Why is it so hard to cancel subscriptions or end ‘free’ trials?
Many businesses are trapping Australian consumers in paid subscriptions by making them hard to cancel, hiding important details and offering "free" trials that auto-renew...
Paying for groceries with your face? Are you sure?
As facial recognition payment technology (FRPT) becomes more popular in stores, hotels, and even government services, not everyone is ready to embrace this new...
Why are legal documents so hard to understand? MIT scientists reveal the mystery
Legal documents have a reputation for being nearly impossible to understand, even for those trained in law.
This raises a simple but important question: Why...
Scientists find security flaw in digital wallets: Your cards could be at risk
Digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are becoming increasingly popular, with over 5.3 billion people expected to use them by 2026.
These...
How the mood in a room can shape strategic decisions
A new study reveals that the atmosphere in a room can significantly influence how strategic decisions are made.
The research, conducted by a team from...
Alarming study reveals 94% of business spreadsheets contain critical errors
A recent study has uncovered a startling fact: 94% of spreadsheets used in business decision-making contain errors.
These mistakes can lead to significant financial losses...
How this summer’s heat waves could affect the economy
This summer has been one for the record books, with 63 countries experiencing record-breaking high temperatures.
As a result, 2024 is already on track to...
Crypto was once touted as a ‘safe haven’ asset—why did it also crash this...
We've just seen how quickly market turbulence can spread across the world of finance.
At the start of the week, fears of a US recession...
Social isolation during COVID-19 boosts cryptocurrency investment by 75%
Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have found that social isolation during the COVID-19 lockdowns led to a 75% increase in cryptocurrency...
The hidden drawbacks of loan guarantee programs for small businesses
Loan guarantee programs are designed to help small businesses access credit during financial crises, especially during recessions.
These programs aim to keep the economy moving...