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An annual report on Canadian food prices was released jointly by Dalhousie University and other Universities. The high prices of food are some of the big issues among Canadians as the living cost is increasing in the country. Now, Canada’s Food price report for 2025 predicts a 3% to 5% rise in food prices which … Read more

The settlement claims the 2017 Equifax data breach has caused around 147 million customers’ personal information leaks which caused them problems, out-of-pocket losses, time lost in dealing with information leaks, and many others. The defendants agreed to pay $380,500,000 in Consumer restitution fund for ash payment, restoration services, credit monitoring services, and others, and an additional amount of $125,000,000 for out-of-pocket losses. 

UK households might be eligible for up to £250 Cost of Living payments before Christmas. Households may seek help under the Department of Work and Pensions Household Support Fund. As we get ready for Christmas, homes are encouraged to expect a DWP £250 payment in bank accounts as a handy cost of living boost.

The fuel charge applies in the provinces of Alberta, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Labrador

PM Wong announced a $1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package (AP) in efforts to support eligible adult Singaporeans to lessen cost-of-living pressures and offer more support for lower-to-middle-income Singaporean families.  

The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced a hike in vehicle taxes recently that will be effective from April 2025. According to experts, the family electric car will suffer the most as the exemption from electric cars will be lifted next year.  The vehicle tax hike would increase the problem for old cars and family … Read more

In Singapore, eligible individuals can receive several benefits from the Government, to alleviate the cost of living expenses, offset healthcare costs, and build up their savings for retirement. A $1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package (AP) was announced at Budget 2024, to assist eligible lower- to middle-income Singaporeans. 

On 14 November 2024, the Singapore Ministry of Finance press released the Enhanced Support for younger or adult citizens, which will be processed in December 2024. The Assurance which complements the GST voucher scheme of Singapore is also a part of the December enhanced support

The MediSave Bonus is among the benefits that the government will offer to eligible Singaporeans to counterbalance their healthcare costs so they can save up for their retirement. The bonus is a one-time payment that eligible adults will receive. The Singapore Finance, Health, and Manpower ministries have press released the benefits on 14 November 2024.