Households would save on 30 essential grocery products under a cap on prices put forward by the Queensland Greens. The price of basic essential items such as milk, bread, eggs and nappies would be tied and linked to January 2024 wages so that wages match price growth, the Greens said. The minor party, which has … Read more
Urbazon | E+ | Getty Images About 1,900 residents in Texas’ Harris County were set to start receiving $500 monthly payments starting this spring. The money — provided through a new 18-month guaranteed income pilot, Uplift Harris, a Harris County Public Health initiative — was aimed at county residents of 10 ZIP codes who are … Read more
Grace Cary | Moment | Getty Images Whether you’re mid-career or nearing retirement, it’s important to know where you’re investing — and how those accounts could impact future taxes, experts say. Many workers are heavily concentrated in tax-deferred savings via a pretax 401(k) plan or traditional individual retirement accounts, which incur regular income taxes on … Read more
Telstra customers are set to pay more for mobile postpaid and pre-paid plans, and pre-paid mobile broadband services. Most plans will increase between $2 and $4 per month progressively from August 27. Customers on postpaid plans will pay the increased fees from this time. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The Basic … Read more
Facing mounting cost-of-living pressures, taxpayers can now lodge their returns for the 2023-2024 financial year and hopefully receive some much-needed tax dollars back. This includes Australians who receive government payments, who must either lodge a tax return or complete a form explaining they receive a non-taxable payment. Centrelink payments including JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Age Pension … Read more
A Sydney supermarket is offering free eggs and milk, and $10 off your first order as well as free delivery on orders over $59 in an attempt to help families save. Online supermarket, eBest, has relaunched with specials that aim to offer affordable options for essential pantry items. “While eBest is renowned for its Asian … Read more
Millions of Australians are living in hygiene poverty as the soaring cost of living leaves many unable to afford soap, shampoo and deodorant, a survey has found. More than four million people, or more than one in seven, recently skipped buying essential personal hygiene or household cleaning products, according to charity Good360 Australia. “It’s heartbreaking … Read more
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images I was packing up to head home from work last week when I noticed something that made my stomach sick. The space in my backpack normally occupied by my wallet was empty. I searched every nook and cranny of my bag and even crawled under my desk to search … Read more
In the early days of her tennis career, Serena Williams cared so much about winning that she forgot to collect her earnings — repeatedly. Williams, 42, brought in $94.8 million in prize money as a tennis player before retiring in 2022, according to the Women’s Tennis Association. Early in her career, she nearly left a … Read more
Students study in the Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas at Austin on February 22, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images New affordable repayment plan faces legal attacks The Biden administration rolled out its new repayment plan, known as SAVE, or the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, in the summer … Read more
