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from24/7 Wall St.
2 hours ago

The 10 Most Common Spending Categories in Retirement

While most people focus on the dollar amount they want to retire with, that is putting the cart before the horse. To understand how much you need to save, you first need to figure out how much you are going to spend in retirement. The rule of thumb for retirement says to plan on needing around 80% of what you're spending pre-retirement. Of course, this is simply a general benchmark, and every individual's needs will be different. Many retirees actually spend closer to 70% of pre-retirement income (on average), while others may need more than 100% depending on healthcare, housing, or lifestyle. Across a broad swath of the population, people have pretty similar ideas on what categories they will be spending their money on.
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fromWorld Wild Schooling
1 day ago

12 Beautiful Places in the Caribbean Where You Can Live for Less Than $1,000 a Month

Twelve affordable Caribbean and nearby destinations allow comfortable living on $1,000 monthly with beaches, tropical climate, and vibrant local culture.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I moved from Wisconsin to New York City over a decade ago. Here are the biggest culture shocks that surprise me when I return to the Midwest.

To a long-term New York City resident, the Midwest feels strikingly different: lower prices, larger stores, emptier airports, strong accents, friendliness, and football passion.
#journalism-funding
fromFortune
1 day ago

This millennial nurse commutes 5,000 miles from Sweden to work at a California hospital. She works eight days in a row and rakes in over $100 an hour | Fortune

Courtney El Refai may call Sweden home, but every six weeks the 32-year-old commutes some 5,300 miles away to work at a San Francisco hospital as a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse. While some may call it crazy, El Refai said it's all worth it for her dream job. Making over $100 an hour on a per diem schedule, she only has to work four, eight-hour shifts every four weeks.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Expats are running away to Panama-they're enjoying a better quality of life for 40% less than back home | Fortune

Panama offers lower costs, high expat satisfaction, and top rankings across categories, making it a leading destination for retirees and expatriates.
fromForbes
1 day ago

New Zealand Visa-Government To Launch Two New Visas To Entice Expats

New Zealand is well known for its breathtaking 'Lord of the Rings' landscapes, Maori culture, stunning wildlife, and adventure sports playground. The country was listed 9th on US News' list of best countries in the world in 2024, coming in at number two for a comfortable retirement. The population is generally a happy bunch, too. When asked to rate their general life satisfaction between 0 and 10, New Zealanders graded themselves at 7.3, on average, higher than the OECD average of 6.7.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Not a single place in the U.S. made the cut for top retirement destinations-but experts warn to weigh these 3 factors before moving abroad | Fortune

Retirees are increasingly choosing affordable retirement visas abroad to lower living costs and access relaxed lifestyles, but successful relocation requires careful financial and legal planning.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Just 10pc think it is a good idea to cut Vat rate for hospitality in Budget as healthcare and housing top priorities

Consumers prioritise healthcare, housing, and cost-of-living support, while many doubt the Budget will improve their living standards.
fromwirehub.medianewsgroup.com
3 days ago

Millennial Democrat Ian Calderon announces bid for California governor

He was 27 when he became the first millennial to be elected to the state Assembly in 2012. But he was no newcomer even then Calderon comes from a line of politicians from southeast Los Angeles County. His father, Charles Calderon, started the dynasty when he was elected to the Assembly in 1982. Two of his uncles also served in the Legislature and federal prison for corruption.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

The Cheapest Cities in the World to Get a Beer

Domestic beer prices vary widely worldwide, with Sydney most expensive and Shanghai among the cheapest; global average is $2.14.
#food-inflation
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

This State Spends The Most On Groceries - And It's Probably Not The One You Think - Tasting Table

The brutal combination of rising labor costs, commodity costs, and supply chain disruptions post-pandemic has pushed food prices up by a whopping 31% since 2019, and the threat of the Trump Administration's steep tariffs could make grocery bills even worse. This has had a direct effect on how Americans eat, with Pew reporting that the percent of food insecure households rose by 30% from 2020 to 2023.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Lib Dems have moral duty to defeat Farage, says Davey

The Liberal Democrats aim to prevent Nigel Farage and Reform UK from gaining power by offering radical change and addressing immigration and cost-of-living concerns.
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Country Was Just Named No. 1 in the World for Expats-and It Has Beautiful Beaches, Great Coffee, and Affordable Living

