Travel Troubleshooter: Booking.com transferred my refund to someone else’s credit card

By Christopher Elliott | Travel Troubleshooter Q: I reserved a villa in Alicante, Spain, through Booking.com and paid in full. Three days before my trip, Booking.com canceled the reservation and offered little help in getting an alternative. I...

Martin Lewis says 4.55% savings account is 'best of both worlds' but 'could go any time'

Personal finance guru Martin Lewis has flagged up a savings account offeringt the best rate of interest - but said it’s the best of both worlds. Speaking on his BBC podcast the Money Saving Expert founder warned that it ‘won’t be around very...

Big Beautiful Bill child savings account: Who is eligible for 'Trump Accounts'?

Actualizado 07/07/2025 - 05:34 CDT A central piece of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," introduced by President Trump and now moving through Congress, proposes a $1,000 seed investment account, dubbed "Trump Accounts", for newborn children. Structured...

Martin Lewis shares 'best of both worlds' 4.55% savings account but warns it won't last

Martin Lewis has shared a 4.55% savings account he's admitted "we don’t often see" but is arguably "the best of both worlds." During a segment on his eponymously titled podcast (available on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple Music), the 52-year-old...

Fi.Money Launches Protocol to Connect Personal Finance Data with AI Assistants

Fi.Money, a money management platform based in India, has launched what it says is the first consumer-facing implementation of a model context protocol (MCP) for personal finance. Fi MCP is designed to bring together users’ complete financial...

Health Savings Account Expansion Survives in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

After nearly a month of debate, the U.S. Senate sent its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) to the U.S. House for final passage, in time to land on President Donald Trump’s desk by July 4. The House version of the budget...

FI Money brings AI to track personal finance

AI Feature by FI Money Infographic Fi Money has announced the launch of what it claims is the first consumer-facing implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) in personal finance, allowing users to privately consolidate and share financial...

Best savings accounts of the week: Britons told to 'review and switch' to deals with 7.5% interest rates

Britons are being reminded to "review and switch" to "market-leading" savings accounts before interest rates are cut once again by the Bank of England later this year. Analysts from Moneyfactscompare have compiled a list of the best savings...

Major UK building society offering 7.5% interest rate savings account

This regular saver is returning 7.5%. It requires you to fix your cash for six months, and you can pay in up to £200 a month. You need to keep £1 in the account to keep it open. Principality Building Society is currently offering a market-leading...

Personal loan checklist: Pre and post-disbursal financial strategies

A personal loan can be an incredible financial tool whether you're addressing unplanned bills, planning a wedding, addressing a medical emergency, or consolidating debts. However, you need to properly organise your finances preceding, and...

Mindful Monday: Financial advice for new grads & their families

7 Red Flags When Shopping for a Personal Loan Online

While online loans are faster and easier to apply for than ever, they also attract a fair share of sketchy operators. From misleading rates to predatory terms buried in fine print, it's not always clear who's legit and who's not. So before you hit...

Fi Money Debuts MCP Server to Power AI-Driven Personal Finance Experiences

In a global first from India, Fi Money, has launched a personal finance MCP Server, a foundational layer that lets users securely view and interact with their entire financial life using any AI assistant. This groundbreaking launch introduces the...

UK building society offers 7.5% interest rate savings account - not Nationwide

The interest paid is normally higher than normal saving accounts, but you're capped at how much you can save each month If you're looking to save little and often, the top regular saving accounts pay up to 7.5% interest on your money. Regular...

$788K questioned in UOG credit card audit

The Office of Public Accountability has published the sixth entry in its series examining credit and debit card use in the government of Guam, this time turning its attention to the University of Guam. While the OPA did not find any indication of...

The Credit Score That Can Help You Get A Personal Loan

Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 16:13 IST While a good credit score can open doors to affordable loans with low interest rates, a poor one can lead to rejection for unsecured loans. A score of 700-750 and above is generally considered ‘good.’...

HMRC writing to people with £3,500 or more in savings account

People with savings of £3,500 or more are being warned that they could receive an unexpected tax bill from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the coming weeks. HMRC has the ability to automatically detect interest on savings generated by your bank...

I discovered £5,000 in my wife’s secret savings account — do I have a right to be angry?

She’s been squirrelling away cash for years (Picture: Getty Images) Ever heard of a ‘f*** off fund’? These savings pots – secretly built up to provide a cushion if you need to leave a relationship – are surprisingly common, especially among women....

9 smart ways to manage your personal loan EMIs without stress

Paying your personal loan EMIs on time is important. If you don’t do that, your credit score will take a hit and getting new loans in future will be difficult. In this article, we will look at some of the steps you can take to manage your personal...

What is the ideal credit score to get a personal loan in India? Find out

A credit score is simply one of the most crucial criteria financial institutions check while approving personal loans. This three digit number ranges from 300 to 900 primarily. It is a clear reflection of the borrowers creditworthiness, repayment...