d o n n a
@msdonna.bsky.social
i make YouTube videos for one-person businesses. i talk about consumer news & living paycheck-to-paycheck on here.
44.67% — that’s how much my BCBS marketplace plan increased.
‼️ $1,415.03 MONTHLY PAYMENT
include me in the “can’t afford healthcare in America” 2026 statistics.
‼️ $1,415.03 MONTHLY PAYMENT
include me in the “can’t afford healthcare in America” 2026 statistics.
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
44.67% — that’s how much my BCBS marketplace plan increased.
‼️ $1,415.03 MONTHLY PAYMENT
include me in the “can’t afford healthcare in America” 2026 statistics.
‼️ $1,415.03 MONTHLY PAYMENT
include me in the “can’t afford healthcare in America” 2026 statistics.
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In most states open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance starts Nov. 1.
This year 22 million people are about to see their premiums more than double, on average.
At the heart of the government shutdown is the battle to keep these huge costs down.
This year 22 million people are about to see their premiums more than double, on average.
At the heart of the government shutdown is the battle to keep these huge costs down.
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In most states open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance starts Nov. 1.
This year 22 million people are about to see their premiums more than double, on average.
At the heart of the government shutdown is the battle to keep these huge costs down.
This year 22 million people are about to see their premiums more than double, on average.
At the heart of the government shutdown is the battle to keep these huge costs down.
changed the smoke alarm battery without calling for backup.
thinking about starting a home rewiring side hustle now.
thinking about starting a home rewiring side hustle now.
October 31, 2025 at 3:21 AM
changed the smoke alarm battery without calling for backup.
thinking about starting a home rewiring side hustle now.
thinking about starting a home rewiring side hustle now.
did they keep street corn and lemon pepper wings on the menu!?
The Chili's at 45th and Lamar in Austin should have a Michelin Star
October 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
did they keep street corn and lemon pepper wings on the menu!?
jesus take the wheel…
Apple is moving ahead with a plan to bring ads to Maps.
The company will allow businesses to pay to have their details featured more prominently within the app’s searches.
Apple plans to use AI to enhance this new feature, per Bloomberg.
The company will allow businesses to pay to have their details featured more prominently within the app’s searches.
Apple plans to use AI to enhance this new feature, per Bloomberg.
October 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
jesus take the wheel…
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GM
Target
Applied Materials
Conoco
Meta
Nestle
Accenture
Spirit Air
Starbucks
Ford
Salesforce
Paramount
Kroger
Just some of the mass-layoff announcements of recent weeks. Here's a handy tracker:
intellizence.com/insights/lay...
Target
Applied Materials
Conoco
Meta
Nestle
Accenture
Spirit Air
Starbucks
Ford
Salesforce
Paramount
Kroger
Just some of the mass-layoff announcements of recent weeks. Here's a handy tracker:
intellizence.com/insights/lay...
Top Companies that Announced Major Layoffs & Hiring Freezes-2024-25
Intellizence has curated a list of major companies that have announced mass layoffs, job cuts, downsizing, hiring freezes, and furloughs. Subscribe to Intellizence.
intellizence.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
GM
Target
Applied Materials
Conoco
Meta
Nestle
Accenture
Spirit Air
Starbucks
Ford
Salesforce
Paramount
Kroger
Just some of the mass-layoff announcements of recent weeks. Here's a handy tracker:
intellizence.com/insights/lay...
Target
Applied Materials
Conoco
Meta
Nestle
Accenture
Spirit Air
Starbucks
Ford
Salesforce
Paramount
Kroger
Just some of the mass-layoff announcements of recent weeks. Here's a handy tracker:
intellizence.com/insights/lay...
Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas City denied the in-office procedure my doctor recommended seven months ago.
cost = $1500 out of pocket
Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas approved it with no hassles.
cost = $60 copay
make it 👏 make 👏 sense 👏
cost = $1500 out of pocket
Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas approved it with no hassles.
cost = $60 copay
make it 👏 make 👏 sense 👏
October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas City denied the in-office procedure my doctor recommended seven months ago.
cost = $1500 out of pocket
Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas approved it with no hassles.
cost = $60 copay
make it 👏 make 👏 sense 👏
cost = $1500 out of pocket
Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas approved it with no hassles.
cost = $60 copay
make it 👏 make 👏 sense 👏
12,000 white-collar jobs will be eliminated, plus 4,000 manufacturing and supply chain positions.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Nestlé to Slash 16,000 Jobs as New CEO Speeds Up Turnaround
Nestlé SA’s new chief executive officer announced plans to slash 16,000 jobs only weeks after taking over, aiming to build on a stronger-than-expected increase in quarterly sales that lifted the Swiss...
www.bloomberg.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
12,000 white-collar jobs will be eliminated, plus 4,000 manufacturing and supply chain positions.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
can we all, ban together, to stop comma, abuse?! enough, is enough..
October 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
can we all, ban together, to stop comma, abuse?! enough, is enough..
in 2023 i posted a video about my struggles living paycheck to paycheck.
that video S T I L L gets comments from people thanking me for sharing the realities of what it’s really like.
millionaires are out of touch. their $$ advice will leave you depressed & doubting yourself.
that video S T I L L gets comments from people thanking me for sharing the realities of what it’s really like.
millionaires are out of touch. their $$ advice will leave you depressed & doubting yourself.
