Early COLA predictions are out: Here’s what Social Security recipients might get in 2027
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A typical retiree’s monthly Social Security payment now exceeds $2,000 thanks to the new…
Australia says US price floor backdown won’t derail its critical minerals strategy
Australia on Friday said it would support its critical mineral supply chains after the US stepped back from…
Fresh oil dollars won’t fix Venezuela’s economy, says former minister
The recent strategy of the United States toward Venezuela consists of controlling oil sales and managing the dollar…
6 fast ways to simplify your finances in 2026
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Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists
Botswana’s diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country unable…
BRICS Nations Unite to Explore Digital Currency, Challenge Dollar Dominance
The BRICS nations are considering the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to facilitate cross-border trade and…
Dear Abby: Is it fair of me to exclude son from my estate planning due to what he did when his grandmother died?
DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away six years ago. She was a manipulative woman who had alienated all…
Strong baht adds pressure on condo market as foreigners delay transfers
A stronger baht is emerging as another major headwind for Thailand’s property sector, particularly the condominium market that…
Syria to start replacing currency from January, central bank says
Syria will start swapping old banknotes for new ones from Jan. 1, 2026, its central bank chief said…
South Korea vows to prop up the won as currency slides – Nikkei Asia
South Korea vows to prop up the won as currency slides Nikkei AsiaKRW recovers on jawboning and NPS hedging,…
Big Spending: Today’s Shocking Japan-US Price Differences
A business trip to New York and Washington drives home the price gaps now in place between America…
Preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 53.3 in December as inflation expectations ease – KITCO
Preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 53.3 in December as inflation expectations ease KITCOUS consumer sentiment jumps for first time…