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Debit or credit: Which card offers better benefits for everyday purchases?
WCPO 9 - Ohio
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July 9, 2025
Choosing between debit and credit cards is a decision many of us face multiple times daily. The choice comes down to whether you want money withdrawn from your bank account immediately, so you don't have to worry about it again, or added to a...
Why is the copper price rising?
MoneyWeek
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July 9, 2025
The price of copper hit a record high in the US yesterday (8 July) as president Donald Trump suggested that imports of the red metal into the country could be slapped with a 50% tariff. Trump told reporters “today we’re doing copper… I believe the...
Credit card mandates are antithetical to free market principles
American Banker - New York
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July 2, 2025
Efforts to shoehorn the Credit Card Competition Act into pieces of popular legislation need to be defeated. The proposed law would harm the small businesses and consumers it purports to help, writes Thomas Aiello, of the National Taxpayers...
Nationwide issues update over £100 bonus payments for four million customers
Birmingham Live
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July 9, 2025
Nationwide has issued an update over £100 bonus payments it has been handing to customers. The building society started paying the free cash into bank accounts on June 18 as part of this year's Fairer Share scheme. This qualifies people with...
Tampa police seek help identifying suspect involved in auto crimes
Tampa Republic - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Tampa Police detectives are on the lookout for a suspect linked to multiple auto burglaries, a vehicle theft, and credit card fraud in West Tampa and Clearwater. The authorities have released video footage hoping the public can assist in...
Personal loan interest rates July 2025: Which bank is offering the lowest rate?
Mint
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July 2, 2025
As of July 2025, leading banks in the country are providing competitive personal loan interest rates for salaried and self employed individuals. These loans can be used for weddings, medical expenses, traveling or debt consolidation. While RBI has...
Seattle and Spokane See Rising Credit Card Delinquencies
KONA - Washington State
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July 3, 2025
(The Center Square) – As fears of recession grow, a new report found that Seattle and Spokane are among the top five cities with increasing numbers of people not paying their credit card bills. WalletHub published data on Wednesday, ranking 100...
Best savings interest rates today, July 9, 2025 (Earn up to 4.3% APY)
Yahoo Finance
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Here’s a look at how today’s savings account rates stack up. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in late 2024, which means deposit rates are now falling. It's more important than ever to ensure you're earning the highest...
Video circulating on social media has prompted concerns about safety of credit card information
WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
A video circulating on social media has prompted concerns about the safety of credit card information at gas pumps, claiming that scammers are using stickers with microchips to steal information.The News 8 On Your Side team has been investigating...
Senate passes Schmitt's ENABLE Act supporting disability savings accounts
Columbia News - Missouri
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July 3, 2025
Senator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric SchmittSenator Eric Schmitt | U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt's ENABLE Act has successfully passed the U.S. Senate, marking a significant development for individuals with disabilities...
Health savings accounts get small tweaks in tax bill
Yahoo News
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Health savings accounts were poised to get a big boost in Trump's signature tax package. That didn’t happen. While the House version of the bill included several changes to enhance the use and benefits of health savings accounts (HSAs), the...
To the rescue: Why you need an emergency fund now
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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To the rescue: Why you need an emergency fund now With the stock market at record highs and the unemployment rate at a modest 4.2%, an emergency savings fund might not seem like the most pressing need at the moment. But in fact, this is exactly...
Premium Bonds – big thing one in three NS&I holders are getting badly wrong
Daily Express
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July 9, 2025
Premium Bonds are one of the nation's most popular savings products. Promising complete Treasury-backed security, penalty-free access to your money if needed, and tax-free earnings incentives on… winnings that may never transpire? A new analysis...
Seattle, Spokane among worst in U.S. for rising credit card delinquencies
The Center Square
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July 3, 2025
(The Center Square) – As fears of recession grow, a new report found that Seattle and Spokane are among the top five cities with increasing numbers of people not paying their credit card bills. WalletHub published data on Wednesday, ranking 100...
PETER HOSKIN reviews Rematch: Part cartoon, part fashion shoot, it's blissfully free of sponsorship deals, extra credit card payments... and best of all, there's no Cristiano Ronaldo
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
Rematch (PlayStation, Xbox, PC, £20.99) Verdict: Golazzo! Rating: Video games have conspired to make the beautiful game ugly. They’ve reduced football to sponsorship deals, big spreadsheets and, worst of all, hundreds of additional credit card...
Personal Loans of Up to 55 Lakhs Available on Bajaj Markets
Detroit Star - Michigan
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HT Syndication Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Bajaj Markets, one of the leading financial marketplaces in India, enables salaried individuals to explore and apply for personal loans of up to 55 Lakhs from multiple trusted lenders. With...
Savings Account vs Fixed Deposits: Which Is Better in 2025?
TechBullion
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July 2, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email From first-time earners in metros to small-town savers, everyone wants to grow their savings, but without taking unnecessary risks. In 2025, two options dominate this space: the Savings Account and the Fixed Deposit...
What Happens to Authorized Users When the Primary Credit Card Holder Dies?
The Messenger - Kentucky
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Being an authorized user on another person’s credit card can help you establish your credit history. Parents might add their children to help launch them into adulthood. Or spouses may share an account, with one spouse as the authorized user. But...
Your Travel Credit Card Is About to Get a Lot More Expensive
Slate Magazine
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July 3, 2025
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. It was judgment day for travel credit card holders. On June 17, Chase—the biggest American card-issuer—hiked the annual...
PERSONAL FINANCE: Coupled but not married? Five questions to ask to protect your finances
Finger Lakes Times - New York
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More and more, couples are choosing to live together before getting married, and some are forgoing marriage altogether. According to the Institute for Family Studies, 70% of couples live together prior to marriage. (“What’s the Plan? Cohabitation,...