Consumer Affairs

Shocking Twist: Most of Dollar Tree’s New Customers Are Making More Than $100,000 a Year—Here’s Why Inflation Is Driving Rich Shoppers to Dollar Stores

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Shocking Twist: Most of Dollar Tree’s New Customers Are Making More Than 0,000 a Year—Here’s Why Inflation Is Driving Rich Shoppers to Dollar Stores

Imagine pulling up to a Dollar Tree in your Tesla, loading your cart with $1.25 snacks and $5 home decor, then zipping out with a basket full of bargains that rival Amazon’s deals. Sounds absurd? Not in 2025’s economy, where the ultra-frugal mindset has hooked high-earners like never before. In a jaw-dropping earnings revelation that’s … Read more

‘She’s young enough to be his granddaughter’: My dad, 85, is being seduced by his caregiver. What can I do?

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‘She’s young enough to be his granddaughter’: My dad, 85, is being seduced by his caregiver. What can I do?

Situations like this, where a caregiver forms a romantic or overly close bond with an elderly person, raise red flags for elder abuse or exploitation. It’s not uncommon, unfortunately, and your instincts to step in are spot on. Let’s break down what you might be facing and some practical steps you can take, based on … Read more

Trump Tariff Dividend $2000 Checks: Experts Call It Fiscal Fantasy Amid Revenue Shortfalls

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Trump Tariff Dividend 00 Checks: Experts Call It Fiscal Fantasy Amid Revenue Shortfalls

Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend Checks: A Bold Promise or Pure Fiscal Fantasy? President Trump’s plan to distribute $2,000 checks to middle- and low-income Americans from tariff revenue sounds like a populist win, but economists label it “pure fiscal fantasy.” With $195B in 2025 tariffs falling short of the $300B+ needed, the proposal risks inflation spikes … Read more

‘My retirement is completely in bitcoin’: Why don’t more people do what I do?

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‘My retirement is completely in bitcoin’: Why don’t more people do what I do?

‘My Retirement is Completely in Bitcoin’: Why Don’t More People Do What I Do? First off, hats off to you for going all-in on Bitcoin as your retirement strategy. It’s a bold move—one that’s paid off handsomely for early adopters, with BTC’s price surging over 100% in the past year alone to around $115,600 as … Read more