Extreme weather sparks higher wholesale energy prices

Some of the most extreme weather Australia has ever seen is proving to be the "X-factor" for power bills as wholesale energy prices rise. Read More

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers ... Read More

Costco’s hot dog is still $1.50 when everything has gotten more expensive. Here's why

Learn how Costco's $1.50 hot dog-soda combo price remains unchanged since 1985, defying inflation and boosting customer loyalty through a strategic loss-leader approach. Read More

Money latest: TV star banned from flight over passport issue; 'child-free' pub triggers outrage

A new mother contacted us asking about her employment rights after maternity leave - and we've enlisted the help of a legal expert. Read this and all the latest consumer and personal finances news in ... Read More

Inflation eases to 3.2%: Impact on savings and mortgage rates

Whilst it is good news inflation is easing, economists had predicted inflation in March would be 3.1% and it has therefore come in higher than expected. As such there were concerns the Bank of England ... Read More

Money latest: My employer rejected my request for flexible work after maternity leave - what are my rights?

The default tariff for prepayment meters is now cheaper than other types of meter - so should you switch? You can read this and our other weekend features, and leave a comment, below - and check back ... Read More

These New Jersey Cities Are The Most Expensive To Live In

Let us know where you live and what expenses hurt the most living here in New Jersey. Other towns that made the list of most expensive cities include: 11. Bayonne 12. South Toms River 13. West New ... Read More

FDA finds traces of bird flu virus in grocery store milk but says pasteurized dairy is still safe

“Even if virus is detected in raw milk, pasteurization is generally expected to eliminate pathogens to a level that does not pose a risk to consumer health,” the ... his major worry is that the ... Read More

There’s a Text Scam Targeting Louisiana Residents, Wiping Out Bank Accounts

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has more information: ... Read More

Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran fired air defense batteries early Friday morning after reports of explosions near a major airbase at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. Read More

Brazilian police detain woman suspected of taking a dead man to withdraw bank loan

Video appears to show the woman at the counter of a Rio de Janeiro branch of Itau Bank, propping up the head of an elderly man in a wheelchair and trying to get his hand to clasp a pen. Read More

FTSE 100 closes at record high and Wall Street rises as stocks rebound

The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks pushed higher on Monday amid an easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices ( BZ=F) also fell sharply, easing investors' concerns about a ... Read More