Finances

Why your super is the government’s next cash cow

May 3, 2025

As our political leaders enter the dying days of a federal election campaign that has offered piecemeal fixes for the parlous state of the nation’s finances, an area that demands greater scrutiny is the dog’s breakfast of tax policies being proposed by the two major parties. This masthead has already argued that the Coalition’s proposal […]

Is Gen Z Abandoning Donald Trump?

May 3, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Once seen as a wild card with surprising appeal among disillusioned young voters, President Donald Trump is now facing a sharp decline in […]

Opinion: Hey big spender Mark Carney, poised for economic and fiscal disaster

May 3, 2025

Open this photo in gallery: Mark Carney listens as then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks on the day members of Canada's Liberal Party gather to choose a successor to Mr. Trudeau, in Ottawa, on March 9.Carlos Osorio/Reuters Jake Fuss is director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute. The Liberals won the federal election on Monday […]

Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor

April 30, 2025

Following the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis on Easter Monday, several cardinals who were already in Rome, or who traveled only short distances to arrive, held the first of several meetings – general congregations – to discuss preparations for the papal funeral and the election to follow. The College of Cardinals – which will elect […]

3 things to know before enrolling in a debt management program this May

April 29, 2025

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. A debt management program could be the key to becoming debt-free, but there are some things you should know before enrolling. Getty Images Credit card debt is a growing issue nationwide and it is weighing […]

Millennials are giving Gen Z advice for their first potential recession

April 29, 2025

CNN Millennials have been through a lot. Many of the generation were young adults when the Great Recession began, and to this day, they struggle to buy homes and pay off student debt. Now these jaded millennials are sharing their wisdom with Gen Z on TikTok, posting preparation tips and no-buy lists to ease the […]

Trump has lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years: POLL

April 29, 2025

Majorities of voters disapprove of many of Trump's policies, the poll found. President Donald Trump talks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 23, 2025. President Donald Trump talks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 23, 2025. President Donald Trump talks to […]

Rising Global Debt Requires Countries to Put their Fiscal House in Order

April 27, 2025

Major policy shifts underway have heightened global uncertainty. The series of recent tariff announcements by the United States, and countermeasures by other countries have increased financial market volatility, weakened growth prospects, and increased risks. They come in the context of rising debt levels in many countries and already strained public finances, which in many cases […]

Opinion: To Republicans in Congress — this is the reality of Medicaid

April 27, 2025

The proposed cuts to Medicaid are unacceptable. As a health care worker at a St. Louis nursing home and a proud union member, the choice to abandon folks in need of lifesaving care goes against everything I am trained to protect. Medicaid is a lifesaving tool that folks can wield in times of trouble. Real […]

Wrexham promotion is a miracle. The next will be even harder

April 27, 2025

Open Extended Reactions WREXHAM, Wales — Wrexham are one step away from the Premier League. The club with the Hollywood owners is now writing a script way beyond the most extraordinary plots in Tinseltown, but after achieving a historic third successive promotion, they are potentially one year away from joining Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal […]