'Winflation': Breaking down higher costs for fans of successful sports teams

"Winflation," a phenomenon where the cost of supporting sports teams rises with their success, is reshaping the fan experience, distancing sports from their working-class origins, and imposing significant financial burdens on enthusiasts globally.

Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs

Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy

How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.

How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?

Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.

Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected

According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year. 

Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen

Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.

81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis

Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.

Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M

A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent GOBankingRates study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping

A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.

Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream

Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.

Your $1 and $2 bills could be worth thousands: What to look for

These very rare $1 and $2 bills could be worth a lot more than face value. Here's how to spot bills that are worth hanging onto.

These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay

The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.

Nike to sign Caitlin Clark to deal as hotly contested sweepstakes comes to end: report

The Caitlin Clark shoe deal sweepstakes reportedly came to an end Sunday with Nike being the one to ink the Indiana Fever rookie to a deal over the likes of Adidas, Under Armour and Puma.