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

Braden Bjella

Woman says she was charged a ‘prep fee’ for bartenders to shake her margarita

Bartender Shake

‘How did we get to $530?’: Woman says she was charged a ‘prep fee’ for bartenders to shake her margarita

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘I did the Chase bank glitch’: Woman issues warning after taking advantage of Bank of America glitch 13 years ago

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Stop letting these big name brands scam you’: Woman says you’re getting scammed if you buy Big Red

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

Woman buys a 16-piece meal with 4 sides at KFC. She can’t believe what her total is

KFC MEAL

‘Go to Costco and get a $5 rotisserie chicken’: Woman buys a 16-piece meal with 4 sides at KFC. She can’t believe what her total is

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: The woman who regrets buying a Porsche

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘Wants out of it’: Man pays $1,500 a month on his Dodge Ram. He still owes $70,000

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‘It may a good time’: Expert shares whether you should refinance your auto loan. Here’s when you’ll know

Woman says young CVS worker didn’t know how to take payment in cash

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‘What are they teaching our kids in schools?’: Woman says young CVS worker didn’t know how to take payment in cash

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Learn from my mistakes’: Woman warns against opening store credit card after using one to pay for couch

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

Melody Heald

Woman takes her friend out to a free dinner and drinks thanks to secret shopper app.

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‘Intellishop and Bestmark are legit ones’: Woman takes her friend out to a free dinner and drinks thanks to secret shopper app. Here’s how to get on it

Coldstone Creamery worker shows the real reason Reese’s costs extra

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‘When I worked at wing stop and ppl would ask why we charged for ranch’: Cold Stone Creamery worker shows the real reason Reese’s costs extra

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Woman realizes she’s been quietly charged $72 a month for years

Payment Secret

‘I didn’t think anything of it’: PayPal customer realizes she’s been quietly charged $72 a month for years

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‘I think it’ll cost more to repair the water damage’: Homeowner removed refrigerator to save on electric bill

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

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‘They are out of their damn minds’: Woman says she regrets opening up Macy’s credit card, says she will never shop there again

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