Social Security has 6 years left. The fix that sounds cruelest may be the smartest
Social Security is six years from insolvency. That’s not a projection buried in an actuarial footnote—it’s the opening…
Large Palmerston North fire leaves family rebuilding 46-year business
A commercial building fire in Milson, Palmerston North had 12 fire appliances attending. Photo / Palmerston North Fire…
‘The economy stops’: Expert’s chilling fuel prediction as Australia’s low reserves are exposed
Australia’s economy will grind to a halt and supermarket shelves will be left empty if the nation runs…
What Smart People Say About Oil’s Epic Spike to Almost $120 a Barrel
“Europe in particular is reliant on LNG exports from Qatar, as countries have been weaning themselves off dependence…
Understanding the FERS Retirement Annuity Supplement
The retiree annuity supplement (RAS) is a monthly retirement benefit paid to those FERS employees who retire from…
The (non-alcoholic) ginger beers of New Zealand, ranked
It turns out we have heaps of them – we tried as many as we could get our…
Breakfast briefing: Energy shock to be protracted
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news Qatar has being hit…
Benefit rates rise, but is it enough?
Benefit rates are set to rise on 1 April. Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau Benefit rates are set…
Thai pension fund needs reform, hits risk limit on sell-off
The country’s largest state fund supports 25 million citizens’ healthcare, unemployment benefits and pensions Published Wed, Mar 18,…
FDA approves high-dose Wegovy shots
Federal regulators on Thursday approved a new higher-dose version of the blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy that may help…
How is the Middle East war affecting Australian superannuation funds?
The war in the Middle East is escalating with more attacks on critical energy infrastructure. The shock and…
April 2026 payments dates for universal credit, PIP, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
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