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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

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is stepping up its fight against a rising wave of tax fraud, unveiling plans to implement real-time fraud detection technology. The initiative aims to tackle an alarming trend where fraudsters exploit digital loopholes to steal tax refunds, siphoning more than $557 million from unsuspecting Aussies. The Growing Threat: Fraudsters Exploiting Continue reading

Thousands of Australian carers are set to benefit from a significant overhaul of the Carer Payment rules, with a game-changing increase in allowable work and study hours set to take effect from March 20, 2024. Currently, Carer Payment recipients are restricted to 25 hours of work or study every four weeks, but under the new Continue reading

Australians are being encouraged to take advantage of a valuable superannuation benefit that could provide long-term financial security while also offering immediate tax relief. By making spouse contributions to superannuation accounts, couples can unlock a tax offset of up to $540 while helping to build a healthier retirement fund. How the Spouse Super Contribution Works Continue reading

Queensland parents who drive their children to and from school may be eligible for hundreds of dollars in financial assistance through the School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS). This government-backed initiative is designed to help families manage school transport costs, whether they drive their children or rely on public transport options such as buses, trains, ferries, Continue reading

The Age Pension remains a vital source of income for a significant portion of Australian retirees. Despite the expansion of superannuation, a large percentage of older Australians still rely on the Age Pension, with 39% receiving the full pension and 24% receiving a part pension. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the latest changes, eligibility criteria, Continue reading

A second major winter storm in less than a week wreaked havoc across Quebec and Ontario this past weekend, dumping heavy snow and causing widespread disruptions. City crews, already stretched thin from previous storms, struggled to keep up with the relentless snow accumulation. The storm, which forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights, left many Continue reading