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Argentina's triple-digit inflation slows, but cash-strapped workers struggle to pay bills

By Horacio Fernando Soria BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina's triple-digit inflation, among the world's highest, is starting to slow but this offers little relief for residents whose salaries have stayed the same while costs of basic goods sky-rocketed and the government slashed state subsidies. "We're losing track of what's expensive and what's cheap," said university professor Daniel Vazquez


Russian court orders seizure of $155.8 million in JPMorgan Chase funds in VTB lawsuit

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court has ordered the seizure of funds in JPMorgan Chase bank accounts in Russia totalling $155.8 million, court filings showed, as state-owned Russian bank VTB seeks damages over funds blocked abroad. The seizure was imposed on funds in any currency on all JPMorgan bank accounts, except those held in so-called type C accounts which cannot be transferred out of Russia


7 things you might be wasting your money on – and 4 you should pay more for


2 of my favourite bargain penny stocks in October!

These two penny stocks look dirt cheap across a variety of different metrics. Royston Wild explains why they could be sensible options for cautious investors. The post 2 of my favourite bargain penny stocks in October! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.


10 highest-paying side hustles and how much they can earn you


What are the mortgage options for borrowers in later life?

What are the mortgage options for borrowers in later life? - With some people facing the prospect of borrowing into their retirement, a banking expert explains some of the options available.


How I’d aim to earn a second income by investing just £5 a day

A second income can be a lifeline when catastrophe strikes and money's tight. I plan to build one by investing just £5 a day. The post How I’d aim to earn a second income by investing just £5 a day appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.


Why the coins in your pocket make you a Roman

“This is two thousand years old,” my father reminded me as he placed the small silver disc in the palm of my hand. It was still gleaming, cool to the touch, no bigger than a penny. My young mind could not possibly comprehend such an expanse of time. This coin was older than both world wars, older than Shakespeare, and had already existed for a mill...


11 things which cost less than £1 in 1994 – and how much they are now


Business jitters ahead of chancellor's 'painful' budget

Firms are pausing hiring new staff while executives are selling off shares in UK-listed companies amid worries over the possible impacts of the chancellor's first budget, it has been claimed.


Three household appliances people are being urged to switch off to save money

Brits are searching for ways to reduce their energy bills with the recent 10 percent energy price cap increase from Ofgem coming into effect on October 1


Row over claims Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax as high as 39%

Row over claims Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax as high as 39% - Chancellor has dismissed Budget speculation but fears are rising over a massive tax hike to fill a £25bn black hole in her plans


‘I’m 66, divorced and enjoy the finer things – how can I boost my £220k pension?’

Recently divorced Jacqueline Beaumont is primed for a £220,000 pension settlement. What to do with the six-figure sum, however, is proving hard to nail down. The 66-year-old, who has aspirations of travelling in her retirement, is vying for short-term returns that can uphold her standard of living. With a state pension worth around £11,500 a year a...


Sterling pinned near one month low after British GDP data

LONDON (Reuters) - The pound was pinned around a one month low on the dollar on Friday, getting little support from data that showed Britain's economy returned to growth in August. Sterling was last flat on the day on the dollar at $1.3069, just off the $1.3011 hit Thursday, its lowest since mid Sept. It was also flat on the euro, at 83.70 pence to the common currency. Economic output rose by


Canada is showing that it’s possible to have universal, affordable childcare. Is the UK brave enough to follow?

You can’t get much for £5.50 nowadays. A takeaway coffee and a muffin, maybe; a pint and a packet of crisps, outside London. But in parts of Canada, roughly that amount can buy you a day’s childcare. Or it can, at least, if you can find a nursery place. The country is now three years into a post-pandemic social experiment, offering parents heavily (and expensively) subsidised childcare for what is by envious British standards a staggeringly...