Known for its incredible coffee, gorgeous beaches, and welcoming culture, it's no wonder Panama was named the best country in the world for expats. The designation was part of a 2025 expat insider survey from expat community InterNations, which was shared with Travel + Leisure. In Panama, which took the top spot for the second year in a row, 94 percent of expats surveyed
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fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
1 week ago

Retiring Abroad in 2025: Top 9 Affordable Countries with Expat Communities

Affordable overseas living in 2025 makes Vietnam, Colombia and Panama top retirement destinations for expats seeking comfortable, low-cost lifestyles.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Real estate

My family moved from Austin to Colombia. We're saving so much money, and I love having my in-laws close to help with my kid.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Real estate

We thought moving from California to Tennessee would save us money. The reality wasn't so simple - and we miss the West Coast.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
New York City

We gave up our dream home in Dallas for my career in New York. After just one year, we realized it was a mistake.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Real estate

I moved to Charlotte after I got sick of paying $4,600 a month for a studio in NYC. My life's improved in so many ways.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Real estate

My family moved from Austin to Colombia. We're saving so much money, and I love having my in-laws close to help with my kid.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Real estate

We thought moving from California to Tennessee would save us money. The reality wasn't so simple - and we miss the West Coast.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
New York City

We gave up our dream home in Dallas for my career in New York. After just one year, we realized it was a mistake.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Real estate

I moved to Charlotte after I got sick of paying $4,600 a month for a studio in NYC. My life's improved in so many ways.

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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Students 'overwhelmed' by managing finances

London students face severe financial strain from rising living costs, higher tuition and expensive transport, increasing reliance on budgeting support and funding help.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'That's just unsustainable' - backlash from businesses over proposal to hike minimum wage over 14 in Budget

"Most businesses are making ­decisions to cut hours as they try to stay viable. We all want our staff to have a good standard of living but they have issues with housing, healthcare, childcare and energy costs, and we can't keep forcing those costs back on businesses. "We are now going from the best ­little country in the world to do business to the most expensive country in the world to do business... People have to start reading the tea leaves."
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fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

It's Hard to Live in the "Happiest State in America" - Here's Why

Hawaii offers exceptional health, life satisfaction, low unemployment, and natural beauty but faces an extremely high cost of living and expensive housing.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Is the Most Affordable U.S. Lake Town in the U.S.

The most affordable lake town in the U.S., according to their rankings, is Grenada, Mississippi. Located in north-central Mississippi, about 1.5 hours from both Jackson and Memphis, Grenada has a very low cost of living (just $2,493 a month) thanks in part to low average mortgage costs, which are around $708 a month. The average value of a single-family home is $123,711, and the median household income is $42,470.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Privatisation of UK industries is driving cost of living crisis, says Greens' leader

Privatisation of key UK industries has increased household costs, weakened public services, and exacerbated inequality, prompting calls for accelerated re-nationalisation.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Irish Independent's View: As Dail returns, focus must turn to welfare of our children

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald raised the heartbreaking case of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who died in July. "He was failed by the Government. Harvey's case is not an isolated case. Such failures are shamefully a hallmark of your Government," she told Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns also raised the case, slating the Government for painfully slow progress on the issue of disability. "Sixteen thousand children are overdue an assessment of need, essential therapies are non-existent and hundreds of children left in agony waiting for spinal surgery," she said.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Millions do not plan to turn on heating this winter

Over two million UK households may face winter without central heating due to soaring energy costs, forcing many to use portable heaters and other alternatives.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Is the World's Most Expensive City for 2025-and No, It's Not New York City or London

The Swiss city was found to be the most expensive city to live in on Earth, according to a 2025 mid-year cost of living index from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced database. The index "measures the relative prices of consumer goods and services-including groceries, dining, transportation, and utilities-but excludes housing costs like rent or mortgage payments." The site uses New York City as its baseline city (with an index value of 100) to generate cost of living index numbers for other cities around the world. Relative to that, Zurich scored 112.5, which the company said "suggests that everyday expenses" are higher than in New York.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Walters: California's sky-high costs afford it highest poverty label again

