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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.

Considering Purchasing and Renting a Property in Italy?

Owning a property in Italy where you can stay when you visit and rent out when you’re not there requires very careful planning.

Think twice before buying your holiday clothes from Zara

If you're heading to Spain this summer and might get some of your holiday clothes from Zara, you might be better off waiting until you're over there.

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

How Calculating How Many Big Macs He Can Buy With His Hourly Earnings Helped This Man Get $11K Weekly In Passive Income

Ryan Hogue's approach to evaluating his side hustle income is far from conventional. He measures it in a unique and practical way: through Big Macs. Hogue, a web developer and teacher, used this practical method to calculate the value of his time. He would determine how many Big Macs he could buy with his daily earnings, a concept he calls 'dollars...

The small investment that can add up to £10,000 to your house price

Is your house worth more because of your beautiful plants? Email [email protected] Sigmund Freud once said that flowers “are restful to look at” because they have “neither emotions nor conflicts”, but he neglected to mention another important benefit – they can add thousands to the value of your home. House prices have been largely stagnant in ...

Volkswagen's $5 billion investment in Rivian boosts EV maker's shares

By Abhirup Roy and Ben Klayman SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - German automaker Volkswagen Group will invest up to $5 billion in U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian as part of a new, equally controlled joint venture to share EV architecture and software, the companies said on Tuesday. Shares of Rivian surged about 50% in extended trade after the announcement, potentially supercharging the company's

Mary Earps to leave Man Utd and become highest-paid women's goalkeeper in the world

The England star is set for a huge move abroad.

Small pot pension rules: what are they and how do they work?

While it used to be common to work for only one or two companies for your entire career, workers today are likely to have moved jobs several times throughout their working lives – which can have a big impact on your pension savings. As a result of switching employers, you could end up with a large number of workplace pension pots – the average by t...

Urgent need to investigate Trump’s business assets in Scotland, say Greens

Patrick Harvie pointed to the New York civil case against the former US President as he renewed calls for an investigation.

Good News for Small Creators...

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If I take 25% tax-free cash from my pensions - can I then pay more into them? Steve Webb replies

I want to leave the rest invested without taking any money for a number of years and continue to contribute. Are there any restrictions on doing this I should know about?

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back

How to be frugal: Easy money-saving hacks from people who’ve mastered cutting back - Living more frugally could reduce stress and help your money go further.

£9,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,220 monthly passive income

With the right strategy, it’s possible to create a substantial passive income with a portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares. This is how I’d try to do it. The post £9,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,220 monthly passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The economic difference between owning and renting a home

The chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning compares average rents, repairs and mortgages

Why some inheritance regimes are more unequal than others

Wealth is a big deal: household wealth in Britain has surged in recent decades to over £15tn. And it’s unequal, with wealth inequality twice as high as income inequality. This matters. What wealth you can inherit, rather than what you earn, increasingly decides who owns a house and who can retire before their late 60s. Almost half of twentysomething first-time buyers receive financial support, largely from parents, averaging £25,000. History...

I collect 50p coins - do I really have one worth £30,000? DAN HATFIELD replies

I've collected 50p coins for quite some time and would love to know the value of what I have accumulated over time.

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.

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love - ‘Don’t ever let a man or anyone limit your freedom,’ one person wrote

MILLIONAIRES EXPLAIN: How To Start A Business From Scratch (w/ Patrick Bet-David)

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International scheme to tax billionaires’ wealth technically feasible, study finds

An international scheme to tax the wealth of the world’s 3,000 billionaires is technically feasible and could net up to $250bn (£197bn) a year in extra revenue, a new report says. A study by the French economist Gabriel Zucman concluded that progress in finding ways to tax multi-national corporations meant it was now possible to levy a global tax on individuals – even if not every country agreed to take part. Zucman prepared the report after...

Martin Lewis shares stark warning for all Barclays customers

Best value for money mattresses on the market, tried and tested

Best value for money mattresses on the market, tried and tested - Say hello to the bedroom game-changers that offer the best bang for their buck

Don't pay a high price for your pet: From DIY dog toys to reducing vets' bills, Rachel Halliwell has canny tips for how to keep your pet in paw-fect health on a budget

RACHEL HALLIWELL: Pet owners have seen the price of animal feed increase. But it is possible to be canny with your care costs, without any negative impact on your furry friends.

Grandma left my children a fortune - but how do I stop them blowing it all before they're 25?

The money will stay invested until they turn 18. But with years of investment growth, they stand to inherit close to a six-figure sum.

How accident in cafe and £400 turned into a genius business idea that's about to go global

Just 18% of companies in the UK are led by women, and while data suggests female entrepreneurs are on the rise, men still receive more funding and are entrusted with higher average loans to get them started.

What business expenses can self-employed people write off against tax? HEATHER ROGERS explains

All tax practitioners have at some point had a client who happily asserts that someone they know claims 'everything', and then had the unenviable task of putting the increasingly crestfallen client straight.

I saved £30,000 in 2 years - all while working a minimum wage job

I set myself a goal of becoming a millionaire in 10 years.

