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HMRC warning as those with £3,500 or more in savings accounts being sent tax bill letters
HMRC may send you a tax bill letter if you have more than £3,500 in your savings account Those with £3,500 or more in savings are being warned they may face a surprise tax bill letter from HM Revenue and Customs in the coming weeks. HMRC is able...

Newborns to Receive $1,000 Investment: Eligibility for Trump Child Savings Accounts
Newborns to Receive $1,000 Investment:“Trump Accounts” are new tax‑deferred savings accounts seeded at birth for children in the U.S. Essentially, each eligible newborn receives a one-time $1,000 government contribution into an IRA-like account,...

Woman Charged with Credit Card Fraud in Leake County
Bridgette Scott was arrested on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and charged with two counts of credit card fraud. Bridgette ScottAuthorities say Scott allegedly used a debit card to make purchases totaling over $600 while the card’s owner was hospitalized...

Worth Man Accused Of Using Palos Hills Resident's Credit Card Info To Buy Gas
Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 11:21 am CT|Updated Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 11:22 am CT PALOS HILLS, IL — A Worth man is accused of taking a Palos Hills resident’s credit card info and purchasing gas. Ernest L. Minyard, 49, is charged with identity...

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Mastercard launches luxury biometric metal credit card in Bangladesh
Mastercard and Eastern Bank have teamed up to introduce Bangladesh’s first biometric metal credit card. The biometric credit card is part of the high-end World Elite Mastercard portfolio and embeds a fingerprint sensor into its metal body,...

‘Pension, not a savings account’: Cook Islands super fund defends pension model amidst member frustration
Damien Beddoes, chief executive officer of Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund. 24071908 The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is designed as a pension scheme, not a savings account, says its chief executive officer,...

Identity-Stealing Device Found On Camden Co. Store's Credit Card Machine
STRATFORD, NJ — A device used to steal shoppers' identities was found Sunday at a Family Dollar store in Camden County. The credit card-skimming device was attached to the register's card machine at the store in Stratford, police said. Anyone who...
Pompano Beach Woman Busted In Florida Keys For Stolen Credit Card Spending Spree
Pompano Beach Woman Accused of Charging Over $1,000 on Stolen Card in Big Pine Key MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 36-year-old Pompano Beach woman is behind bars after allegedly racking up over $1,000 in charges on a stolen credit card in Big Pine Key....

Sign up to the Money Saving Club for tips to stretch your summer holidays budget
13:01, 07 Jul 2025Updated 17:00, 07 Jul 2025 The school summer holidays are nearly upon us, and while that means plenty of quality time with the kids, it also means having to come up with plenty of ways to enjoy that quality time with the kids....

Personal Loan Approvals Made Easy — Track Credit Score on OneScore
Pune, 07 July 2025: When you need quick financial support, having a good CIBIL score can make all the difference. It improves your chances of getting personal loans approved at better interest rates and flexible terms. The OneScore App makes it...

How to Downgrade a Credit Card Without Losing Rewards
You could lose the rewards you’ve earned if you cancel a credit card without a plan, and a smarter option… You could lose the rewards you’ve earned if you cancel a credit card without a plan, and a smarter option is to downgrade the card instead....

Advice Pays in Peace of Mind and Time: Vanguard Survey Reveals Hidden Value of Financial Advice
Beyond portfolio returns, personalized advice delivers peace of mind and time back—helping investors feel more confident, supported, and in control. VALLEY FORGE, Pa., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Investors who receive personalized financial...

Why Smart Users Use OneScore to Get Personal Loans Quickly
A personal loan serves as a reliable financial solution for urgent needs. Before approval, lenders evaluate your credit score to determine your eligibility and offer terms accordingly. A strong CIBIL score usually increases your chances of...

My 18-year-old daughter has racked up £3,000 of credit card debt. Should I pay it off or let her learn a tough lesson? VICKY REYNAL has a surprising solution
Our 18-year-old daughter just admitted she’s nearly £3,000 in credit card debt. We gave her the card for emergencies only, but she’s been using it more than she should – and now she’s stuck, trying to pay it off with babysitting money while...

Why a Health Savings Account Is an Underrated Wealth Builder
You’re hunched over the kitchen table, flipping through your job’s benefits packet. You see something about a Health Savings Account. Looks like a boring place to stash medical cash. You shrug and skim past. That could be a big mistake — not...

Personal Finance Expert Dave Ramsey Is Absolutely Right About These 3 Wealth-Building Facts
Investing Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for SiriusXM I have to admit, I enjoy watching and listening to personal finance expert Dave Ramsey from time to time. His enthusiasm around personal finance really is contagious. And say what you want...

Sun's Out, Fun's On Deck: 8 Ways to Use Tax-free Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) Funds to Protect Your Health this Summer from FSA Store® and HSA Store®
From award-winning skincare products to first aid, hydration, sunscreen, and bug bite relief, FSAs and HSAs help families and individuals make the most of summer fun while saving money and getting ahead of the December 31 FSA deadline DALLAS, July...

Tulsa police seek help identifying suspects in reported gym bag theft, credit card fraud
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Tulsa Police are asking for the public's help in identifying individuals connected to a reported gym bag theft and credit card fraud. Police report that the individuals are suspected of stealing a person's bag from the gym and...