas tree back to Costco on Jan. 4 in order to get her money back—and…
With a net worth of $105.1 billion, Jeff Bezos has officially replaced Bill Gates as the richest man in the world. Bezos surpasses Gates by around $12 billion, though we shouldn’t forget that Gates has given away loads of money to his…