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Nationwide confirms it will pay £100 into customers' bank accounts

Building society confirms customers will get the full amount back if they are targeted by scammers

As Warren Buffett turns 94, here are 3 great pieces of his investing wisdom

As the Sage of Omaha celebrates his 94th birthday, our writer explains a trio of investing principles he uses himself, inspired by Warren Buffett. The post As Warren Buffett turns 94, here are 3 great pieces of his investing wisdom appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Sterling drops versus euro and dollar, geopolitics in focus

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) - Sterling dropped versus the euro and the dollar on Monday, with geopolitical risks and central banks' monetary policy path still in focus. The pound recorded its biggest daily fall last week since April after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey was quoted as saying the central bank might move more aggressively to lower borrowing costs. Analysts said Bailey's

People can increase their State Pension by up to £5,500 in the next six months

HMRC is asking people to check their State Pension forecast as there is a limited time left to boost it to the maximum possible amount

F1 agrees stunning $1billion deal and big change to future podiums

F1 agrees stunning $1billion deal and big change to future podiums - The sport’s changing demographic and growth in America has seen LVMH agree a deal with F1

How to Make a Travel Budget

Do you want to travel, but you are not sure how much it will cost? Well, here we go through some of the main ways to determine your budget for your next vacation so you have a better idea on how much you will spend on your trip. Honest travel budget advice to help you travel longer and cheaper. Filmed in Barcelona, Spain Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFr3sz2t3bDp6Cux08B93KQ/join #travelbudget #budgettravel #traveladvice Copyright Mark Wolters 2024 Learn how to plan your travels like we do with our Travel Planning 101 Course: https://www.brighttrip.com/woltersworld Grab some Wolters World travel gear http://www.woltersworld.store Help Us Keep Make More Honest Travel Videos: https://www.patreon.com/woltersworld Hey There Fellow Travelers! Thank you for watching our honest travel vlogs from all over this wonderful world. If you would like to get in contact with us please follow us & send us a message via our social media channels below. Also, if you like our travel videos please feel free to share them with other fellow travelers. You can find us all over the internet: Travel Advice & Destinations: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworld Food Travel Videos: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldeats Travel Tips: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldshorts Business Education: https://www.youtube.com/professorwolters Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woltersworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woltersworld Jocelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynwoltersworld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woltersworld Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/woltersworld Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolters-world-travel-culture/

Mental Health and Money Problems: How to Take Care of Both

Are your finances causing depression and anxiety? Experts share how you can take care of both your mental health and money problems.

New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump

New analysis suggests national debt could increase under Harris, but it would surge under Trump - No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans

Taylor Swift surpasses Rihanna as world’s richest female musician

Pop superstar Taylor Swift surpasses Rihanna and is also reportedly the second richest musician in the world after Jay-Z. View on euronews

This is the average amount of money people have saved by their 30s

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First-time buyers pay extra £9.5k as house prices soar towards record high

Cheaper interest rates are helping more home buyers but affordability still stretched for many

T-shirts that last and the world’s best jeans: 50 autumn wardrobe updates under £100 (some are even free)

Putting this together has been a joy. I love a bargain. I love a styling trick that makes old clothes feel new. I love finding something that looks expensive but isn’t. And I delight in sharing those finds with other style lovers. Almost everything is under £100. Now, £100 is a lot of money. But the point of this list is not to give you the cheapest possible option in any category because a list of shoddily constructed, unethically produced buys...

What is considered a good salary? European capitals compared

A good salary can vary widely depending on an individual's profession, education, and personal expectations. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what constitutes a good salary across major European capitals. View on euronews

Mars bar maker pays huge £600m dividend after UK success

The UK arm of Mars Wrigley, which makes the likes of Mars bars and Skittles, has paid out a huge dividend of £600m after a bumper financial year. The business, which has UK manufacturing sites in Slough and Plymouth, has significantly upped its dividend for 2023, after also paying out £115m in 2022. The dividend [...]

Pound drops while oil prices soar in choppy day for global markets

Pound drops while oil prices soar in choppy day for global markets - Banks and oil giants were helping lift the FTSE 100 on Monday, which moved up 22.99 points, or 0.28%, to close at 8,303.62.

Retail titans urge Chancellor to cut business rates by a fifth

More than 70 high street bosses called on the Rachel reeves to cut retail property taxes amid fears of shop closures.