Last year's presidential election underscored, particularly to Democrats, that the costs of living were a major factor in the outcome. Inflation had increased sharply during Joe Biden's presidency, and voters' angst about rising prices worked against Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign to succeed him in the White House. Not surprisingly, therefore, when the California Legislature opened its 2025 session, its dominant Democrats declared that they would focus on taming the state's notoriously high costs for housing, fuel, utilities and other necessities of modern life.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK inflation holds at 3.8% in August, piling pressure on chancellor ahead of budget

UK inflation remained at 3.8% in August, the highest in 19 months, sustaining monetary and fiscal pressure on policymakers.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Canada just got a near-failing grade on Food Banks Canada's Report Card. Here's why | CBC News

Rising food insecurity forces low-income Canadians to stretch limited budgets and overwhelms food banks, with a 40% increase in two years.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?

The triple lock will likely raise the state pension by about 4.7%, easing pensioner hardship but prompting questions about fairness and long-term sustainability.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Boston.com readers are mostly happy, but the unhappy ones have a lot of feelings

Most Boston-area residents report being happy, but high housing costs, rising taxes, traffic, and quality-of-life problems cause strong unhappiness for many.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The 10 most affordable states in the US in 2025 - and the 10 least affordable

Arkansas is the most affordable U.S. state while California is the least affordable, reflecting varying impacts of rising groceries, housing, and insurance costs.
#digital-nomad
fromAol
2 weeks ago
Digital life

This Country Was Just Named the Most Affordable Destination for Digital Nomads

fromAol
2 weeks ago
Digital life

This Country Was Just Named the Most Affordable Destination for Digital Nomads

#inflation
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Business

U.S. Cost of Living: Oklahoma 14.5% Cheaper Than National Average Tops List as Hawaii Soars 82% Higher

Oklahoma has the lowest cost of living with an index of 85.5, making it 14.5% cheaper than the national average.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
UK politics

Air fares and food prices push UK inflation to 18-month high

Inflation rose to 3.8% in July, driven by soaring air fares, hotels and groceries, intensifying cost-of-living pressures and complicating fiscal planning.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The Cities Where Associates Get The Biggest Bang For Their Buck... In Pictures - Above the Law

Standardizing Biglaw associate pay made lower-cost markets more attractive and produced surprising affordability rankings when mean salaries are adjusted for local cost-of-living.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
8 years ago

10 Most Expensive Places to Live in the World

Numbeo's Cost of Living Index ranks the world's most expensive countries and territories in 2025, using New York City as the 100 baseline.
#housing-affordability
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home With the 'Perfect Salary'

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home With the 'Perfect Salary'

fromLondon On The Inside
2 weeks ago

Here's What Some of London's Best Independent Restaurants Make From Their Signature Dishes

With a customer base that's spending less in the face of a cost-of-living crisis and rising operational costs (including higher rents and energy prices, a VAT rate of 20%, and increases in National Living Wage and National Insurance contributions), restaurant owners are watching profit margins get thinner and thinner. Richard H. Turner of Bodean's broke it down like this: "25 years ago, you would be trying to hit a 20% net profit.
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Education
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

A tightening OUSD budget leaves little room for raises this year

Oakland Unified must finalize a fiscal plan while support staff push for Bay Area cost-of-living salary increases amid long tenure and low wages.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners going without essentials, report finds

Many low-income pensioners in the UK struggle to afford essentials, with renters particularly at risk and charities reporting widespread reliance on benefits and family support.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

We moved to Malta 3 years ago. As Americans, living here has made our retirement dreams come true on a tight budget.

Retirees can live comfortably on Social Security in Gozo, Malta, benefiting from lower costs, warm climate, English accessibility, welcoming community, and easy travel.
#digital-nomads
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

How to save money with a low-spend year, with budgeting expert Caz Mooney

A disciplined low-spend year and careful budgeting can help families recover from debt, save for a home, and manage cost-of-living pressures.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Majority of young adults considering emigration due to cost-of-living pressures

High rents and living costs are pushing many under-25s in Ireland to consider emigration, with youth homelessness and financial pressures rising sharply.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Cos of living crisis sees household energy debt triple in 10 years

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

See how your cost of living has changed with the ABC Price Tracker

Interactive Price Tracker shows decade-long, region-specific prices for essentials across the 100 largest U.S. metro areas and updates automatically with the latest data.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The 20 best US suburbs to live in 2025 if you want to escape the city

Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania ranked as the top U.S. suburb for 2025 based on safety, cost, schools, employment, and access to amenities.
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fromGamintraveler
2 weeks ago

12 Best Cities For Living In Europe For Less Than $1500 USD Per Month

Affordable European cities offer vibrant culture and comfortable living for under $1500 USD per month.
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fromGamintraveler
3 weeks ago

Tired Of High Taxes? These 10 Countries Welcome Americans With Open Arms (and Lower Bills)

Relocating abroad can yield substantial tax savings, but each country has unique residency rules, hidden costs, and trade-offs requiring careful evaluation.
Careers
fromYahoo Finance
3 weeks ago

Aussies sacrificing WFH perks in return for 'comfortable' salary: 'Need to earn $100,000'

Australian workers increasingly trade work-life flexibility for higher pay; one engineer left Port Macquarie for Sydney for a 30% salary increase.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Stunning beaches, $500 apartments, and cheap flights: Why 3 Americans moved to this underrated European country

Albania’s natural beauty, low living costs, welcoming locals, and growing tourism attract expats despite developing infrastructure and earthquake damage.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Indonesia in chaos: Five Indonesians give views on why and how to fix it

Widespread protests in Indonesia erupted over economic hardship, politicians' lavish allowances, and state violence culminating in the fatal run-over of a delivery driver.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

U.S. Parents Charge Kids Interest on Loans. Here's How Much. | Entrepreneur

MarketBeat.com's new report, which surveyed more than 3,000 parents, found that an increasing number are charging their adult children interest on family loans. "The Bank of Mom and Dad has always been generous, but even generosity comes with boundaries," says Matt Paulson, founder of MarketBeat.com. "What's striking is that while most parents don't expect repayment - and certainly not at commercial interest rates - inflation and rising costs are starting to reshape how families think about money."
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fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Cities Where Law Firm Associates Can Get The Biggest Bang For Their Buck - Above the Law

Cost-of-living dramatically alters law associates' take-home value; adjusted salaries are highest in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Washington D.C., and Chicago.
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Are Gen Z *actually* bad at partying?

Until very recently, it looked like the teens of the 2020s were behaving very differently. In 2023, more than a fifth of Gen Zers were sober and only one in 10 had tried a Class A drug, with many turning away from drink and drug-induced depravity in favour of healthier, more wholesome activities like gym dates and ' grandma crafts'. But a new IWSR survey, released in June, indicates that famously sensible ' generation clean ' are back on the booze.
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fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Democrats Can't Afford to Ignore Trump's Creeping Fascism

As President Donald Trump openly contemplates sending military forces into more American cities, the leading congressional Democrats almost invariably describe his actions as an attempt to create a "distraction" from something else - whether that's the cost of living, the massive Medicaid cuts he signed into law, or the controversy around the Jeffrey Epstein files. That reflex captures the overwhelming preference of top DC Democrats to frame the 2026 election on familiar partisan grounds, particularly the charge that Trump has failed in his core 2024 promise to bring down the cost of living for average families.
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fromwww.cnbc.com
3 weeks ago

Mexico City residents march against overtourism as protests move beyond Europe

Overtourism protests moved outside of Europe this summer, as residents of Mexico City took to the streets to march against rising costs of living in neighborhoods popular with digital nomads and international visitors.
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fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Country Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire for Its Cost of Living, Safety, and Sunny Weather

Spain is the top retirement destination for 2025 due to low cost of living, excellent healthcare, safety, sunny climate, and perfect travel connectivity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer seeks to wrest back policy control from Treasury in No 10 shake-up

Keir Starmer bolstered No 10's economic team, creating new roles and appointing Darren Jones and Minouche Shafik to assert control over economic policy.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My family of 4 moved to a small town to lower our cost of living. As our lifestyle slowed down, we got closer as a family.

