Megan Elliott, Author at The Cheat Sheet

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Megan Elliott

Megan is a Money & Career, Health & Fitness, and Culture Writer at The Cheat Sheet. She has a bachelor's degree in cultural studies from Macalester College and a master's degree in media studies from the New School University. Her writing has appeared in the Journal of Financial Planning and other publications.

June 22, 2018

GE Just Got Kicked Off The Dow, But It’s Not the Only Big Company to Lose a Spot on the Index

GE has lost its spot on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but it's hardly the first major company to get kicked off the index.
June 22, 2018

Vince Carter Has This Money Advice for NBA Rookies (Plus, 5 NBA Players Who Went Broke)

Vince Carter has some advice for new NBA players on how to avoid going bankrupt.
June 22, 2018

Retire With a Smile: 10 Surprising Secrets to a Happy Retirement

Money isn’t the only thing that matters when it comes to a happy retirement. Even wealthy people can find themselves unhappy if they make planning mistakes.
June 21, 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts Is Giving Away Free Lemonade for the First Day of Summer. These Are All the Other Freebie Days to Put on Your Calendar.

Dunkin Donuts is handing out free lemonade on June 21. These are the other freebie days to know about.
June 21, 2018

Johnny Depp and Other Stars With Serious Debt Problems

Johnny Depp and these other stars might have big paychecks, but that hasn’t stopped them from developing serious debt problems.
June 15, 2018

15 Middle-Class Jobs That Will Be Gone Soon

Unemployment might have returned to pre-recession levels, but many of the middle-class jobs Americans used to rely on are nowhere to be found.
June 12, 2018

Amazon Is Completely Destroying These Iconic Stores

Amazon might not kill off all stores, but it does pose a big challenge to some retailers. These 17 businesses might be the next chains Amazon destroys.
June 12, 2018

Banned Abroad: These Everyday Items Are Illegal to Bring Overseas

If you’re traveling internationally, you need to pay attention to what you pack. Some everyday items you might carry with you are actually banned abroad.
June 11, 2018

These Are the Biggest Food Failures McDonald’s Ever Made

From the Hula Burger to McPizza, we’ve rounded up 15 of the McDonald’s biggest fast food failures. How many of these do you remember?
June 10, 2018

6 Things You Should Never Buy at Aldi (and 6 Best Foods You Definitely Should)

Sure, the products on Aldi’s shelves are cheaper than those at your local grocery store, but does the quality measure up?
June 09, 2018

People on Food Stamps Buy These Items the Most at the Grocery Store

An analysis of a year’s worth of data from a major grocery chain finds food stamp recipients buy basically the same things as everyone else.
June 07, 2018

The Most Fascinating Facts About Netflix You Probably Never Knew

People have spent 500 million hours watching Adam Sandler movies on Netflix. Here are 10 other crazy facts you might not know about the streaming service.
June 06, 2018

Failing at Retirement: 11 Mistakes Baby Boomers Are Making

From a troubling sense of overconfidence to confusion about how long their savings will need to last, here are 11 retirement mistakes baby boomers make.
June 05, 2018

10 People Who Are Richer Than Donald Trump

Billionaire Donald Trump is the wealthiest man to become president of the U.S. by a long shot, but he might not be quite as wealthy as you think he is.
June 03, 2018

9 Lies You’ve Been Told About Social Security

Believing lies you hear about Social Security could cause you to make planning mistakes that jeopardize your future financial security.
June 01, 2018

15 Things You Should Never Buy at Costco

Stocking up at the warehouse club doesn’t equal automatic savings. Check out this list things you should never buy at Costco.
June 01, 2018

You Won’t Believe These Disgusting Things That Happen on Cruise Ships

Most cruise ships are pretty clean, but occasionally an inspection turns up something really gross.
May 30, 2018

15 Secrets Costco Shoppers Need to Know

Whether you’re a loyal member or new to the popular warehouse club, here are some secrets all Costco shoppers need to know.
May 30, 2018

Protesting Trump and Other Surprising Reasons You Can Be Fired

Businesses have broad latitude to let people go for reasons that have little to do with their job performance. Here are six kinds of legal discrimination.
May 28, 2018

No Grill? Try These Delicious Recipes You Can Barbecue Indoors

Apartment dwellers, rejoice! You can enjoy ribs, barbecue chicken, and other classic cookout recipes, even if your outdoor space is lacking.
May 28, 2018

7 No-Bake Desserts for Your Memorial Day Barbecue

Who wants to spend a Memorial Day laboring over a hot oven? No-bake desserts let you satisfy your sweet tooth without heating up your kitchen.
May 20, 2018

Last Days of Sears: What It’s Like to Shop at a Dying Store

What went wrong with this icon of American retail? I decided to head to a Sears store myself to try to find out.
May 20, 2018

Why Middle Class Workers Can’t Really Afford Disney World Anymore

From rising ticket prices to stagnant wages, here are eight reasons why a trip to Disney remains a dream for many middle class Americans.
May 18, 2018

15 Things You Should Never Buy at Walmart

Walmart touts its “everyday low prices” and broad selection, but that doesn’t mean the mega-retailer is always the best place to spend your paycheck.
May 18, 2018

How Much Are Prince Harry and Other Royal Family Members Worth?

They may not be the richest royals in the world, but they're not exactly short of funds. Here’s what 15 members of the British royal family are worth.
May 04, 2018

16 Things That Are a Complete Waste of Money at the Grocery Store

Spending too much on food? You can stick to a budget at the grocery store by crossing these high-priced items off your shopping list.
April 28, 2018

These Foods Hurt the Environment More Than You Think

If you’re concerned about how your actions affect the planet, removing certain foods from your grocery list could be the first place to make a change.
April 22, 2018

Retirees Moving to These States Can Get Some Great Tax Breaks

Seven U.S. states have no income tax, but they're not the only ones that offer some pretty sweet tax breaks to retired residents.