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Securing the Best Real Estate Deal in 2024
We see that the real estate market is in constant transformation, and in 2024, new opportunities and challenges await. No matter what level your experience, the real estate market requires an understanding of know-how and determination with effective strategies. The...
Staying Safe: Tips to Protect Yourself from Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud happens when someone uses your credit card or bank details to make unauthorized purchases or payments. Basically, your money is digitally stolen. If you are lucky, you get notification from your credit card company or bank that a purchase has been...
Renting is Cheaper than Buying, Even Among Rising Rent Prices
During the pandemic housing prices increased dramatically across the country. This was perhaps the result of record low interest rates and a limited housing inventory, as many housing projects were put on hold during uncertain times. Understanding the Pandemic’s...
How The Police Are Waging A War Against Cybercrime
The problem of cybercrime has been increasing exponentially in recent years as the internet has become more and more integrated into our everyday lives. While the police have been quick to adapt to new technologies and approaches to fight traditional crime, they have...
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‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
Fraudsters are sending fake X login alert emails mimicking legitimate notifications to steal passwords and account access through deceptive links and fake websites.
UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%
UK savers face fierce competition among banks pushing interest rates higher this summer, with instant-access accounts paying up to 5% and regular savings accounts offering up to 8%.
Lawmakers renew push to axe a lucrative tax loophole for crypto investors
Congressional lawmakers are pushing to eliminate a tax loophole allowing cryptocurrency investors to claim investment loss deductions without divesting holdings, potentially raising billions in federal revenue annually.
What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
Great Britain will see a temporary removal of VAT on household electricity bills starting October, reducing the annual price cap by approximately £45, under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost of living measures.
Delaying Social Security reform raises risks for bond markets and the economy, research finds
Research warns that delaying Social Security reform risks bond market turmoil and economic strain, with the trust fund facing depletion in the early 2030s and potential Treasury borrowing needs exceeding $600 billion annually.
Here’s how Trump Account assets may affect your college aid eligibility
Over 6 million children have been enrolled in Trump Accounts since their July 4 launch, but assets in these accounts may reduce need-based college financial aid eligibility by up to 20 percent.
Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills
Andy Burnham is examining a proposal that could reduce household energy bills by £130 annually while making heat pumps cheaper than gas boilers, drawing from thinktank research.
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady. Here’s what that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its July meeting as mixed economic signals, including lower inflation but rising oil prices, complicate policymaking decisions.
Trump Accounts may help foster children build a financial safety net. What to know
Trump Accounts, announced in June, could provide foster children with financial resources for adulthood, though questions remain about withdrawal rules and benefit interactions.
AARP to Congress: ‘We strongly object to fast-tracking Social Security changes’
AARP opposes a bipartisan Senate proposal to fast-track Social Security overhaul legislation, arguing such changes require regular congressional order rather than expedited procedures.
Student loan servicers begin 90-day countdown for borrowers to leave SAVE plan
Student loan servicers have begun notifying borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan that they must exit within 90 days. A federal appeals court ordered the end of the Biden-era program, affecting over 6.9 million borrowers.
UK house prices rise for first time since start of Iran war
UK house prices rose 0.2% in June, marking the first monthly increase since February, though values remain below earlier 2026 levels, according to Lloyds’ latest survey.