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UK announces urgent fuel tax cut to fight cost of living crisis
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves 11 Downing Street to announce the Treasury’s one-year spending review in the House of Commons in London, England, on November 25, 2020. David Cliff...
Many companies are enriching their retirement benefits
Workers may be in for a treat – some companies plan to boost their retirement benefits in the next few years, as they look to hire and retain talent, according to a new survey. U.S. employers are imp...
UK money expert says country is facing worst cost of living crisis he has ever seen – Protect yourself with Bitcoin
Just looking at the rising cost of energy over the next year, UK consumers are facing the nightmarish prospect of energy bills conservatively going up around another £1300. The sound money that is Bit...
Will the Fed rate increase mean higher interest on your savings and not using your travel card rewards may not be such a bad thing
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Weekend reads: There’s a recession warning as the Federal Reserve fights inflation Also, value stocks, the wild market for crude oil and a U.S. compan...
France is considering raising its retirement age to 65
French workers may see their legal retirement age jump from 62 to 65 if President Emmanuel Macron gets his way. Macron, who is running for reelection, said the move is a natural progression. “We are ...
‘Where should I live and what am I going to do?’ Retirement advice we’re not getting from financial advisers
Retirement is one of the Top 10 most stressful life events, according to the psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe. As someone who recently began unretirement (or semiretirement), I concur. But...
Dealers are desperate to get their hands on your leased car—how you might make that pay off
That car you leased three years ago probably has become a cash cow. But deciding what to do with that equity — and what to drive next — has become confusing. Before the car market was turned upside do...
Can NFT games help gamers earn their living?
NFT games are thriving in the digital ecosystem. The gaming industry with the blockchain technology at its core has brought numerous opportunities for gamers across the world, with the model of Play-t...
This is the minimum amount of money you should have in savings, pros say
How much money should you have saved? Getty Images/iStockphoto You probably know the emergency fund ‘rule’ — save anywhere from 3-9 months of expenses to cover a potential unexpected expense. And whil...
Planning to retire? Don’t get hit with a surprise tax bill for this common mistake
How much of your salary is withheld from your paycheck affects what you receive, or owe, at tax time – with the wrong number selected, you could be in for quite a surprise. Retirement Tip of the Week...
The Russia-Ukraine war is fueling the ‘biggest supply shock to global grain markets’ in living memory
Wheat futures have surged by more than 40% over the last five days, on track for the biggest weekly rise since at least 1959 as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crimps exports of the crucial food grain an...
Kryptomon Launches Stage 1 of its Play and Earn Living NFT Game
[PRESS RELEASE – Leeuwarden, Netherlands, 22nd February 2022] Kryptomon launches the first stage of its living-NFT-powered, play-and-earn game, allowing users to hatch, train, breed, and trade their N...
Portugal’s Zero-Taxation, Low Living Costs Helps Gain Pace as Preferred Crypto Destination
Portugal is crafting a name for itself in the crypto space based on its zero-taxation policy, having set up various free zones to spur growth and research for cryptocurrency and blockchain organizatio...
Kryptomon Launches Stage One of Its Play-and-Earn Living NFT Game
February 22, 2022 – Leeuwarden, Netherlands Kryptomon launches the first stage of its living NFT powered, play-and-earn game, allowing users to hatch, train, breed and trade their NFTs, as well as par...
Kryptomon Launches Stage 1 of Its Play & Earn Living NFT Game
Leeuwarden, Netherlands, 22nd February, 2022, Chainwire Kryptomon launches the first stage of its living-NFT-powered, play-and-earn game, allowing users to hatch, train, breed, and trade their NFTs, a...
‘She had a will, but it was null and void’: My friend and her sister are fighting over their mother’s life-insurance policy and $32,000 bank account. Who’s right?
Dear Quentin, My friend’s mom passed away about a year ago. She had a will, but it was null and void because there was only one witness signature. She has two daughters. One of the girls, Mary, moved ...
‘People Are Used To Living With A Russian Threat’
KYIV, UKRAINE – Mariana, 52, a marketing researcher who for the past two years has been a volunteer … [+] in a Kyiv Territorial Defence unit, trains in a forest in January 2022 in Kyiv, Uk...
Ponzi scheme behind patriotic vodka, once featured on ‘Fox & Friends,’ scammed investors out of $900,000 to pay IRS and Amex bills, prosecutors say
A Connecticut businessman has pleaded guilty to operating an unpatriotic Ponzi scheme that pocketed $900,000 from investors looking to buy a pro-veteran vodka company. Brian Hughes, 57, of Madison, Co...
Opinion: How to invest like a millionaire and build wealth for retirement
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with multiple self-made millionaires. Though they come from varied backgrounds, these investors have a few key habits in common—ones that...
‘He promised to pay them off’: My daughter lived with a man for 9 years. He took out credit cards in her name. Will she be held liable?
Dear Quentin, I have a problem. My daughter lived with a guy for nine years. During that time, I found out that he took out two credit cards in her name without her permission. Identity theft, right? ...
Retirees, pay attention – inflation is on the rise
Americans are spending more money because of high inflation — this can be a big problem for older individuals living on a fixed budget. Inflation is at a 40-year-high, at around 7.5% in January, acco...
Is it OK to use the lowest-grade gas? Here’s a guide to the different types of fuel.
Selecting a grade of gasoline simply because it has a higher octane rating might not be the best choice for your car or your budget. While some vehicles can benefit from premium gas, most drivers can ...