How much money are kids earning from lucrative side hustles?

How much money are kids earning from lucrative side hustles? - New research reveals how budding young entrepreneurs are being ‘smarter than ever’ with money.

Money won’t make you happy but your personality will, study finds

Money and other life circumstances are far less important to life satisfaction than personality is, according to a new study. In one of the most comprehensive studies on the topic, experts found that 80 per cent of the differences in people’s general life satisfaction could be traced back to their personalities, while individual life circumstances ...

Average UK savings by age revealed – see how you compare

3 steps to turn a £20k ISA into a £5,418 yearly second income

With these three steps, out writer reckons he could earn a second income of over £5,000 annually in future by investing a £20k ISA now. The post 3 steps to turn a £20k ISA into a £5,418 yearly second income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Riches vs Wealth: A Cautionary Tale From 'The Hobbit'

The story of dwarven king Thorin Oakenshield in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel perfectly illustrates how the relentless pursuit of wealth can undermine the fulfilling experience of true riches.

50 Years Ago, Women Won Equal Access to Credit

Until U.S. women won equal access to credit, they often couldn't buy a home or own a credit card without a male cosigner.

US spends a record $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since last Oct. 7

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report for Brown University's Costs of War project, released Monday on the anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel. An additional $4.86 billion has gone into stepped-up U.S. military operations in the region since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks,...

10 highest-paying side hustles and how much they can earn you

Norway confirms floating wind subsidy cap of $3.3 billion

OSLO (Reuters) - The Norwegian government proposed on Monday to offer up to 35 billion Norwegian crowns ($3.29 billion) in subsidy payments in the country's first commercial floating wind power tender, in line with a compromise reached earlier this year. "Norway has enormous potential for floating offshore wind on its continental shelf, but because the technology is still immature and expensive,

Should you overpay your mortgage?

‘I’m 66, divorced and enjoy the finer things – how can I boost my £220k pension?’

Recently divorced Jacqueline Beaumont is primed for a £220,000 pension settlement. What to do with the six-figure sum, however, is proving hard to nail down. The 66-year-old, who has aspirations of travelling in her retirement, is vying for short-term returns that can uphold her standard of living. With a state pension worth around £11,500 a year a...

I want to put away £100 per month for my new baby, what is the best way to make this grow?

We can put away between £50 and £100 per month. How can I grow this for when my baby is older?

5.6% dividend yield forecast! 1 UK share I’d buy in October and hold for 10+ years

This little-known biotech group has hiked its dividend yield for 10 years in a row, and forecasts suggest this trend will continue through 2026! The post 5.6% dividend yield forecast! 1 UK share I’d buy in October and hold for 10+ years appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Up 40%, can the Lloyds share price keep rising?

Although the Lloyds share price has soared 40% in a year, this writer thinks it still looks potentially cheap. So, is he ready to buy? The post Up 40%, can the Lloyds share price keep rising? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

All yielding over 9.6%, which of the FTSE 250’s top 5 passive income stocks is the ‘best’?

In the UK’s second tier of listed companies, there are plenty of great income stocks. Here are those that offer investors the biggest returns. The post All yielding over 9.6%, which of the FTSE 250’s top 5 passive income stocks is the ‘best’? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Edmunds: The five biggest mistakes people make when buying a new car

Edmunds: The five biggest mistakes people make when buying a new car - Car-buying mistakes are easy to make, especially if you’re in a hurry or have fallen in love with a particular vehicle

Britain to suffer biggest exodus of millionaires in the world

Britain is set to suffer the biggest exodus of millionaires in the world ahead of the Government’s planned raid on non-doms, analysis has found. The share of the population who are millionaires is expected to plunge by 20pc over the course of this Parliament, from 4.55pc now to 3.62pc over the next five years, according to an Adam Smith Institute a...

I put £750 a month in a pension for my son - how does tax relief work? STEVE WEBB replies

I am a higher rate tax payer. Can the additional tax relief be claimed or is it calculated at the basic rate which is my son's rate of tax?

Report used by Labour to support private school VAT raid written by minister’s friend

A close friend of a government minister wrote a report Labour has used to justify the party’s private school VAT raid. Matthew Pennycook, a minister in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, was reported to have been the best man at the wedding of Luke Sibieta, who authored the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) paper on Labour’s...

