[ad_1] Pensioners are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living – as a retired person who wants a moderate lifestlye needs an extra £8,000 a year to get by. The cost of a moderate retirement has increased from £23,000 a year to £31,300 a year for a single …
Read More »US national debt tracker: See how much money the government owes in real time
[ad_1] Economist Peter Morici breaks down what the national debt is, why it ballooned to more than $34 trillion and what it means for Americans. The U.S. national debt is climbing at an astronomical pace and has shown no signs of slowing down despite the heightened scrutiny on government spending. …
Read More »DWP update as pension savers to get huge boost – what it means for you | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Workers saving up for their pension are set to see their contributions increase as the threshold for auto-enrolment has been maintained. The DWP has confirmed the trigger for auto enrolment will be maintained at £10,000 a year for the 2024 to 2025 tax year, while the point from which …
Read More »FAA warns Congress against raising airline pilot retirement age ahead of hearing
[ad_1] Global Entrepreneurship Network Board Chairman Jeff Hoffman warns of summer travel delays and staffing shortages on ‘Varney & Co.’ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) leader told lawmakers in a letter Monday that they should not raise the mandatory retirement age of airline pilots from 65 to 67 before additional …
Read More »Beer duty could shut down 750 pubs as Jeremy Hunt warned to cut tax in Spring Budget | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Britons are warned that hundreds of pubs could go bust if alcohol duty continues to cut into profits. In a letter to Jeremy Hunt yesterday, those in charge of popular alcohol brands such as Asahi, Budweiser and Greene King have warned that these beloved brands could be brought down …
Read More »DC supermarkets turn to high-tech security gates as crime continues to surge
[ad_1] Washington D.C. restaurant owner Fritz Brogan reveals the impact that the U.S. crime crisis has had on the community and local businesses during an appearance on ‘Varney & Co.’ Some Washington, D.C. supermarkets have started installing high-tech security gates in an effort to prevent rising retail theft and crime …
Read More »DWP issues ‘pay early’ code for all benefits in February 2024 | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared the special code they’ll use to pay benefits early this month. Due to the leap year, claimants will receive payments earlier than usual in February. Your National Insurance number determines when you get your state pension. If the last two …
Read More »This week’s personal loan rates fall for 3- and 5-year loans
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Read More »DWP warning as you could miss out on £299 cost of living payment for these two reasons | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Millions of people on benefits are to receive a £299 cost of living payment over the coming days but some may miss out if they do not meet two criteria. The payment is the final instalment of a £900 cost of living payment going out to eligible people over …
Read More »Investments to help you build wealth in 2024
[ad_1] Jack Otter and the ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panel discuss how to reaches your portfolio goals in 2024. Do you want to grow your wealth in 2024? Investing your money is a great place to start. While there is risk in any type of investment, there are options less risky than …
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