Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
Thai consumers are being squeezed by rising living costs, with fresh food prices climbing sharply, particularly for pork,…
Rising insurance costs risk turning Australian retirements into a ‘prison’
The promise of Australian retirements is often sold to look something like Carolyn Smith’s. A sea change to…
Martin Lewis response to those leaving the heating on ‘all day on low’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis and his Money Saving Expert (MSE) site have been assisting Brits for years when it comes…
Six essentials face tighter price controls as Thailand moves to curb costs
Six essential items to require permission before any price increase To help manage living costs and prevent consumers…
Where Australians spend their money and feel a budget pinch
Suzenne A’Neile, an 83-year-old retiree from Ardeer in suburban Melbourne, seen on March 10, 2026.(ABC News: Danielle Bonica)…
AA warns against panic buying and stockpiling
The Automobile Association (AA) is warning against panic buying or stockpiling fuel, saying large quantities may impact house…
Kiwi ex-pat’s plea to NZ politicians after crossing the ditch
New Zealanders are heading into an election year under pressure. Against that backdrop, 1News reporter Aziz Al-Sa’afin asks…
First home buyers defy ‘sluggish’ housing market as sales fall again
First home buyers are holding their ground in a subdued housing market, new data suggests — making up…
Fuel stocks dip slightly but Govt downplays concerns
The Government says fuel levels across the country are “slightly down” from last week, but maintains this was…
Second bank this week hikes mortgage rates
Another major bank has increased some fixed home loan rates from today. BNZ announced this morning it would…
Social Security will cut benefits if Congress fails to act (Opinion)
Campaign season is once again in full swing, with countless political ads blanketing the airwaves on any number…
Petrol price could hit $4, economists warn
It’s feasible that petrol prices could reach $4 a litre, economists say. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East…