What is in the 2024 federal budget for age pensioners?
The 2024 federal budget has been handed down, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers spruiking cost-of-living relief measures. Here's what the budget means for seniors on the age…
Government expected to trigger £7billion Natwest sale for ordinary investors next month – The Sun
THE Government is expected to trigger a £7billion Natwest sale for ordinary investors next month. They will be offered discounts — and possibly even a…
Warning for 1million young homeowners who will be paying off ‘ultra- long’ mortgages in retirement
MORE than one million homeowners are being warned that they could be paying off "ultra-long" mortgages into their retirement. Budding young buyers are choosing longer…
We’ve been told to expect a cautious budget, but will it satisfy an impatient public?
"Economic management", a well-worn political trope even in ordinary times, has been especially prominent in the lead-up to the Albanese government's third federal budget on…
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices
In short: Cooking classes run through neighbourhood houses are helping people learn to prepare healthy and affordable food.The rising cost of food has prompted a…
Urgent warning for thousands of energy customers hit with ‘rip-off’ fees and higher bills after using switching tool
Tens of thousands of homes could have been shifted to energy tariffs with expensive exit fees after signing up to a tool that is supposed…
We quit being ‘slaves to society’ to live off-grid in a gypsy wagon – people are shocked when they see inside
A COUPLE have told how they have quit being "slaves to society" to live off-grid in a van. Billie and Steve ditched the rat race…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urges Bank of England to not cut rates too quickly and risk raising them again
CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt yesterday urged the Bank of England not to cut rates too quickly and risk raising them again. The Bank kept rates at…
Labour’s ‘New Deal’ for workers ignores a key fact – many of our low-paid workforce are here illegally
THE Tory party seems to be out of ideas. Other than clinging on to office.2America's New Deal, enacted in 1933 is said to have lengthened…
Ken Henry knows a thing or two about federal budgets. His message for Jim Chalmers? Hold steady
There aren't many economists willing to depart from the line that Tuesday's budget must tighten the belt on spending and be "contractionary" to prevent another…
Will our politicians EVER wake up to the pressure from mass immigration?
Migrant messWILL our politicians ever wake up to the pressure from mass immigration? About 90 per cent of our housing crisis is caused by the…
Heineken to reopen 62 popular British pubs with £39million investment injection – list of first 10 locations revealed
BEER giant Heineken has announced plans to invest £39million to help reopen 62 previously shuttered British pubs. The global brewing house, which owns over 2,400…
Thousands of struggling households can get £140 in free cash for energy bills – key move to make
THOUSANDS of households under the cosh can get £140 in free cash for energy bills if they just make one move. Although the news is…
I’m a mum of four but spend less than £200 a MONTH on food with my ‘snap happy’ method – it saves me a fortune
A MUM-OF-FOUR has shared how she manages to spend less than £200 a month on food, thanks to her 'snap happy' method. The single mother…
Drivers could save £100s by hitting hidden button while driving – as expert reveals best time to use it
DRIVERS could save themselves hundreds of pounds by hitting a hidden button inside their car while driving. Experts reveal how the cheeky hack could preserve…
Huge credit card mistake left me drowning with £12,000 debt – easy trick now helps me save without even noticing
A MUM-OF-TWO ran into money troubles in her younger years after making a crucial credit card mistake, leaving her with more than £12,000 worth of…
I gave up my home to live in my work van full-time – I sold everything I own… & don’t buy anything as there’s no room
A MAN has revealed he gave up his home and all his belongings to live in his work van full time for good. Brad, who…
Profits at Lloyds fall after bank squeezed to increase rates for savings accounts customers
PROFITS at Lloyds have fallen by more than a quarter after the bank faced more pressure to increase rates for savings accounts customers. Britain’s biggest…
Brewing up demand: Heineken’s foaming beer sales beat analysts’ forecasts
The Dutch brewer sold more beer in Q1 compared with the same time last year, with sales of premium brands doing particularly well. ADVERTISEMENTHeineken, the…
I’m a home design expert – my simple £3 kitchen hack can save you hundreds on energy bills
A HEATING expert has revealed an easy hack which could save you hundreds of pounds on your energy bills. Switching to LED lightbulbs could help you make…