UK households could be in line for an extra £200 boost as part of a government initiative. The Household Support Fund, which allows local councils to provide aid to residents on low incomes or those in financial need, typically offers energy or supermarket vouchers, non-repayable cash grants, or occasionally free …
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders delayed due to Trump tariff uncertainty
FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth has the latest on the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order delays on ‘Varney & Co.’ The highly anticipated successor to the Nintendo Switch is coming this June, but gamers will have to wait a little longer to pre-order the new device. Nintendo announced Friday it will …
Read More »The one DWP State Pension payment not rising in April | Personal Finance | Finance
A State Pension payment given to pensioners aged over 80 who retired before 2016 won’t be increasing in April. The State Pension increases at the start of every new tax year on April 6 and the amount it goes up is based on three factors, known as the ‘triple lock’. …
Read More »China halts TikTok deal over tariffs: report
Bianco Research President Jim Bianco discusses whether President Donald Trump’s tariffs impact the Federal Reserve on ‘Making Money.’ As the United States came close to making a deal with Chinese-owned TikTok to spin off its US operations into a new company owned by U.S. investors, the Chinese government said it …
Read More »Martin Lewis’ MSE explains ‘multiple Cash ISAs’ rule for savings | Personal Finance | Finance
Money expert Martin Lewis has revealed how Brits can maximise the amount that they save by opening a number of ISAs. ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) allow people who are aged 18 or above to save £20,000 per year and gain tax-free interest on that amount. Many people find ISAs as …
Read More »Hawley calls for antitrust investigation into FICO
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is urging President Donald Trump’s Justice Department to investigate the nation’s top credit-scoring company for abusing its “monopoly” over the industry. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has repeatedly raised prices in recent years and secured massive profits while facing little …
Read More »Cash ISA savers should be aware of key rule that could impact savings | Personal Finance | Finance
Savers looking to maximise their returns should be aware of a crucial rule that could impact their investments. Ordinarily, basic-rate taxpayers can earn up to £1,000 on savings before tax is due. For higher-rate taxpayers, this threshold is £500, while additional rate taxpayers receive no allowance. However, cash ISAs offer …
Read More »Study reveals which major US airlines have the best frequent flyer programs
CLEAR Chair and CEO Caryn Seidman Becker says she remains ‘bullish’ on the travel industry on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Frequent flyer programs are a staple among major U.S. carriers, but according to a recently released analysis, some are better than others. The loyalty program for Alaska Airlines notched the title …
Read More »Personal tax threshold warning for ‘every working household’ as £400 b | Personal Finance | Finance
A think-tank has forecast that working-age households are set to be £400 poorer on average in the upcoming year due to income squeezes and rising bills. The Resolution Foundation warns of a “triple hit” as the new tax year begins in April, with households grappling with the effects of tax, …
Read More »489,887 pounds of breakfast sandwiches recalled due to allergen concerns
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. A food manufacturer is recalling nearly 500,000 pounds of ready-to-eat breakfast sandwiches due to “misbranding,” according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Salt Lake City-based Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC, is recalling 489,887 pounds of sausage and bacon breakfast sandwiches, the USDA announced …
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