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The UK’s fiscal rules: stick or twist?The Explainer Strict commitments on government spending could be tested under a new prime minister
By The Week UK Published
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How ‘friction maxxing’ can help solve overspending and impulse buyingThe Explainer Deleting your saved payment information or turning off one-click purchasing may help you save
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Should the government help with energy bills?Today's Big Question Ofgem’s new price cap resets in June, with forecasters predicting huge rise, but Labour hints support will be means-tested amid struggling economy
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Can Nigel Farage and Reform balance the books?Today's Big Question Nigel Farage has, for the first time, ‘articulated something resembling a fiscal rule’ that he hopes will win over voters and the markets
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FIRE is catching as people want to leave the traditional workforceIn the spotlight Many are taking steps to leave the workforce sooner than usual
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why are Americans using 'buy now, pay later' apps to buy groceries?Today's Big Question A 'layaway program, but reversed'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Kenya unrest: a warning for Africa's future?Today's Big Question Youth-led anger over unemployment, debt and corruption reflects tensions simmering across the continent
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Kenyan President William Ruto makes stunning about-face on controversial tax billIn the Spotlight After days of deadly civil unrest, the African leader abruptly backed down from the costly legislation he'd once championed as necessary to save his country from crippling default
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The great wealth transfer: who stands to gain?Under the radar Millennials are forecast to inherit a fortune but are they qualified to handle sudden riches?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The importance of discussing and dealing with debtThe Explainer Increasing numbers of people have 'problem debt' – but there are ways to tackle it
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How to get your finances in order for 2024The Explainer Start the new year with a fresh look at your savings and budgets
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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US debt ceiling: will Congress deadlock be broken?Today's Big Question Political brinkmanship between President Biden and House Republicans could spell ‘economic calamity’
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The great lending game: IMF vs Chinafeature Vulnerable countries face choice of restrictive ‘conditionalities’ or ‘debt-trap diplomacy’
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Is it worth paying off a student loan early?feature Experts say in many cases early payments won’t save you money in the long run
By The Week Staff Published
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