Cost of Livings
Cost of Livings
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Facial Recognition for Shoplifting? A Critical Look at the Proposal
A reader argues that widespread facial recognition could solve shoplifting in supermarkets. However, the proposal raises concerns about bias, privacy,…
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Is a Healthy Diet Still Affordable in Today’s Economy?
High food prices are making government-recommended diets harder to afford, especially for lower-income households. A new video explores the gap…
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Record-Strong El Niño Could Push Australian Supermarket Bills Higher
Experts warn that a record-strength El Niño could drive up food prices in Australia, affecting households and complicating inflation control…
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Midterm Voters Share Their Top Concerns on Trump 2.0
Nine US voters from diverse backgrounds discuss key issues like cost of living, immigration, and the Iran war ahead of…
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Australians Scramble for Second Jobs Amid Rising Costs
A growing number of Australians are taking on second jobs to cope with soaring living expenses and rising mortgage payments,…
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Convenience Stores Overcharge Consumers in U.S. Investigation Finds
A Guardian investigation reveals that 7-Eleven and Circle K stores frequently charge more at checkout than advertised on shelves, raising…
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A Mamdaniesque State Supermarket? Anything That Causes the Duopoly to Suffer is Good for Me
A satirical take on supermarket monopolies in Australia suggests a state-run supermarket could disrupt the current retail duopoly — a…
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Ask Economist Isabella Weber About Inflation and Affordability
Join a reader Q&A with Isabella Weber, a leading economist on inflation, affordability, and the cost of living. Share your…
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Beginner’s Guide to Building an Emergency Fund (Even on a Low Income)
Step-by-step: £500 → 1 month → 3 months An emergency fund is cash you can access quickly when life happens:…
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Cut Bills Without Misery: 30 Tiny Habits That Save Money
Saving money doesn’t have to mean living on toast and cancelling everything fun. The easiest savings come from tiny habits—small…
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