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 …
Read More »Asylum seekers coming to UK given free £254 cash per month and ‘house or flat’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Asylum seekers can get up to £58.68 per week from the government with a bonus £300 payment for new mothers. Much like the state pension or Universal Credit, the government has rules on how much money it will give to asylum seekers and when those claiming asylum in the UK …
Read More »Uber announces feature allowing women to select female preference for riders, drivers
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Uber announced a “Women’s Preferences” on Wednesday that would allow women riders and drivers in the U.S. to only be connected with other women for their trips through the ride-sharing service. The pilot program will begin in the next few weeks in Los Angeles, …
Read More »Major fashion retailer on brink of collapse in massive blow to high street | UK | News
High street fashion giant River Island is teetering on the edge of collapse and could run out of cash within weeks unless landlords and creditors back a drastic rescue deal in court. The embattled retailer has warned it faces insolvency unless creditors approve a sweeping restructuring plan, which includes shutting …
Read More »TD Bank to require staff to return to office four days a week
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. TD Bank has directed employees to work in the office four days a week starting this fall, according to a memo from the company. Executive-level staff at the bank will be required to work from the office at least four days a week starting …
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