Being polite is generally considered a sign of good character, but, as with most things, it can go too far. It’s important to remember that being overly polite can have negative consequences. If you struggle to say ‘no’ or find … Read More
When one person trusted their mom with a loan, then regretted it months later when she refused to pay them back. A student, who we’ll call Devon, took out a $4,000 loan a few months ago to help pay for … Read More
Every time you decide to leave your house to make a trip to the grocery store or eat out, you’re making a conscious decision: to save money or not. Thanks to inflation, a trip to the grocery store will cost … Read More
A father, we’ll call him John, recently shared his story of refusing to send money to the class for his child’s pizza party and the teacher’s reaction to the refusal. A Sad Situation John explained that his child’s class was … Read More
Dollar stores have a bad reputation for selling low-quality products and attracting low-quality people. However, those in the know have discovered that dollar stores can be a treasure trove of unexpected delights that people at any income level can enjoy. … Read More
Let’s dive into a world where gas stations are always packed, birds are more forgiving than your mother-in-law, and a raise means you’re suddenly richer than the queen. In doing so, you may discover the truth behind some of the … Read More
Typically, the villains in movies, television series, books, and other media sources are nasty individuals in the wrong, and they’re evil for the sake of it. However, in some cases, the characters presented as the antagonists are in the right. … Read More
Life Is as Hard as We Make It Life is hard for most of us. It doesn’t matter how much you lament how unfair this is — there will always be difficulties to face, no matter how fortunate you are. … Read More
The main characters highlight the entire show or movie, but sometimes they are so insufferable and dense that you wonder how they lasted so long. We got some surprising answers when we asked viewers which characters they found problematic. 1. … Read More
Most Americans are familiar with famous scandals like Watergate, but many lesser-known scandals will blow your mind and make you wonder, “why didn’t I learn about this in high school?” 1. The Failure of the Foster Care System The foster … Read More
The laws of the land tell us what we can and can’t do as a society. But that doesn’t always mean everyone agrees with what is legal and what is not. One person on a popular internet forum wondered, “What … Read More