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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Expert shares 3 things you need to know if you’re buying a new house

‘You’re not gonna see a return on investment for 7-8 years’: Expert shares 5 things you need to know if you’re buying a new house

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

‘I do NOT need to know this’: 5 Costco shopping tricks for your next run

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now where it used to be ‘days.’ These are the new deals you can land

‘Dodge cutting prices on Jeep’: Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now. These are the new deals you can land

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Shopper says new Costco Dove deodorant 4-pack is ‘tricking’ customers

‘I was SO mad when I opened mine’: Shopper says new Costco Dove deodorant 4-pack is ‘tricking’ customers

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Kia driver needs oil change so bad she goes to Advance Auto Parts

‘I work at Autozone and the times people come in with Kias with no oil surprises me’: Kia driver needs oil change so bad she goes to Advance Auto Parts

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Woman shares DIY trick for getting rid of mosquitos that's better than 'any single commercial' repellant

‘I am definitely trying this’: Woman shares DIY trick for getting rid of mosquitos that’s better than ‘any commercial’ repellent

Dealership workers reveal what their monthly car payments are

‘730 on an Altima is insaneee’: Dealership workers reveal what their monthly car payments are. No one expects their responses

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Shopper exposes how Walmart may be lying about its 'clearance' section

‘It’s like the boy who cried wolf’: Shopper exposes how Walmart may be lying about its ‘clearance’ section

Customer says Uber is 'lying' about the number of available cars on its map

‘It’s to make you book your ride faster’: Customer says Uber is ‘lying’ about the number of available cars on its real-time map

Instacart shopper tries to reorder Publix grocery list from 2019

‘Absolutely insane’: Instacart shopper finds Publix grocery list from 2019. He can’t believe how much it costs today

Expert shares 3 questions you should never answer at the dealership

‘The cash thing is 100% true’: Car expert reveals the 3 questions you should never answer at the dealership

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Woman talking(l+r), Hand holding phone with airbnb app(c)

‘There were cameras all over the property’: Frequent Airbnb traveler books last-minute trip. She runs surprising house rules

Man shares how to replace your blown shocks at home for cheap in 25 minutes

‘Local Honda dealer wanted nearly $500’: Man shares how to replace your rear shock at home for cheap in 25 minutes

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

TOS - 'Nobody knows where they might end up'

‘Nobody knows where they might end up’: The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ TikTok trend making us reconsider string theory

Adrienne Hunter is a writer and researcher based in Austin, Texas. She&#8217;s written for the Daily Dot, the Austin Chronicle, the Smithsonian, and more.

Adrienne Hunter

Woman says she found a mouse in her Mike’s Hard Lemonade

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