When we finally paused to ask ourselves why we were living that way, the answer was simple: money. We needed to earn enough to sustain our expensive lifestyle, which meant working jobs that left us depleted, sacrificing our mental health, and rarely having quality time as a family. So we made a bold decision: My wife quit her job, I stayed on in a remote position, and we left the city behind to lower our cost of living .
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fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
4 weeks ago

Cincinnati's 50 Newest Listings: August 29, 2025

Nestled along the Ohio River with a vibrant mix of historic charm and modern living, Cincinnati offers homebuyers a city rich in culture, opportunity, and neighborhood pride. Cincinnati's housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes receive about 3 offers and sell in roughly 43 days. The median sale price was $294,243 in July 2025, up 7.0% year over year, with a median $185 per square foot.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Do you live here? 41 states where you might outlive your retirement savings

Seniors in 41 states are projected to have more expenses than income during their golden years, putting them at risk for outliving their retirement savings, according to a new study by Seniorly, an assisted living online marketplace. The amount they're missing, on average, over the course of their retirement years: $115,000. RELATED: Leaving California: Where's the best state to move to in 2025? In California, the gap between projected income and expenses for retirees is far higher: $337,000. Along with the Golden State, three other states New York, Hawaii and Alaska have the nation's highest retirement gaps, where people's income likely can't keep up with expenses.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

The five side hustles that may earn you extra money

Many Britons pursue side hustles to supplement income—motivated by luxury spending and rising living costs—while experts offer guidance on viable revenue-generating options.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Protests resume in Jakarta after ride-share driver killed

Affan Kurniawan was killed on Thursday after an armoured police vehicle ran into him outside Indonesia's House of Representatives, as riot police were dispersing crowds who had gathered to demand higher wages, lower taxes and the removal of allowances for politicians. Motorcycle taxi drivers gathered outside Jakarta Mobile Brigade Corps headquarters on Friday to protest against Kurniawan's death, and students urged protesters to rally later outside police headquarters in the capital city.
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fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Modern Morals: My parents gave my sister money to buy a house but I've had no handout -should I confront them?

I don't know my parents' financial situation, but it's playing on my mind that maybe this is favouritism?
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Windfall tax on banks could raise 8bn a year, Rachel Reeves told

Introduce a QE reserves income levy on major banks to reclaim taxpayer costs from Bank of England QE losses and fund public services.
fromGamintraveler
4 weeks ago

Thinking Of Living Abroad? 15 Countries That Let Americans Stay VisaFree For 1 Year

For more and more Americans, living abroad isn't just a fantasy-it's becoming a practical, affordable lifestyle choice. Whether you're a digital nomad, a gap-year adventurer, or someone simply seeking a reset, spending a year abroad can be transformative. And the best part? There are over a dozen countries that offer visa-free or long-stay entry for U.S. citizens for up to a year.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Energy bills to rise by more than expected ahead of winter

Gas and electricity prices rise 2% from October, lifting typical bills to 1,755 and increasing standing charges to help fund extra consumer support.
California
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Tech founder throws hat in California governor's race | TechCrunch

Ethan Agarwal, Democrat tech founder who raised hundreds of millions, is running for California governor in 2026 to address high living and business costs.
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fromThe Good Life France
1 month ago

Things you should know about living in France - The Good Life France

Living in rural France offers lower housing costs, affordable food and wine, street markets, and variable utilities with septic tanks and wood heating.
Education
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It's like groundhog day. I want something else': Teacher takes career break to work in a bar in the south of France

Rising living costs and workplace frustrations are prompting many teachers to quit or take career breaks and seek better-paid work abroad.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Report: Mass. is now the most expensive state for a family to live comfortably

SmartAsset found that Massachusetts is the most expensive state for a family of four to live comfortably. A Massachusetts family's income needs to be $313,747 to live comfortably, SmartAsset reported. Last year, a four-person household needed an income of $301,184 to do so. Meanwhile, the most expensive state for a single person to live comfortable is Hawaii with a $124,467 salary needed. For single individuals, Massachusetts is a close second with a yearly income of $120,141 needed.
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Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

School uniforms were meant to be the great leveller how does a 400 bill do that? | Lucy Pasha-Robinson

Rising costs and restrictive procurement of school uniforms in England are imposing significant financial strain on parents and undermining their original equality purpose.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

How to reverse nation's declining birth rate? - Harvard Gazette

Policies that lower living costs, expand affordable childcare, and support older parents are more effective at addressing declining birth rates than one-time financial incentives.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

The exact salary the ultra-wealthy say they'd need to feel 'comfortable' in the current climate has been revealed-and it starts at $500,000

Most six-figure earners no longer feel financially successful and say they'd need about $500,000 to feel comfortable amid rising costs and lifestyle pressures.
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