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In a welcome financial boost for millions of Australians, Centrelink payments are set to rise in March 2025, ensuring income support keeps pace with inflation. Around five million pensioners and welfare recipients will see their payments increase as part of the government’s twice-yearly indexation adjustments. These changes will impact key payments, including: ✔️ Age Pension✔️ Continue reading

As the cost of housing continues to climb, many retirees are exploring shared homeownership as a way to afford living in prime locations. But for Age Pension recipients, the big question remains: Will co-owning a home affect pension entitlements? Robyn, a pensioner from country Victoria, is considering buying a house in Melbourne with her long-time Continue reading

With inflation and the rising cost of living stretching household budgets across Australia, many Centrelink recipients are set to receive a much-needed financial boost. As part of the government’s March 20 indexation adjustment, payments will be increased to help Australians keep pace with rising expenses. This automatic indexation—one of four key adjustments made each year—will Continue reading

In a long-anticipated move, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut interest rates for the first time since November 2020, joining other major global central banks in easing monetary policy. On Tuesday, the RBA reduced its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%, marking a significant shift after a prolonged period of rate Continue reading

The UK Government has confirmed that local authorities in England have the power to change the eligibility age for free bus travel. This revelation comes in response to an online petition advocating for a reduction in the qualifying age to 60, similar to policies in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The petition, which has gained Continue reading

Air fryers have become a kitchen essential for millions of households, offering a fast and cost-effective way to cook. However, their growing popularity has led to a surge in home insurance claims for fire damage, prompting insurer Aviva to issue a stark warning to homeowners. According to Aviva, four out of five air fryer users Continue reading

Barclays has reassured customers that they will be fully compensated after a significant technical glitch left thousands unable to complete transactions over the weekend. The outage, which began on Friday, coincided with key financial deadlines, leading to widespread frustration. The banking giant has committed to reimbursing any customer who faced late fees or other financial Continue reading

In a groundbreaking move, Tesla is set to enter the budget EV market, with an affordable electric vehicle expected to roll out in early 2025. According to Tesla’s latest quarterly earnings call, CEO Elon Musk reaffirmed the company’s commitment to making EVs more accessible, signaling a major shift in the brand’s pricing strategy. While Tesla Continue reading

Anker has issued a recall for approximately 69,000 of its Bluetooth speakers sold on Amazon due to a significant safety hazard involving the batteries. The issue centers on the lithium-ion batteries within the devices, which have been found to overheat, posing a serious fire risk. This recall, active in both the United States and Canada, Continue reading

Sephora shoppers and haircare fans, you’ll want to check your bathrooms immediately. A popular salon-brand shampoo is being recalled in Canada due to a microbial hazard, which could pose a health risk. Health Canada has issued an urgent recall notice for the Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo, sold in various sizes at Continue reading