Cuts of meat that can save you money and how to cook with them
With the rising cost of living and inflation continuing to put a strain on household budgets, many of us are looking to cut costs wherever possible, including at the supermarket. The cost of meat, in particular, has risen sharply over the past 12 months, with March 2026 Consumer Price Index data revealing beef and veal […]
How to deal with money stress in your relationship
Financial issues are one of the top five reasons couples experience relationship conflict, and many are feeling it amid cost-of-living pressures. That’s according to Elisabeth Shaw, CEO of Relationships Australia NSW. She says while tension between partners isn’t always about money, many people clash over values, spending habits, and how they respond to financial pressure. […]
How to watch the king's speech like a pro – POLITICO
King Charles III will on Wednesday deliver a speech setting out Keir Starmer's legislative agenda. Here's what to look out for. Source link
What is financial stress and how does it affect our decisions?
With rising fuel costs and interest rates on top of our already high cost of living, financial stress is hitting many of us hard. If you’re worried about money right now, you’re probably already looking for ways to cut back your spending. And if it’s causing distraction — for example, you’re worrying about money when […]
How I have fun with friends without spending money
When I first moved back to Australia after years living in Spain, I brought home an unexpected skill: how to hang out with friends without spending money. Cash was tight while abroad, and most of my circle couldn’t afford regular fancy dinners or big nights out, so we learnt to get creative — and often […]
How to navigate the complex world of virtual money – The Irish Times
A lot is happening with our money right now, from our migration into a cashless world and the roll-out of instant money transfers to the creation of a digital euro and the invention of new currencies in the United States, transforming how we spend. That is indeed a lot. Can we start at the beginning? […]
Ed Davey knows how to have fun. But can the Lib Dems get serious? – POLITICO
“Health and social care will be a top issue at the next election, and people who think otherwise haven’t read their history books, they haven’t looked at election day, over the last 30, 40, 50 years,” he argues. “If you look across Parliament and outside, the Tories are nowhere, they’ve got no credibility. They don’t […]
How to make your food last longer
Life is expensive these days. Really expensive. Especially when it comes to stocking up the pantry and filling the fridge, writes Claire Turnbull. Food prices have risen by around 5% in the past 12 months, with some basics like milk, butter and cheese among the biggest contributors. Unsurprisingly, many of us are really feeling the […]
I am quite good with money. I know exactly how to spend it all – The Irish Times
I am quite good with money. I know exactly how to spend it all for a maximum return on happiness. Really I should be given loads of it on this basis. I wouldn’t squirrel it away in anything as selfish as “savings” where it wouldn’t do the economy much good. I’d be out there stimulating […]
Australians are paying hundreds for power. Here’s how to read your bill
Here’s how consumers are handling higher energy bills across Australia. The average Australian household now spends upwards of $300 a quarter on electricity. As an election looms, both major parties have promised short-term relief — which may not be enough to ease cost-of-living pressures. We’re taking a closer look at the average power bill to […]