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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

‘We need to take a picture of the back of your eye‘: Woman shares how eye doctor tried to trick her into spending more money

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

‘Not the tacos on layaway‘: Woman uses Afterpay to put $11 order of tacos on a payment plan

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘We just can’t buy anything anymore’: Customer says ‘trickflation’ is the new way people are being ripped off. What is it?

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

Braden Bjella

Woman says moving company quoted her $10,000 to move her belongings

‘That’s half-a-year’s rent’: Woman says moving company quoted her $10,000 to move her belongings

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Server says ‘how much I make in a shift’ videos are going to cause customers to stop tipping

‘Now they’re knowing how much money servers make’: Server says ‘what I make in a week’ videos are going to cause customers to stop tipping

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

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‘I guess I’m buying Duncan Hines now’: Winco shopper calls out Betty Crocker for giving less product at a higher price

‘Y’all out here paying off $11 worth of chicken?’: Woman uses AfterPay to buy Raising Cane’s $11 order, starting a debate

Chick-fil-A customer says worker shamed her for using points to get free meal

‘Acting like i didn’t EARN these points’: Chick-fil-A customer says worker shamed her for using points to get free meal

Man says Cybertruck is costing him $2,000 per month, refers to it as a ‘refrigerator on wheels’

‘Thats like another mortgage payment’: Man says Cybertruck is costing him $2,000 per month, refers to it as a ‘refrigerator on wheels’

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman says she made a full-time job out of ‘flipping stuff’ from Marshalls

‘My profit is $27. I already sold 5 of them’: Woman says she made a full-time job out of ‘flipping stuff’ from Marshalls

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Capital One customer deposits $300 check. The bank only gives her $280

‘If you needed to borrow $20 just ask’: Capital One customer deposits $300 check. The bank only gives her $280

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Customer calls out Poppi soda for half-filled cans

‘Maybe people should be going after Pepsi’: Customer calls out Poppi soda for half-filled cans

7-Eleven shopper finds trick to spot hidden card skimmers

‘How did you know?’: 7-Eleven shopper finds trick to spot hidden card skimmers

McDonald’s expert breaks down secret ‘McGang’ sandwich

‘Back in the day, you could make this monstrosity for $2’: McDonald’s expert breaks down secret ‘McGang’ sandwich

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