Pensioners with certain health conditions could be entitled to receive up to £441 a month in cash support. These disabilities, long-term illnesses, or mental or physical health issues may qualify people for Attendance Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Recent figures from the DWP show that nearly …
Read More »FICO to include buy now, pay later data in new credit score models
Micah Abigail CEO, founder and financial influencer Micah Smith speaks with Fox News Digital about the quiet credit crisis crippling finances and how to fix it. FICO said on Monday that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges …
Read More »New calls for income tax rate cut for workers earning under £50,000 | Personal Finance | Finance
A new campaign is urging for a drastic reduction in the basic tax rate from 20% to 10% for earners under £50,000 annually. Alongside this, there’s a push for the Personal Allowance to be raised from £12,500 to an ambitious £15,000. The petition, which can be found on the Petitions …
Read More »McDonald’s faces economic boycott over rollback of DEI initiatives
McDonald’s is facing a potential boycott from customers over its decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The People’s Union USA is spearheading the “McDonald’s Blackout,” which begins on June 24, after having staged an “Economic Blackout” in February. The organization, founded by Chicago-based musician and meditation …
Read More »DWP urged to give ‘early access’ to state pension for select few | Personal Finance | Finance
If recommendations from Standard Life’s newest report gets implemented by the Department for Work and Pension, hundreds could be getting state pension payments potentially decades earlier to “ensure the system supports those most in need”. The new recommendation reads: “Allow early access to a pro-rated payment equivalent to state pension …
Read More »US energy production counters Iran’s threats to close Strait of Hormuz
Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica reacts to the markets following the U.S. successful strikes on Irans key nuclear weapons facilities. Iran threatened to attempt to close one of the world’s most important shipping lanes for oil in response to the U.S. joining Israel in attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, but …
Read More »State pensioners get £5,740 from DWP with six month rule | Personal Finance | Finance
State pensioners with a health condition or disability that means they require supervision can get up to £5,740 per year from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they meet a six-month rule. Attendance Allowance is a benefit available to people of State Pension age who require a certain …
Read More »Trader Joe’s recalls Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds over Listeria concerns
Trader Joe’s is at it again, selling another viral bag showcased by one shopper in Pennsylvania. The bag sells at the grocery chain for less than $5. Credit: @_jessiechoi /TMX A recall is underway for some Face Rock Creamery Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores in …
Read More »British Gas, EDF, EON, OVO and Octopus customers urged to act before Monday | Personal Finance | Finance
Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO, Octopus Energy and various other suppliers are being urged to take action before Monday. That’s because energy regulator Ofgem is cutting prices from Tuesday, July 1, for all customers not currently on a fixed deal, which is most UK households. Ofgem has announced …
Read More »US dollar falls after Fed governor signals possible July interest rate cuts
Billionaire hedge fund investor Ray Dalio, author of the new book How Countries Go Broke, discusses President Trumps trade policies and the value of the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar experienced a volatile trading day on Monday in the wake of the U.S. joining Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities. The …
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