Premium Bonds savers frustrated to see the prize fund rate fall again this month may have a change of fortune over the coming months. NS&I cut the rate from 4% to 3.8% from April, following rates cuts in January and in December last year, but they may increase the rate …
Read More »How license plate readers led police to Las Vegas Tesla attack suspect
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley believes technology will play a key role in the future of law enforcement. When Las Vegas law enforcement announced that they had arrested the alleged Tesla attacker, Sheriff Kevin McMahill emphasized the importance of the technology used to solve the case. One such piece of …
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 »Trump White House touts first quarter jobs record: JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
The White House in a statement on Friday said March’s job report shows the private sector is “roaring back” under President Donald Trump, “smashing expectations” for the administration’s third month in office. The administration announced the U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March — nearly 100,000 more jobs than economists predicted …
Read More »Cash ISA limit rules from Sunday as savers urged to add money to accounts | Personal Finance | Finance
Savers with Cash ISAs will be able to save another £20,000 in their accounts from Sunday, April 6 when the new tax year resets again. Cash ISA limits have not been cut by Rachel Reeves for this upcoming tax year, despite months of speculation around the tax-free savings rules. It means …
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 says you’re losing money ‘every day’ unless you act now | Personal Finance | Finance
Money expert Martin Lewis is urging people to switch to a fixed energy deal as soon as possible – because you are losing money ‘every day’ that you don’t. This week, energy regulator Ofgem raised the price of gas and electricity by 6.4%, or by £111 on average, increasing the …
Read More »US shrimpers appreciate Trump tariffs: they ‘threw us a lifeline’
FOX Business’ Lydia Hu goes aboard a Mississippi shrimping operation to speak with Bosarge Boats COO Leann Bosarge about how tariffs can boost the industry. American shrimpers were pleased to see President Donald Trump unveil his latest round of tariffs this week. The president on Wednesday announced plans for new …
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 »China retaliates with 34% tariffs on American imports
Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., argues that the U.S. has been ‘getting the short end of the stick for years’ following China’s decision to impose a 34% tariff on all goods from the U.S. China announced Friday it will impose 34% tariffs on the U.S., just days after President Donald …
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