Europe’s richest man buys stake in Cartier owner amid takeover speculation

Europe’s richest man Bernard Arnault has bought personal shares in a rival to his luxury empire LVMH, in a move expected to fuel speculation over a possible takeover. Mr Arnault, the chairman and chief executive of LVMH, is understood to have taken a small stake in Richemont, which owns Cartier. The position, which was not available on public regis...

Excellent yet still affordable future classics

Autocar recommends the future classics you should snap up before collector status sets in

AO World sets sights on sales growth after annual profits jump

AO World sets sights on sales growth after annual profits jump - The online electricals retailer reported a 186% surge in underlying pre-tax profits to £34.3 million for the year to March 31.

The five decor mistakes that are making your home look cheap

Have you got any of these in your home?

Factbox-Sterling's importance to global currency markets

LONDON (Reuters) - Sterling has faced its share of trials and tribulations in recent decades but remains a widely used currency, and, this year, it has held up better against the dollar than peers. Here are some facts about the British currency: 1/ PERFORMANCE THIS YEAR The pound is trading around $1.27, up 23% from 2022's record low. It is down a fraction against the dollar this year, but

Hermes delivers a masterclass in dressing for a ‘rich man summer’

What defines “rich” dressing today? There are several camps; firstly, wealth denoted by Mall of the Emirates-style label mania, or the “soft luxury” approach – all tactile cashmeres and delicious cafe-au-lait tones, as defined by the characters in Succession. This, it should be noted, is entirely separate from “old money” style, but it’s notable th...

Why are concert tickets so expensive?

What's behind rising ticket costs?

Car insurance: The six things that will make your premium more expensive

Experts say there may be some key reasons why motorists are being charged so much, and potential changes that can be made to bring down costs

‘I earn £500 a month, and my parents feed me every day – this is how I spend my money’

Email [email protected] if you would like to take part in How I Spend My Money. All our subjects are genuine but anonymous. As a 17-year-old college student earning around £500 per month from my part-time job, trying to manage my finances can be a challenge. One of the struggles is how little time you actually have to make money when most days ...

Inflation rises to 4% stoking concern interest rates could increase again

Australia’s monthly inflation rate increased to its highest level in 2024 in the latest indication that the Reserve Bank won’t be cutting interest rates soon and might yet hike again. Consumer prices rose 4% last month from a year earlier, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday. That compared with the 3.6% pace recorded for April, and the 3.8% rate expected for May by economists. The jump in May’s inflation was propelled in part...

Job titles with most expensive car insurance - is yours on the list?

Is your job on the list?

Five Financial Changes That Happen When Your Spouse Dies

Some of these could catch surviving spouses by surprise, so it’s a good idea to know what to expect in case something happens.

Warning that rising price of used cars is a barrier to people entering insolvency

Warning that rising price of used cars is a barrier to people entering insolvency - From Friday June 28, the total amount someone with a DRO can have will increase from £30,000 to £50,000

Takeda To Keep Pushing for China Biotech Partnership

Takeda Pharmaceutical will continue efforts to forge partnerships with Chinese biotech companies even with some tensions between US and China. Speaking exclusively to Bloomberg, CEO Christophe Weber said the recent US Congress effort to limit Chinese biotech's access to American market would have limited impact on Takeda's business with China.

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments - The UK’s cost of living will be a major talking point in the run up to July’s general election

Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Tesco shares

Tesco shares look like a great pick for a second income. But would our writer feel comfortable investing all his ISA money in the FTSE 100 giant? The post Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Tesco shares appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Soccer-Europe's big five leagues generate 19.6 billion euros in season post-COVID

(Reuters) - Europe's soccer market grew by 16% in the 2022-23 season to 35.3 billion euros ($37.86 billion) due to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions as fans returned to stadiums and the 2022 World Cup, Deloitte said in a study published on Tuesday. In its Annual Review of Football Finance, Deloitte said the top five leagues -- Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A and Ligue 1 --

Price well and check fees: 10 expert tips on selling clothes online

1. Find your demographic The competition is stiff, so finding the right place to sell your clothes will give you the best chance of getting them in front of people who might want to buy them. “Depop tends to appeal more to gen Z, so it doesn’t really suit the pieces I’m selling, while Vinted has a wide range of buyers of all ages,” says Becky Barnes, a sustainable stylist. “One of my most successful places for selling shoes and clothes is the...

Here's how to manage your time at work more effectively

Victoria Prew, the founder and CEO of Hurr, outlines her rules for making the most of every hour

Four Ways to Give Money Tax-Free to Your Kids When You Die

If you’d prefer that your estate not pay more taxes than necessary, then these strategies are for you.

Can I put £20,000 in an Isa every year?

The main limit you need to keep in mind when planning your Isa contributions is £20,000. This is the maximum total amount you can pay into your own Isas each tax year across all of your accounts. You can split this up however you like, and between any Isas – for example, you could pay £10,000 into a cash Isa, £6,000 into a stocks and shares Isa and...

Why a tightening waistband is a better measure of health than BMI

We are obsessed by weight in this country and as long as our weight stays roughly the same,  who cares about that tightening waistband?  It’s the all important number on the scales that counts. And who can blame us? Our GPs and the NHS are similarly obsessed. Who hasn’t hasn’t been asked to step on that monstrous machine in their doctor’s office? “...