Small Business: Tradie turns sleepless nights into AI tool to tame job budgets
What tradies do at the start of a project is gather all the estimates and quotes, along with…
Japan’s defense spending to reach 1.9% of GDP this fiscal year
Japan is making progress toward its goal of bringing defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product, Defense…
Frugal influencers share top money-saving tips for 2026 — but critics clap back: ‘You can’t budget yourself out of poverty’
They’re not buying this “no buy” advice. A slew of TikTok influencers are sharing their best money-saving methods…
Medical expenses in Japan hit record ¥48 trillion in fiscal 2023
Medical expenses in Japan for fiscal 2023 rose 3% from the previous year to ¥48.1 trillion, marking a…
FMA boss concerned about ‘stark inequality’ as number of people contributing to KiwiSaver falls for the first time
“If this trend continues, we risk a stark inequality between the contributing and non-contributing members of our national…
Crisis hotlines are getting wiped out, leaving despondent people at the mercy of AI
For those who are suicidal and seeking help, every second matters. But across the country, crisis hotlines designed…
Woman saved $44K after living on gas station free food staples, intense budgeting for 6 years
A woman so poor she lived off free food samples from a local gas station and only used…
Environment Ministry to boost support for local governments facing bear attacks
Amid continuing reports of bear attacks throughout the nation, the Environment Ministry is looking to strengthen its measures…
Budgeting tips to live by
How to lower your bills monthly Lower monthly reoccurring bills with these budgeting tips. ProblemSolved, USA TODAY Destiny’s…