FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Couples Who Earn Very Different Salaries: The Money Fights That Start In Year One

When two people fall in love, a salary gap may not seem like a relationship problem—until rent, vacations, retirement contributions, and everyday spending become shared decisions. For couples with different salaries, the first year of combining financial lives can expose disagreements that never surfaced while dating. One partner may earn…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 28

How Much Is Whitney Way Thore Worth After More Than a Decade on TLC?

Whitney Way Thore has spent more than a decade turning an unexpected viral moment into a recognizable reality-TV career. Since “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” premiered on TLC in 2015, viewers have watched her relationships, family life, travels, business projects and personal milestones unfold on camera.

Budget and the Bees · Sep 27

The Raise Was $5,000 — Here’s How Much Might Actually Reach the Bank Account

A $5,000 raise sounds like an extra $416.67 a month, but that is not what most employees will see in their checking accounts. Federal income taxes, Social Security and Medicare taxes, state taxes, and workplace benefits can all reduce the increase. Depending on where you live and how your benefits…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 27

Would You Rather Have $10,000 in Savings or No Credit Card Debt?

Seeing $10,000 sitting in a savings account can provide a powerful sense of financial security, especially when an unexpected car repair, medical bill, or job disruption could happen tomorrow. But carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt at the same time can quietly eat away at that security through…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 24

Angela Deem Has Been a ‘90 Day Fiancé’ Fixture for Years — What Is She Worth?

Angela Deem has spent years turning her turbulent personal life into reality-TV entertainment, becoming one of the most recognizable personalities in the “90 Day Fiancé” universe. Since making her franchise debut in 2018, the Georgia grandmother has appeared across multiple installments while building a sizable social-media audience and pursuing paid…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 24

She Makes $80,000 but Still Lives Paycheck to Paycheck — Where Is the Money Going?

She earns $80,000 a year, has a steady job, and by most measures appears to be doing reasonably well financially. Yet a few days before every payday, she is checking her bank balance and wondering how another paycheck disappeared.

Budget and the Bees · Sep 23

7 Things People Keep Paying for Because Canceling Feels Like Too Much Work

You notice a $9.99 charge on your statement and think, “I really need to cancel that,” then promptly forget about it. Multiply that by streaming services, apps, memberships, and cloud storage, and procrastination can quietly become an expensive habit. Research published in the American Economic Review found that consumer inattention…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 23

8 Signs Your “Cheap” Subscription Is Becoming an Expensive Habit

A $7.99 subscription barely feels like a purchase, especially when it promises entertainment, convenience, or savings. The trouble starts when that small charge joins six or seven others quietly hitting your card every month.

Budget and the Bees · Sep 22

September Is National Preparedness Month—Could You Keep Your House Running for 72 Hours Without Power?

September is National Preparedness Month, making this a good time to ask an uncomfortable question: Could your household function for three full days without electricity? A power outage sounds manageable until the refrigerator warms up, phones run low, the house gets dangerously hot or cold, and stores nearby cannot process…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 22

Big Ed Became One of ‘90 Day Fiancé’s Most Recognizable Stars — How Much Is He Worth?

Big Ed Brown turned an awkward reality-TV introduction into one of the most recognizable personal brands in the “90 Day Fiancé” universe. Since appearing on Season 4 of “Before the 90 Days” in 2020, Ed has remained visible through multiple franchise appearances, social media, personalized videos and other business ventures.

Budget and the Bees · Sep 21