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This Once-Abandoned Billion Dollar 'Ghost Airport' Wasted A Ton Of Money

staff@moneydigest.com (Brianna Gunter) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Widely considered one of the biggest infrastructure failures in Europe's history, this airport wasted a ton of money, sitting abandoned for most of its life.

This Popular Convenience Store Is Shrinking For The 5th Year In A Row

staff@moneydigest.com (Colin Boyd) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

One of the largest and most well-known convenience store chains in the world has had a tough few years, and it's closing quite a few locations in response.

Why This Trump Family Crypto Investor Now Says It's A 'Trap'

staff@moneydigest.com (Kyle Schurman) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

While the Trump family have their fingers in various cryptocurrency offerings, controversy is swirling around one crypto exchange in particular.

A Struggling Shoe Brand's Stock Just Shot Up 800% As It Pivots To AI

staff@moneydigest.com (Colin Boyd) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:45:03 +0000

Moving on from years of consistently underwhelming performance, one footwear company's drastic attempt to reinvent itself just saw an immediate payoff.

How TCL TVs Stay So Cheap

staff@moneydigest.com (Tamilore Onikosi) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Overall, TVs have become cheaper over the years. TCL in particular manages to sell TVs for bargain prices, all while growing its market share. Here's how.

'70s Corporate Giants That Are Still Dominant Today

staff@moneydigest.com (Joseph Wilborn) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0000

A lot can change in 50 years, but these industry-leading corporations have stood the test of time and don't show any signs of slowing down now.

The Most Embarrassing Money Mistakes Billionaires Have Ever Made

staff@moneydigest.com (Stephen Gadaleta) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Despite their wealth, billionaires do tend to make financial blunders. Check out some of the worst business decisions that cost billionaires a ton of money.

The Truth Behind Bob Dylan's Net Worth

staff@moneydigest.com (Jack Vatsal) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Bob Dylan is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with an estimated net worth of $500 million. Here where a good chunk of that money came from.

Two Popular Food Giants Just Announced A Megamerger

staff@moneydigest.com (Kyle Schurman) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

With an estimated value of $45 billion, this merger between two major food companies could be one of the biggest of the decade if it gets approved.

How This Premium Food Brand Ends Up At Dollar Tree For Less Than $2

staff@moneydigest.com (Brianna Gunter) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Like other discount stores, Dollar Tree sells a wide assortment of groceries. Surprisingly, it even offers this premium food brand at its standard rate.

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio

staff@moneydigest.com (Jack Vatsal) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Amazon has a broad portfolio of well-known subsidiaries, from Whole Foods to MGM. But fewer people know that it also owns this streaming platform.

The Price Of McDonald's Original Filet-O-Fish Might Surprise You

staff@moneydigest.com (Tamilore Onikosi) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Created to drive sales during Lent, the Filet-O-Fish sandwich has gone up in price significantly since its release in the '60s. Here's what it cost back then.

Why More US Flight Routes Are Suddenly Priced Under $50

staff@moneydigest.com (Colin Boyd) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000

There are a number of plane tickets available for a fraction of the average price of airfare, and a number of different forces are contributing to this trend.

The Cost Of McDonald's First Happy Meal Deal May Not Be What You'd Expect

staff@moneydigest.com (Tamilore Onikosi) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000

McDonald's Happy Meal is an iconic meal combo that costs between $5 and $7 today. You may be surprised by how much the meal cost back when it launched in 1979.

The Popular Shoe Retailer That's Actually Owned By Amazon

staff@moneydigest.com (Colin Boyd) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Amazon has found success in many industries, but it once had some serious competition in the footwear sector ... until it bought the other company.

Paul Newman's Acting Career Took An Unexpected Turn That Made Millions

staff@moneydigest.com (Kyle Schurman) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Although acting made him a good deal of money, Paul Newman's unexpected career move generated hundreds of millions of dollars - all of which he gave away.

The Cost Of An Original Taco Bell Taco Will Stop You In Your Tracks

staff@moneydigest.com (Tamilore Onikosi) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Taco Bell's menu isn't too expensive today, with the Crunchy Taco going for just over $2. Here's what the chain's original taco cost back in the early '60s.

The Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand That Filed For Bankruptcy In 2026

staff@moneydigest.com (Brianna Gunter) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Despite soaring to head-spinning success in a single decade and achieving a $1 billion valuation, this beauty brand has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

A Major Media Company Just Filed For Bankruptcy And The Reason Is Clear

staff@moneydigest.com (Colin Boyd) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Despite a nationwide reach and a wide selection of programming and services, a large American media agency recently succumbed to some major debts.

JPMorgan Chase Had A Rough 2025 (And Its Still Paying For It)

staff@moneydigest.com (Colin Boyd) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0000

2025 saw a lot of unprecedented changes to the American economy, and even a bank as large as JPMorgan Chase couldn't make it out unscathed.