Changes to 7-Eleven’s Fuel Price Lock slammed by customers: ‘Extremely unfair’

Changes to 7-Eleven’s Fuel Price Lock slammed by customers: ‘Extremely unfair’

A change to 7-Eleven’s Fuel Price Lock policy has been slammed by customers. The chain’s Fuel Price Lock function allows customers to use the 7-Eleven app to search for nearby 7-Eleven locations and “lock in” the best current local fuel price for up to seven days. But under changes that came into effect on February … Read more

Tax pros brace for ‘tidal wave’ of crypto tax scrutiny from IRS

Tax pros brace for ‘tidal wave’ of crypto tax scrutiny from IRS

Shannonstent | E+ | Getty Images As the IRS bolsters its cryptocurrency expertise, tax professionals are bracing for increased scrutiny of digital currency.  Digital assets are one of the agency’s “priority areas,” according to a press release sent last week. The IRS announced it hired two former crypto executives to beef up its digital currency … Read more

What the SEC climate disclosure rule may mean for investors

What the SEC climate disclosure rule may mean for investors

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler testifies before the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on July 19, 2023 in Washington.  Win Mcnamee | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to issue a final rule on Wednesday that would require companies to beef up disclosures around climate … Read more

Bondi Pizza on brink of collapse leaving staff in limbo

Bondi Pizza on brink of collapse leaving staff in limbo

A popular Sydney pizza chain is reportedly struggling to stay afloat after going into administration, leaving 120 concerned staff in limbo. Bondi Pizza operates three restaurants in New South Wales, located in Macqurie park, Parramatta and Eastgardens A newly-opened Randwick location does appear to be affected by the administration. Stream local 7NEWS free on 7plus … Read more

The Budgetnista Tiffany Aliche: How to start budgeting

The Budgetnista Tiffany Aliche: How to start budgeting

A young woman in her early 20s riding a chopper cycle. Karan Kapoor | The Image Bank | Getty Images Having a strong budget can help you build financial wellness. “A budget is a picture of what your money is doing,” Tiffany Aliche, also known as The Budgetnista, told CNBC during a Women & Wealth … Read more

Rork Projects collapses after ‘tsunami of impossible economic conditions’ leaving workers in limbo

Rork Projects collapses after ‘tsunami of impossible economic conditions’ leaving workers in limbo

A major Australian building and construction group spanning four states has collapsed, with the director blaming “impossible” economic conditions and building costs for the company’s downfall. Rork Projects, which describes itself as a national fit-out and refurbishment company, went into administration on Friday after 26 years of operation. The group, which serviced the corporate and … Read more

Millionaires reach limit for Social Security payroll taxes for 2024

Millionaires reach limit for Social Security payroll taxes for 2024

Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Most Americans can expect to pay Social Security payroll taxes throughout 2024. But for top earners with gross annual wage income of $1 million, March 2 marks the date at which they will stop paying into the program, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. The reason why … Read more

Stop Being Poor

Stop Being Poor

Financial advice is a fraught topic. It’s important to everyone — we all have to participate in the market economy on which our society is built — but the methods that work for one person often don’t work for another. So, when Dave Ramsey comes calling, it’s often best to just not pick up. I … Read more

Household appliances cost more but don’t last like they used to

Household appliances cost more but don’t last like they used to

Customers look at appliances for sale at a Best Buy store in Miami, Florida, Oct. 8, 2021. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Sara Rathner didn’t want to replace her clothes dryer. But a part was clearly broken, causing the machine to make a high-pitched squealing sound every time she dried a load of laundry.  “We … Read more