A 23-year-old man has come under fire after admitting he emptied his savings over the holidays and has since racked up more than $9,000 in credit card debt, all while …
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Companies cap payments for staff’s Ozempic and Wegovy subscriptions at $20k per person per year – as overweight staff complain about dipping into their ‘retirement’ savings to keep going
by Jackby JackCompanies that rushed to cover employees’ weight-loss drugs are facing rising costs and employee demand, leading to cuts in health care benefits or withdrawing funding altogether. Since the advent of …
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City bosses tell Chancellor: Our investments are crippled by the EU’s £7bn savings bombshell
by Elijahby ElijahThe most respected figures in the world of finance among those who will sign a letter to Jeremy Hunt They argue that regulations mean Britain is losing a fortune every …
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Home foreclosures RISING as Americans hit with higher living costs run out of savings to cover mortgage – here are the states WORST affected
by Jackby JackHome foreclosures are on the rise across the country as Americans continue to struggle with rising interest rates and the high cost of living. Last month, there were 32,938 properties …
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Americans slam the 'confusing mess' that is daylight savings in Australia: 'I'm never travelling there, it's stupid'
by Elijahby ElijahAmericans are furious at the ‘confusing mess’ that is Australia’s daylight saving time – with some claiming the different time zones have turned them off the country altogether.
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Santander cuts the rate on its 5.2% easy-access savings rate which proved popular last September
by Elijahby ElijahSantander lowers the rate of its easy-access best-buy account to 4.2% The cut will take place on May 20, 2024. Five of the best easy-access accounts to switch that pay …
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Record number of Americans dipped into their 401(K) last year for financial emergencies – with 40% withdrawing from retirement savings to avoid foreclosure
by Jackby JackA record number of Americans took money out of their 401(K) plans last year for a financial emergency, stark new figures show. Data from Vanguard Group, one of the largest …
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Landlord housing crisis: Craig thought his five-home property empire would be savings to fund his retirement, but instead it became a money pit. He now takes drastic measures: ‘I have five debts’
by Elijahby ElijahSome landlords in one Australian state say they are tired of being “demonised” and are selling their rental properties, saying it is too expensive to maintain them. Kitchenware salesman Craig …
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NS&I to launch new British Savings Bonds in April – will it offer a bumper rate?
by Elijahby ElijahNew NS&I three-year UK savings bonds to launch in early April Rate that will offer the bonus has not yet been confirmed By Helen Kirrane Published: 09:58 EST, March 6, …
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BUSINESS LIVE: Spring Budget looms; L&G misses profit expectations; Capita to make extra cost savings
by Elijahby ElijahBy live comments Updated: 03:03 EST, March 6, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his spring budget at around 12.30pm today. The Government …