Managing retirement spending woes involves taking stock of financial affairs, understanding how much can be spent, and tracking spending using an online tool. Reframing retirement income as a paycheck from someone else can also help retirees feel more comfortable spending their...

Preparing a small introductory abstract for the news “My Financial Situation as a Member of the Upper Middle Class”. The article discusses strategies for managing finances in the upper middle class, including tracking spending, creating a budget, and meeting with a...

As household solar and battery adoption grows in Australia, competition heats up in the smart meter market. Regulators must prevent industry players from dominating the market, ensuring fair use of household energy data and preventing “walled gardens” that shut out competition. Key...

Life admin refers to the various tasks and responsibilities individuals must manage in their daily lives, outside of work hours. The concept of a 'parallel shift' was introduced by Elizabeth Emens, referring to the additional time and effort dedicated to life...

The UK's shrinking workforce and rising benefits bill are major concerns across all age groups. The government aims to reduce people on sickness or disability benefits from 2.8 million to 2 million without coercion, prioritizing support and encouragement over punishment. By...

The UK government’s rules requiring carmakers to sell a certain percentage of electric vehicles have led to the imminent closure of Vauxhall’s Luton van factory. Stellantis, the parent company, will combine its electric van production at Ellesmere Port instead. The decision...

Young Indian Cricketer Breaks Records in IPL Auction. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricketer from Bihar, has become the youngest player to get a deal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being bought by Rajasthan Royals (RR) for 11 million rupees...

Retail spending fell by 1% in March, with department store and durable goods sales affected by tax return concerns and labor market slowdown. Despite this, retail spending rose 2.9% year-over-year. Economic Indicators: Retail sales fell by 1% in March from the prior month. Spending...

As the April 18 tax filing deadline approaches, it is essential to understand the implications of missing this deadline. Failing to file by next Tuesday will result in an automatic six-month extension to file, but interest and penalties will be applied...

Developing countries need financial assistance for climate efforts as per the COP29 agreement, which sets a goal for climate finance but leaves many details unclear. The Agreement's Implications The agreement sets a goal for climate finance but leaves many details unclear. It will...