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Woman Pre-Negotiates With Salesman At Mercedes Dealership. Then Her Husband Steps In—And Ruins The Deal: 'A Masculine Ego Thing'

"They will definitely call!"

Motor1 · Sep 9

7 Car Features That Sound Great at the Dealership but Can Get Expensive After the Warranty Ends

A new car can make a lot of things sound irresistible. A salesperson demonstrates the suspension lowering itself, the running boards glide out, the panoramic roof floods the cabin with sunlight, and suddenly that practical little SUV starts feeling like a rolling luxury hotel.

Clever Dude · Sep 8

Would You Know If a Company Was Using Your Personal Data to Set Your Price?

Imagine shopping online for groceries, a hotel room, or a household appliance and wondering whether the price on your screen is really the same one everyone else sees. Increasingly sophisticated pricing technology can analyze enormous amounts of information and potentially adjust what consumers are offered. When personal information enters that…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 7

9 Things Frugal People Still Happily Spend More Money On

Being frugal does not mean automatically choosing the cheapest option every time you shop. In fact, many frugal people are willing to spend more when a purchase can save money, time, stress, or inconvenience later. The trick is knowing the difference between paying for genuine value and simply paying for…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 2

Woman Takes Boyfriend With Her To Go Car Shopping For Toyota RAV4. There’s Just One Major Problem

"She’s gonna just have to get whatever car she wants..."

Motor1 · Sep 1

Deals on Drug Prices, Food Dyes, and Prior Authorization Rest on Promises with No Enforcement Behind Them

Federal deals on food dyes, drug prices and prior authorization are voluntary, with shifting deadlines and no public tracking dashboards.

Medical Daily · Aug 31

Man Uses Walmart Tire Warranty. Then A Worker Discovers An Unexpected Loophole—And Says No: ‘Why?’

"Your first mistake is going to Walmart."

Motor1 · Aug 30

At What Age Do You Stop Caring Whether Your Car Impresses Anyone?

There is something strangely revealing about the moment you stop caring what strangers think about your car. In your 20s, the right badge, body style, or shiny set of wheels can feel like proof that you are finally doing well. A decade or two later, a paid-off sedan with cold…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 29

The Expensive Habit of Keeping Things Because “Someone Might Want It Someday”

A spare dresser sits in the garage because your daughter might need it someday, while Grandma’s dishes occupy three boxes waiting for a grandchild who has never actually asked for them. Keeping useful possessions can feel responsible, generous and even frugal because getting rid of something only to buy it…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 28

The Labor Day Sale Trap: 7 Things That Aren’t a Deal Just Because the Sign Says 40% Off

Labor Day weekend has become one of the biggest shopping events of late summer, with retailers covering websites and stores in eye-catching markdowns. But a giant “40% off” sign does not automatically mean you are getting a bargain. Retail pricing can be complicated, and the percentage discount matters far less…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 28