Ukraine to receive additional loan of $300 million from Canada

On October 11, Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko signed an agreement with the Canadian government for a loan of 400 million Canadian dollars (approximately 300 million USD). The funds will be allocated to finance priority expenditures in Ukraine’s state budget through the IMF's administrative account, citing Ukraine's Ministry of Finance....


I spent £50 on hair clips and now have a six-figure business

Don’t be a perfectionist, just take action, and you will learn as you go along.


Angela Rayner blamed for major setback in Starmer’s growth strategy as port giant pulls £1bn investment

Angela Rayner blamed for major setback in Starmer’s growth strategy as port giant pulls £1bn investment - Sir Keir Starmer’s much-hyped investment summit has suffered a major blow after Dubai-based DP World has pulled out of a £1bn planned investment in its London Gateway container port


US inflation drop fuels debate over Fed's next interest rate move

US inflation fell to 2.4 per cent in September, cementing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will not repeat September's half-percentage point interest rate cut in November.


3 steps to turn a £20k ISA into a £5,418 yearly second income

With these three steps, out writer reckons he could earn a second income of over £5,000 annually in future by investing a £20k ISA now. The post 3 steps to turn a £20k ISA into a £5,418 yearly second income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.


This is the average amount of money people have saved by their 30s

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3 costly mistakes to avoid when investing a SIPP

Over the long term, making the most of a SIPP can mean avoiding expensive mistakes. Christopher Ruane shares three he always tries not to make. The post 3 costly mistakes to avoid when investing a SIPP appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.


What tax rises might be announced in Labour's 'painful' Budget this month?

Keir Starmer has told the UK to prepare for unpleasant news on October 30.


First-time buyers spend £350 more a month on mortgages than five years ago

First-time buyers are still paying significantly more on mortgage payments than they were five years ago, despite home loan costs falling in recent months.


How to Make a Travel Budget

Do you want to travel, but you are not sure how much it will cost? Well, here we go through some of the main ways to determine your budget for your next vacation so you have a better idea on how much you will spend on your trip. Honest travel budget advice to help you travel longer and cheaper. Filmed in Barcelona, Spain Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFr3sz2t3bDp6Cux08B93KQ/join #travelbudget #budgettravel #traveladvice Copyright Mark Wolters 2024 Learn how to plan your travels like we do with our Travel Planning 101 Course: https://www.brighttrip.com/woltersworld Grab some Wolters World travel gear http://www.woltersworld.store Help Us Keep Make More Honest Travel Videos: https://www.patreon.com/woltersworld Hey There Fellow Travelers! Thank you for watching our honest travel vlogs from all over this wonderful world. If you would like to get in contact with us please follow us & send us a message via our social media channels below. Also, if you like our travel videos please feel free to share them with other fellow travelers. You can find us all over the internet: Travel Advice & Destinations: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworld Food Travel Videos: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldeats Travel Tips: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldshorts Business Education: https://www.youtube.com/professorwolters Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woltersworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woltersworld Jocelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynwoltersworld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woltersworld Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/woltersworld Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolters-world-travel-culture/


TD Bank accepts $3B fine over money laundering

The US retail bank pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges


25 Times Celebrities Proved to Be Impeccable at Business

From popular clothing brands to owning sports teams!


Tell tale signs it may be time to lock away savings - and why three years is a sweet spot: SYLVIA MORRIS

Now could be an excellent time to bag a fixed-rate bond - if the latest murmurings from the Bank of England are anything to go by.


Come as You Are: Wealth Management for Gen X

Gen X is stuck in the middle of kids and aging parents, but retirement's not far off. Time to prioritize, with help from Nirvana, The Eagles and David Bowie.


French Budget Targets Big Firms, Wealthy

The French government unveiled a 2025 budget that aims to deliver a 60.6 billion ($66.2 billion) remedy for its public finances. The mix of spending cuts and higher taxes on businesses and the wealthy are part of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's efforts to restore political and fiscal order and revive investor confidence. Bloomberg's Caroline Connan reports.


