People Still Want Hybrids Because EVs Are Too Expensive And Charging Hasn’t Improved Much EVs still cost too much. As of September 2023, the average cost of an EV was still over $53,000. Automakers keep rolling out more and more expensive models. A bad charging infrastructure that isn’t being expanded fast enough isn’t helping matters. Things are so bad that as, Bloomberg reports, many buyers are choosing… Read more…

Streaming services keep getting more expensive: all the latest price increases There’s more good stuff to watch than ever — if you can afford it. | Image: AmazonWhether you subscribe to Netflix, Disney Plus, Peacock, Hulu, or just about anything else, the cost seems to always be going up. And it may not come down anytime soon. Continue reading…

Is it just me or have flights from NYC to Europe gotten unbelievably expensive? You used to be able to get to London or Lisbon for like ~$400 before the pandemic (I did it mid-2019). I know there’s inflation etc but still you can’t find anything below $600 that includes a checked bag. Crazy. submitted by /u/Nonobonobono

I was wondering if my products are too expensive I have had a lot of visitors on the site via instagram/tiktok ads but only a .12% conversion rate. I have pretty high net profit margins so I was wondering if some of my products were just priced too high. However, I thought I’d ask what you all think and if there is something blatantly wrong with the ux of my website or something else entirely….

Fortnite V-bucks are about to get more expensive Image: Epic GamesFortnite’s in-game currency is getting a price adjustment — and it’ll make V-bucks more expensive in a number of countries. The pricing change goes into effect on October 27th, and it impacts the following countries: Czech Republic, Denmark, Eurozone countries, Hungary, Japan, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey, and the Uni…

Hotels in Europe are getting ridiculously expensive! Anyone notice this trend? Seems like everything, that’s not total dump, is 200€+/night, mostly without breakfast! It’s getting crazy out there. London particularly is the worst. Amsterdam is not much better. Wanted to spend a couple of nights in Paris in December and it will cost a fortune. I have to book a solo weekend in Edinburgh in late Octo…

Recommendations for newsletter provider (100 subscribers)? MailChimp seems expensive I was wondering if anybody on here had any recommendations for newsletter providers such as Mailchimp. I only have around 100 subscribers from orders on my e-com store and I’m interested in sending out newsletters for new products. Currently I just use social media and have a few repeat customers, but I would like to do something with newsletter…

Breaking lease for more expensive rental? Am I an idiot? Making 82k in the southeast with no car note and less than 3k credit card debt and no kids. Combined with partner we make around 115k. Have about 15k savings towards buying a house/emergency fund. We’re currently renting a 2 bed 1 bath house in a okayish part of town for $1300 when the average for comparable place is $1500-2000. It’s cheap for m…

hotel more expensive the farther you book? hey im looking at booking a hotel in december in lima peru, and found if say i tried to book anytime this september or october its like $50 cheaper a night. From november on its the more expensive price even a year from now sep 2024.. So now im thinking they lower price for sooner dates? contemplating if maybe to wait a month or so before when i…

Netgear’s expensive new Orbi might have the cure to mesh Wi-Fi’s weakest link It might be a little premature to purchase this given Wi-Fi 7 devices aren’t expected until 2024. | Image: NetgearWhile many people are still considering whether they should upgrade their wireless network to the Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E standards, Netgear is already trying to tempt consumers with the technology’s future successor. Announced in a pre…

How to Get Back on Track After an Expensive Vacation Whatever the weather forecast says, summer is winding down, as is peak summer travel. When you return from vacation, you hope to bring a few things back to your real life: some souvenirs, a healthy tan, maybe even a more relaxed version of yourself. What you don’t want to bring back: post-vacation debt. Read more…

Is cheap eyeshadows almost good as expensive ones? I had never seen difference between good and bad eyeshadow. So I can’t understand, I found these eyeshadows set with everything included and can’t decide what should I buy? submitted by /u/SafelyGabb

Any tips for good and not to expensive lipstick/gloss and eyeshadow products? I feel like the make up trends are just passing me by, I’m scared to buy something and then not liking it. I have a light skin and only wear mascara mostly. I would like to buy a lipgloss/stick that gives of a natural look. I have no clue what kind of eyeshadow would look good on a light skin, I think I would like something light pink or a prett…

CareCredit or other options for expensive surgery? I recently got a LASIK consultation and the gist of it is that I am only eligible for a EVO ICL procedure which would cost me almost $10k in total. I’m trying to decide financially the best way to go about potentially affording this procedure as it is something I have been looking forward to for a long time. I’d love to hear others opinions and …

How much more expensive is living in a house compared to an apartment To preface this, I know that there are a lot of factors that can affect COL – mortgage, house size and usage (in terms of calculating electric), etc. For context, we currently live in an apartment. We pay $1400 a month which includes rent, pet rent and water/sewer/garbage. Our electric bill varies from $70-$110ish depending on the year. Our int…

Polaroid’s new I-2 is its most capable — and expensive — instant camera Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The VergePolaroid has announced a new high-end instant camera dubbed the Polaroid I-2 today. According to Polaroid, the $599.99 I-2 is the company’s most capable instant camera yet, with built-in manual controls and the sharpest new lens it’s ever produced. The I-2 boasts a three-element autofocusing lens, whic…

Rays Wheels Are Expensive, But It Turns Out There’s A Good Reason Why People spend a lot of time talking about forged wheels vs cast wheels. What does that mean, and why are forged wheels typically so much more expensive than cast ones? Is it because the traditionally unionized dwarf clans of the undermountain charge high hourly rates for their skills? Maybe, but actually, it’s because… Read more…

Help, please! Want to work in the industry but have no money for expensive higher education. What to do? Recent graduate (in EU) without the money to pay for an Interior Design degree. Nobody will give me a chance with an internship. Can I try with an apprenticeship? Is this even possible? What online courses, tools, skills would you advise me to develop so people will look at my CV? How could I build a portfolio without the work experience? All he…

Less expensive alternatives to Clinique Moisture Surge Hey all! My skin is… complicated and this was one of the very few products I’ve found that doesn’t stimulate oil production or break me out unless I go overboard (I’m combo but the oily parts of my skin only need a very small amount so as not to make it worse). However, it’s a little pricey, and Clinique probably has a patent for some of it’s…

Eating out when traveling can be very expensive when with family Ten us us traveled to Europe recently and shared a nice AIRBNB. Good times. But only until we all went out to dinner at a different nice fancy restaurant each night. Four people in the group were big drinkers of hard liquors. Two others were into fine wine. That left four of us who were into splitting meals, no booze, deserts or fancy appetizers…