Avoiding The Debt Spiral
Most conversations about debt focus on numbers, interest rates, and payoff timelines. A less common way to look at it is through momentum. Debt spirals often develop gradually rather than from a
Sustainability Consulting Firms at the Frontline of Net-Zero Targets
Net-zero targets are increasingly shaping board agendas in many large companies and regulated sectors. Investors want credible transition plans, customers expect lower-impact products, and regulators in jurisdictions like the EU, UK, and Australia are tightening climate disclosures. Many organizations also
How Credit Applications Affect Your Credit Score
Understanding Why Applying for New Credit Creates a Temporary Shift Many people feel uneasy when filling out a credit application, partly because they have
What Secrets Can a Merchant App Reveal About Your Sales Flow?
What if you could see how your sales are flowing in near real-time? Running an SME business comes with constant challenges, from tracking payments
Australian Retail Growth Slows to 0.3% While Fashion Hits $3.1B Record Amid 163% Mortgage Cost Surge
The Australian retail sector has kicked off 2025 with mixed signals – neither booming nor busting. Fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows retail turnover inched up 0.3% in
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SpaceX Wins FAA Approval for 25 Annual Starship Launches in Texas, Creating 21,400+ Jobs and $6.5B Revenue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved SpaceX to launch its massive Starship rocket up to 25 times per year from its Texas facility—a fivefold increase from previous limits. The May 6,
Australia’s Luxury Car Tax Cut in EU Trade Deal: $10,000 Consumer Savings vs $1.2B Revenue Loss
Tax Cut Could Save Buyers $10,000 While Opening EU Markets for Farmers Australia’s Luxury Car Tax (LCT) currently applies at 33¢ for every dollar above thresholds of $80,567 (standard) or $91,387 (fuel-efficient
Jetstar’s 21st Birthday Sale: 95,000 Free Return Flights from $38 in 48-Hour Flash Deal
Jetstar’s pulling out all stops for its 21st birthday bash with a massive 48‑hour flash sale offering free return flights. The public sale begins at midnight AEST on May 7 and runs until
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Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost Cuts 0‑60 to 4.2 s for $2,000 Software Upgrade
Tesla has rolled out a paid software upgrade for owners of the refreshed Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive that cuts the 0-60 mph time from 4.6 seconds to 4.2 seconds. The
Luxury Car Tax Facing Axe in EU Trade Deal, Could Save Buyers $6,000 on $100K SUVs
Australia’s 33% Luxury Car Tax (LCT) might finally face the axe as part of revitalized EU–Australia trade negotiations. This decades‑old tax, which hits vehicles priced above $80,567 (or $91,387 for low‑emission models),
OPEC+ Boosts June Output by 411,000 BPD, Pushing Oil Below $60 as Banks Cut Price Forecasts by $10
I’ve analyzed the recent OPEC+ decision and its market impact. Let me break down what’s happening in the oil markets in simple terms, while keeping all the essential details. Oil Markets Rattled
Bali Blackout Affects 940,000 Customers as Island Records 25.4% Tourism Growth in Q1 2025
When Bali lost power at 4 p.m. on May 2, 2025, approximately 940,000 customers experienced an outage as reported by ANTARA News. The blackout occurred when a fault on a 150 kV
Uber Partners with May Mobility to Deploy Thousands of Self-Driving Vehicles Starting in Arlington
Uber Technologies and Ann Arbor-based autonomous vehicle (AV) company May Mobility have formed a multi-year strategic partnership that will put thousands of self-driving vehicles on Uber’s platform over the next few years,
Ford April Sales Up 16%: Gas Trucks Surge, EV Sales Drop 40%, Hybrids Gain 30% on Discount Strategy
Ford Motor Company hit a new April sales record last month, with U.S. deliveries climbing 16% to 208,675 vehicles compared to April 2024. This strong performance, however, tells two very different stories