A pensions expert has suggested providing early access to the state pension at a reduced rate. The question of what age people should access their state pension has come to the fore, as Labour has announced the next review of the state pension age. The access age is currently 66 …
Read More »Gwyneth Paltrow mocks Astronomer’s kiss cam scandal in new company video
The actress and businesswoman, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s ex, deadpanned a video for the tech company without mentioning the jumbotron concert controversy. (Credit: @astronomerio via X) Gwyneth Paltrow teamed up with Astronomer Friday to poke fun at the bizarre jumbotron controversy last week at a Coldplay concert that led to …
Read More »Monmouthshire Building society launches new savings account paying 6% interest rate | Personal Finance | Finance
Monmouthshire Building Society launched a regular savings account for new customers today (Friday), paying an “appealing” 6% AER interest rate. Savers can deposit up to £500 into the account each month within its 12-month term, meaning a maximum of £6,000 can be put away in total. Regular savings accounts typically …
Read More »Ray Dalio again warns of ‘economic heart attack’ if US doesn’t cut deficit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses U.S. debt management, inflation expectations, Chairman Jerome Powells fate in the Federal Reserve, deregulation and more during an interview on Mornings with Maria. Billionaire investor Ray Dalio issued another warning about the U.S. government’s fiscal woes, saying the country’s mounting debt has it trending toward …
Read More »Martin Lewis says cut £200 off bills now as Octopus launches ‘no penalty’ fix | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis is urging energy customers to slash their bills this summer – as many energy firms launch cheap fixes. Martin issued his latest MSE newsletter with various money saving advice on everything from state pensions to credit card debt this week. One timely tip centres around energy bills, following …
Read More »USDA to vacate several Washington buildings, relocate staff to regional hubs
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday it will relocate much of its staff in the Washington, D.C., area to five regional hubs and vacate several buildings in the nation’s capital, including its flagship research center. No more than 2,000 USDA employees will remain …
Read More »Coventry Building Society launches savings account with ‘competitive’ 4.8% interest rate | Personal Finance | Finance
Coventry Building Society has launched an exclusive regular savings account to “reward” loyal mortgage holders. The mutual’s new Mortgage Loyalty Saver (2) pays a competitive 4.8% AER and can be opened by those who have an existing mortgage with the building society. Savers can deposit up to £500 into the …
Read More »United Airlines operations center alarm causes brief nationwide ground stop
A United Airlines flight from LAX to Denver lost a wheel during takeoff July 8, the airline confirmed. United Airlines issued a nationwide ground stop for all of its mainline flights late Thursday after an emergency alarm at its Chicago operations center. “A fire alarm sounded at our operations center, …
Read More »State pension age ‘could hit 80’ as savers hit with crisis warning | Personal Finance | Finance
British workers are facing a stark warning that the long-term cost of the state pension system may force the retirement age as high as 80, as fresh analysis suggests the crisis could be far worse than previously feared. New modelling by consultancy firm Barnett Waddingham claims that official projections are …
Read More »Mortgage rates dip slightly to 6.74%: Freddie Mac
‘Mansion Global’ host Katrina Campins joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss President Donald Trump weighing a decision to end capital gains taxes on home sales. Mortgage rates ticked lower this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average …
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