October 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
in 2023 i posted a video about my struggles living paycheck to paycheck.
that video S T I L L gets comments from people thanking me for sharing the realities of what it’s really like.
millionaires are out of touch. their $$ advice will leave you depressed & doubting yourself.
that video S T I L L gets comments from people thanking me for sharing the realities of what it’s really like.
millionaires are out of touch. their $$ advice will leave you depressed & doubting yourself.
the cleaning that takes place after you’ve been sick is the best kind…
October 6, 2025 at 1:14 AM
the cleaning that takes place after you’ve been sick is the best kind…
cooking one meal on Monday and eating it until it’s all gone has been the best “we got food at home!” for me.
basic sandwiches and a couple of HEB dinners in between for variety.
another savings perk sponsored by 100% remote work.
basic sandwiches and a couple of HEB dinners in between for variety.
another savings perk sponsored by 100% remote work.
September 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
cooking one meal on Monday and eating it until it’s all gone has been the best “we got food at home!” for me.
basic sandwiches and a couple of HEB dinners in between for variety.
another savings perk sponsored by 100% remote work.
basic sandwiches and a couple of HEB dinners in between for variety.
another savings perk sponsored by 100% remote work.
we’re in a league of our own and take this very seriously y’all…
Whether they're a recognized MICHELIN Star restaurant or on another top list, some Central Texas BBQ joints landed a spot on Southern Living's Top 50 BBQ Joints of the South. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/several-texas-bbq-joints-make-southern-livings-top-50-bbq-joints-of-the-south/
Several Texas BBQ joints make Southern Living’s Top 50 BBQ Joints of the South
Seventeen barbecue joints in Texas made Southern Living’s Top 50 BBQ Joints of the South, including Austin.
www.kxan.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
we’re in a league of our own and take this very seriously y’all…
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A wholesome and much needed TL cleanser.
September 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A wholesome and much needed TL cleanser.
only 2 have made it through today.
daily average is around 9.
let’s see how long this lasts.
daily average is around 9.
let’s see how long this lasts.
iOS 26. So far. Best feature. Blocking and filtering all the spam calls. Winner winner chicken dinner.
September 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
only 2 have made it through today.
daily average is around 9.
let’s see how long this lasts.
daily average is around 9.
let’s see how long this lasts.
🥹 that second cup of coffee is always a good idea until it isn’t…
September 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🥹 that second cup of coffee is always a good idea until it isn’t…
new snack alert: egg salad.
started out as deviled. but i pivoted during the scooping process.
started out as deviled. but i pivoted during the scooping process.
September 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
new snack alert: egg salad.
started out as deviled. but i pivoted during the scooping process.
started out as deviled. but i pivoted during the scooping process.
the cost per wear i’m getting out of these $6.99 Old Navy shorts from the thrift store is a topic worth discussing okay…
September 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
the cost per wear i’m getting out of these $6.99 Old Navy shorts from the thrift store is a topic worth discussing okay…
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The U.S. added just 54,000 jobs last month, well below expectations.
At the same time jobless claims increased to 237,000
At the same time jobless claims increased to 237,000
September 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The U.S. added just 54,000 jobs last month, well below expectations.
At the same time jobless claims increased to 237,000
At the same time jobless claims increased to 237,000
all this time i thought it was short for ‘motive.’ 🙇🏿
Our MO is to tell you things like ‘MO’ is short for ‘modus operandi’ which means “mode/method of operation.”
September 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
all this time i thought it was short for ‘motive.’ 🙇🏿
today’s Lifetime Movie Network theme is psycho employees. because Labor Day.
🥹 i absolutely love it here.
🥹 i absolutely love it here.
September 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
today’s Lifetime Movie Network theme is psycho employees. because Labor Day.
🥹 i absolutely love it here.
🥹 i absolutely love it here.
in conclusion - we will be charging you more. prepare your pockets accordingly.
The corporate euphemisms for price hikes are hilarious.
Urban Outfitters: "gentle" price adjustments
Victoria's Secret: "evolving promotional approach"
Hormel: "targeted pricing actions”
@wsj.com $HRL
www.wsj.com/business/ear...
Urban Outfitters: "gentle" price adjustments
Victoria's Secret: "evolving promotional approach"
Hormel: "targeted pricing actions”
@wsj.com $HRL
www.wsj.com/business/ear...
Hormel Foods to Raise Prices as Commodity Costs Hurt Profit
Hormel Foods said it’s planning to take “targeted pricing actions” as higher commodity input costs hurt fourth-quarter results and were expected to weigh on profitability for the rest of the year.
www.wsj.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
in conclusion - we will be charging you more. prepare your pockets accordingly.
⚠️ late payments over 90 days were up 109%. folks with the HIGHEST credit scores are falling behind.
www.reuters.com/business/fin...
www.reuters.com/business/fin...
US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments
U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on Monday, in a sign that Americans' financial health may be deteriorating more broadly.
www.reuters.com
August 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
⚠️ late payments over 90 days were up 109%. folks with the HIGHEST credit scores are falling behind.
www.reuters.com/business/fin...
www.reuters.com/business/fin...
the Lifetime movie people will have experienced the most violent trauma imaginable.
then 24 hours after their stalker nanny is arrested - they at an art gallery grand opening laughing & sipping wine…
then 24 hours after their stalker nanny is arrested - they at an art gallery grand opening laughing & sipping wine…
August 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
the Lifetime movie people will have experienced the most violent trauma imaginable.
then 24 hours after their stalker nanny is arrested - they at an art gallery grand opening laughing & sipping wine…
then 24 hours after their stalker nanny is arrested - they at an art gallery grand opening laughing & sipping wine…
it’s still apartment shopping season.
👉 be sure to ask about quick move-in specials.
👉 and please read the online reviews before you sign a lease.
👉 be sure to ask about quick move-in specials.
👉 and please read the online reviews before you sign a lease.
August 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
it’s still apartment shopping season.
👉 be sure to ask about quick move-in specials.
👉 and please read the online reviews before you sign a lease.
👉 be sure to ask about quick move-in specials.
👉 and please read the online reviews before you sign a lease.