Braden Bjella

Braden Bjella

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

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Woman claims Chime closed her account, told her she’d get money via check within 30 days

‘Chime stole my tax refund’: Woman claims Chime closed her account, told her she’d get money via check within 30 days. It never arrived

'I had a baby a month ago. This is not the time to be playing with my money.'

On Apr 22, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Passenger says Uber charged her $45 after quoting her $14. She says it's their new 'dynamic pricing'

‘That’s why I use my Cash App for everything’: Uber charges passenger $43 after quoting her $14.95. She says it’s their new ‘dynamic pricing’

'Dispute that charge immediately.'

On Apr 21, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Driver says she's only paying $45 in insurance after finding Toyota Camry on Facebook Marketplace

‘There’s no way Geico is charging $45’: Driver says she’s only paying $45 in insurance after finding Toyota Camry on Facebook Marketplace

'I drive a 2004 Toyota Camry and mines $300.'

On Apr 21, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Woman says Verizon secretly started upcharging her on her monthly bill

‘That’s why I left’: Woman says Verizon secretly started upcharging her on her monthly bill. Viewers say it’s common

'No because I’m sick of my month bill changing EVERY MONTH.'

On Apr 21, 2024 by Braden Bjella

‘This is why I switched from Costco to Sam’s Club’: Customer catches Costco falsely advertising Kettle Brand chips

'80% of the time Costco is more expensive per unit.'

On Apr 20, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Ross customer calls out store's new 10-second waiting period

‘Face scan?’: Ross customer calls out store’s new 10-second waiting period at front door

'There is nothing I need from Ross that bad.'

On Apr 20, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Subway customer questions new metal barrier, says it makes it impossible to see his sandwich being prepared

‘We’re supposed to tell customers it’s to keep it cold but…’: Subway customer questions new cover hiding meats, says it makes it impossible to see sandwich being prepared

'I'd tell em to lift my sub up after every ingredient.'

On Apr 20, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Expert says don't look for an apartment on Apartments.com or Zillow. Use these 3 places instead

‘Rents are going to be much higher’: Expert says don’t look for an apartment on Apartments.com or Zillow. Use these 4 places instead

'It'll be a little bit cheaper when you're dealing with a real person.'

On Apr 19, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Customer catches Walmart falsely advertising Rice Chex cereal, charging more at self-checkout

‘9 times out of 10, the prices do not match’: Customer catches Walmart falsely advertising Rice Chex cereal, charging more at self-checkout

'Walmart self checkout is stealing your money SNEAKILY.'

On Apr 19, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Woman says she was asked to tip $84 for Target order after paying for $49 subscription

‘You shouldn’t have to pay for the service AND the tip!’: Woman says she was asked to tip $84 for Target order after paying for $49 subscription

'That’s why I canceled.'

On Apr 18, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l+r), Walmart storefront(c)

‘It’s all a scam’: Woman shares why you should always round up when making purchases in-store after being asked at Walmart self-checkout. But there’s a catch

'I have saved so much money this year.'

On Apr 18, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Man talking(l+r), Bartender hand offering margarita with lime(c)

‘I was discreet about it because I didn’t want to embarrass her’: Bartender shares the one thing you should never do when you’re at a bar

'Because she was so kind, I wanted to be polite.'

On Apr 17, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l+r), Stack of cash(c)

‘I know she was trying to relate but it’s not the same’: Woman can’t believe boss’ response after she confides that she’s ‘struggling with money’

'I'm struggling to afford groceries.'

On Apr 17, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Man talking(l+r), Verizon store(c)

‘I’m changing my identity’: Verizon customer says company is trying to bill him $439 million after he changed phone plan

'Verizon sent me to collections.'

On Apr 16, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Woman sipping drink(l), Chick-fil-a sign(c), Woman showing off drink(r)

‘I thought I ordered something wrong’: Chick-fil-A accused of false advertising with Cherry Berry spring drink

'This is gonna be gone in like 30 seconds flat.'

On Apr 16, 2024 by Braden Bjella