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Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

We paid $9,000 for the cheapest room on an ultra-luxury Caribbean cruise. See inside our ship and 302-square-foot suite.

A 12-night all-inclusive Seabourn cruise for $9,000 can be a cost-effective, low-logistics option for multigenerational Caribbean travel compared with luxury resorts.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The High-End Seafood Chain That's More Expensive Than Eddie V's Or The Capital Grille - Tasting Table

Places like The Capital Grille and Eddie V's stir up images of massive portions of steak and seafood, white table cloths, and hefty price tags. However, there's a smart seafood chain that has managed to rack up a higher approximate cost per diner: Truluck's. With 12 locations around the United States, Truluck's may not be at the top of list when it comes to name recognition, but it's certainly one to keep an eye on when it comes to splurge-worthy seafood chains.
Food & drink
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Budget Crunch: Advocates Push Mamdani For Massive Fair Fares Expansion - Streetsblog New York City

Given that Mayor Mamdani won the election with a relentless focus on affordability and by highlighting free buses as a key component, advocates say this is as good a time as ever to seize the momentum and bring free fares to all New Yorkers whose household incomes are 150 percent of the federal poverty level ($15,650 for individuals and $32,150 for a family of four) and half-priced fares to people at 300 percent.
New York City
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

I Shop At Trader Joe's Every Week. Here's What's Never In My Cart - Tasting Table

I've been shopping on a budget since I got my first job when I was 14, and I have my weekly grocery shopping routine down to a science at this point. Because I'm always trying to save money, I usually go to two or three stores to make sure I'm getting the best deals on my weekly pantry staples. But the one store I look forward to visiting each week is Trader Joe's.
Cooking
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Is It Actually Cheaper to Ski in Europe Than in the U.S.-Airfare Included? We Did the Math

I was in Andermatt, a Swiss alpine village and one of Travel + Leisure's best places to travel in 2026, this past summer, when I overheard someone say, "You know, it's cheaper to fly to Europe and ski than it is to ski in America." It's an idea I was already familiar with; I'd even repeated it a few times myself over the years. Since domestic lift pass prices continue to rise
Travel
Miscellaneous
fromWander With Jo
2 months ago

Why Greece's Mainland Is Europe's Most Underrated Budget Destination

Greece's mainland offers equally beautiful experiences as the islands but at significantly lower cost, making it ideal for budget travelers and long-term visitors.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Seagate 4TB Hard Drive Selling for Pennies, Only $0.02 Per GB for Lifetime Safe Storage - Kotaku

An external 4TB Seagate HDD at $99 provides one-time, private, plug-and-play offline storage (~$0.02/GB), more cost-effective than recurring cloud subscriptions.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
5 months ago

California Driver Hits 3,000 Miles In A Model Y. Then He Sees How Much He Spent Charging

Charging a Tesla averaged $285 for 3,000 miles (~$0.09 per mile), roughly half the operating cost of a 30-mpg gas car in California.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

"One Ingredient, Four Meals": Experts Are Revealing How They Actually Save Money On Groceries

Cooking at home costs less if groceries are used efficiently, but food deserts, travel costs, delivery fees, and ordering choices can make dining out cheaper.
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

Dubai Monthly Car Rentals: The Alternative to Leasing or Buying

Monthly car rentals in Dubai are becoming popular as they offer the freedom of personal transport without the long-term financial commitment associated with buying or leasing a vehicle.
Cars
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
7 months ago

I investigated air conditioning hire to see if it could be a quick solution to working at home in a heatwave

Hiring air conditioning units for short-term residential use is an effective solution for heatwave conditions.
Healthcare
fromSun Sentinel
8 months ago

Hidden charges? Patients often face massive bills when Florida hospitals don't provide costs upfront

Florida's attorney general is investigating hospitals for not providing transparent pricing for medical services, impacting patients' financial decisions.
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