Frustrated by their rising personal debt, ‘spending fasters’ are looking to regain control of their finances by cutting all non-essential purchases for up to a year. How do the women who take this challenge cope without life’s little luxuries? And is this method of saving effective in the long-run?

Australians continue to face long wait times when they order from abroad, contrasting the immediacy that services like Amazon have conditioned shoppers to expect. By enlisting ordinary citizens to deliver packages as they go about their day, Passel hopes to help ease the pain points of e-commerce.

Research has found that Australian shoppers are looking for good digital experiences both online and in stores. As brick-and-mortar retailers struggle to get people through their doors, tech innovation could provide a solution that satisfies customers' craving for convenience and novelty.

While 96% of Americans use coupons when they shop, codes can often be hard to find online. Honey is a browser extension that finds the best, and most relevant, discount code to your order – without the user having to scour the net for a couple of dollars off.