Household spending in October came in more than double of expectations, increasing the prospect of interest rate hikes in 2026; rising living costs are pushing up retiree budgets with the amount needed for a ‘comfortable retirement’ ballooning to record levels; and Adelaide TikTok Samuel Weidenhofer raises over US $1 million to help 88-year-old US veteran Ed Bambas retire for good.
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