How to visit Las Vegas on a budget: the 11 things to watch out for

With budget airline Norse Atlantic launching its new London to Las Vegas route, it’s become cheaper than ever to visit Sin City – with return prices starting from £299. But while cheap flights are always welcome – at least for those of us prepared to slum it a bit in the sky – Las Vegas isn’t exactly the ideal break for those on a tight budget. Whi...

The Best Time to Buy Plane Tickets

Ever wonder when you should buy your plane tickets? Well here are some tips to help you know when to buy. Filmed in York, England Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFr3sz2t3bDp6Cux08B93KQ/join #travel #planetickets #budgettravel Copyright Mark Wolters 2023 Learn how to plan your travels like we do with our Travel Planning 101 Course: https://www.brighttrip.com/woltersworld Grab some Wolters World travel gear http://www.woltersworld.store Help Us Keep Make More Honest Travel Videos: https://www.patreon.com/woltersworld Hey There Fellow Travelers! Thank you for watching our honest travel vlogs from all over this wonderful world. If you would like to get in contact with us please follow us & send us a message via our social media channels below. Also, if you like our travel videos please feel free to share them with other fellow travelers. You can find us all over the internet: Travel Advice & Destinations: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworld Food Travel Videos: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldeats Travel Tips: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldshorts Business Education: https://www.youtube.com/professorwolters Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woltersworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woltersworld Jocelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynwoltersworld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woltersworld Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/woltersworld Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolters-world-travel-culture/

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to pensioners born after 1951 to earn £5,400

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to state pensioners born after 1951 about a beneficial strategy that could earn you £5,400 - and you only have until 5 April 2025 to act

How to avoid paying too much tax on your pensions

No-one wants to pay more tax than they need to at any stage of life, but it’s particularly important to avoid paying too much tax on your pension when drawing down on your savings. The key to reducing how much tax you pay is by looking at the order in which you take your pension and other savings. In fact, prioritising which savings you use up firs...

With a spare £300, here are 2 top dividend shares I’m thinking of buying now

Jon Smith runs through a couple of dividend shares that have yields above 5% and share price gains of at least 11% over the past year. The post With a spare £300, here are 2 top dividend shares I’m thinking of buying now appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

11 things which cost less than £1 in 1994 – and how much they are now

20 celebrities who have made bank as business owners

Being famous doesn't always mean you're rich, but these 20 celebrities are both. And they didn't just earn money from their talent. They're also very successful business owners.

Adani Group in talks to buy Heidelberg's Indian cement operations, paper says

BENGALURU (Reuters) -The Adani Group is in talks to buy the Indian cement operations of Germany's Heidelberg Materials in a deal that could be worth about $1.2 billion, the Economic Times newspaper said on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Led by billionaire Gautam Adani, the group entered India's cement industry in 2022 by buying Holcim's local units and has made a string of

TV property expert Kunle Barker on how to transform your home cheaply and easily

TV property expert Kunle Barker on how to transform your home cheaply and easily - The property expert and TV presenter tells Lisa Salmon how to create the house of your dreams without spending a nightmare amount of money.

Millions of UK households set to receive up to £3,200 in cost-of-living help

Here's the help struggling families can receive as winter approaches

Norway to raise wealth fund spending to $43 billion in 2025

OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's minority government said on Monday it plans to raise spending in 2025 from the country's $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund to pay for public expenses, with elections for parliament due in September of next year. The government of Labour and the Centre Party proposed withdrawing 460.1 billion Norwegian crowns ($43.1 billion) from the fund in 2025, up from a revised

From loss to profit: Ticketmaster UK's financial turnaround pre-Oasis reunion tour

The UK operation of Ticketmaster has swung back into the black after the business helped to ticket Oasis' reunion tour earlier this year

Direct debit vs standing order: What’s the difference?

With modern-day life becoming increasingly cashless, everything from your household bills and TV streaming to charity payments can be made via an automated payment straight from your bank account, with direct debits and standing orders being the most common. According to GoCardless, an automated payment service, 90pc of British adults have at least...

Struggling with numbers was the first warning sign of my brother’s dementia

London City Airport reports £6.6m profit, marking a return to pre-pandemic financial health

The hub has reported a pre-tax profit of £6.6m for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House, having made a loss of £1.1m in the prior 12 months