Taylor Swift or bust: As costs weigh on concertgoers, mid-sized shows just aren't worth it

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I spent $640 and traveled hours to see a popular artist in concert. I thought my tickets were legit until the venue scanned them.

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My friend and I tried to see Chappell Roan but ended up getting tickets that would not get us into the show.

Mary Helene Hall

It's not just JLo: Why big musical acts can't sell out concerts anymore

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There are plenty of reasons big musical acts are canceling tours: high ticket prices, overestimating their own popularity, and an overcrowded market.

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Live events became a status symbol in 2023

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Beyoncé performs during the Renaissance World Tour on May 10, 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Splurging on Taylor Swift tickets and a 'funflation' economy is hitting Best Buy's sales, says its CEO

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Taylor Swift performing at the Eras Tour and a Best Buy outlet.
Taylor Swift performing at the Eras Tour and a Best Buy outlet.

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I use a rainy day cash fund to splurge on items like SZA tickets. My method is a little 'girl math' and a little 'cash stuffing,' but it works for me.

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My "rainy day cash" helped me pay for a ticket to see SZA in concert.

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California says goodbye to junk fees — no more hidden charges that aren't advertised up-front

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California says goodbye to junk fees — no more hidden charges that aren't advertised up-front.

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I resell tickets online and make up to $32,000 in profit a month. Here's how I do it.

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Shiraz Mawani.

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The most insidious part of online shopping is about to get even worse

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A group of ninjas stealthily add extra zeros to a price tag, unbeknownst to a mesmerized shopper who thinks she's getting a good deal
Companies have for years added hidden fees onto every online purchase we make — but now these nefarious fees are getting even harder for customers to see.

Nicole Zaridze

All I wanted to do was attend a concert.

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