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The ban marks a departure from Australia’s traditional approach of preserving competitive processes rather than regulating prices directly.
A few hundred extra dollars a month would go a long way for many Coloradans.
It’s part of a global trend towards longer hours as wages can’t keep pace with inflation.
Mamdani’s child care plans could set an example for other policymakers to follow, as Democratic and Republican voters say child care costs are a major problem.
With fertility rates at a record low, many say young people aren’t having kids because they’re too expensive. Turns out, it’s not that simple.
Knowing about the environmental cost of using energy does not drive people to use less, according to a new study.
While some students living in the US without legal authorization can apply for private scholarships or state-based financial aid, a growing number of states are changing the rules.
Early versions of graphic warnings on smoked tobacco products aimed to arouse fear. But addressing feelings of regret and shame may be more motivating to quit.
Food insecurity is widespread and shaped by disadvantage – and has serious health consequences.
It’s cheaper to charge an EV than fuel a petrol car. But while charging can be dirt cheap, it’s not always the case.
After years of warnings of a recruitment crisis in defence, new data show its suddenly risen by 17%. There’s a combination of reasons why.
Greater longevity of marriages has been heralded as a sign of more successful relationships, but the reality is far more nuanced.
High demand for dairy has been good for farmers. But with the price of butter nearing $10, shoppers are asking if it’s time for the government to get involved.
Covering the cost of someone else obviously makes a dent in your own bank account. But researchers found it could have some surprising impacts on your happiness.
Money has long been one of the biggest sources of conflict in relationships, but today’s economic landscape has made financial stress an even greater burden.
It was a passion project for the treasurer, meant to help account for fairness and wellbeing while developing policy. Why has the government stopped talking about it?
Ancient Greeks and Romans were well aware that a cost of living crisis can cause political strife. Here’s how they managed.
Jim Chalmers, Andrew Leigh and Gavin Newsom are among the high-ranking politicians reading and sharing Abundance – a book that urges the left to reset its priorities.
It may be tempting to view hospital parking fees as exploiting a captive market. But the reality is much more complex.
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