Asian stocks mixed as markets wait for China policy briefing

Asian stocks mixed as markets wait for China policy briefing - Asian stocks were mixed on Friday as Chinese markets declined amid investors' attention on a key briefing about the details of the upcoming stimulus plan this weekend


State pensioners who lose Winter Fuel Payment to get up to £200 for energy bills

Octopus Energy is paying up to £200 to pensioners hit by Winter Fuel Payment cuts and says it is also training staff to help people apply for Pension Credit


Taco Bell returns to profit ahead of administration woe

The UK and European arm of Taco Bell returned to profit in 2023 ahead of one of its franchise partners entering administration. The Surrey-headquartered division has reported a pre-tax profit of $2.2m (£1.6m) for 2023. The total comes after Tac Bell reported a pre-tax loss of $1.8m (£1.3m) for 2022. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House [...]


How to visit Las Vegas on a budget: the 11 things to watch out for

With budget airline Norse Atlantic launching its new London to Las Vegas route, it’s become cheaper than ever to visit Sin City – with return prices starting from £299. But while cheap flights are always welcome – at least for those of us prepared to slum it a bit in the sky – Las Vegas isn’t exactly the ideal break for those on a tight budget. Whi...


France's belt-tightening budget aimed at regaining control over debt, says Finance Minister

PARIS (Reuters) - French finance minister Antoine Armand said on Friday that a belt-tightening budget was aimed at regaining control over a "colossal" debt, adding that the government was keeping a close eye on how financial markets viewed the French debt situation. "We must regain control over our debt," Armand told France 2 TV. On Thursday, the French government delivered its 2025 budget with


Spain's Iberdrola doubles British investment plan to $31 billion

LONDON (Reuters) -Spain's largest power company Iberdrola has doubled its investment plan for its British arm Scottish Power to 24 billion pounds ($31.37 billion) for 2024-2028, it said ahead of a global investment summit in London. The investment comes as Britain's new Labour government tries to drum up billions of pounds in foreign investment into the country as it marks 100 days in office and


How much money you really need to save to retire in every US state


Should I take my pension tax-free lump sum before the Budget?

The tax-free pension lump sum is a key feature of retirement planning for millions of people who are budgeting for their future. If you are aged 55 or over, you are entitled to take up to 25pc of your private pension as a tax-free lump sum up to a maximum of £268,275. However, reports that the Chancellor is considering plans to slash the lump-sum l...


Civil servants with £100k pensions surge five-fold after pay rises

The number of civil servants pocketing annual pensions worth more than £100,000 has risen five-fold following a series of inflation-busting rises. The surge in six-figure retirement incomes for Whitehall staff comes after pensions were increased by almost 7pc this year. As a result of the increase, the number of mandarins with top-bracket pensions ...


Struggling with numbers was the first warning sign of my brother’s dementia


Green energy firms promise more than £24bn of new investment in Britain

The leaders of the world’s biggest green energy companies have promised more than £24bn of new private investment across Great Britain ahead of a meeting with the prime minister on Friday. Keir Starmer is expected to meet the green energy bosses on the sidelines of the first Council of Nations and Regions in Edinburgh to discuss the multibillion-pound projects just days before the government’s international investment summit next week. Starmer...


Meet the Gen-Zers who’ve finally saved a house deposit – but can’t afford the mortgage payments

Meet the Gen-Zers who’ve finally saved a house deposit – but can’t afford the mortgage payments - IN FOCUS: A new study suggests Gen Z will face mortgage payments twice as high as those paid by previous generations. Katie Rosseinsky speaks to the young people affected, and hears from buyers who faced a very different situation in the Noughties


20 celebrities who have made bank as business owners

Being famous doesn't always mean you're rich, but these 20 celebrities are both. And they didn't just earn money from their talent. They're also very successful business owners.


Millions of millennials won’t be able to retire without help from parents

Nearly six million millennials are relying on their parents’ wealth to fund their own retirement, research suggests. Four in ten of those between the ages of 28 and 43 say that they will not be able to retire without financial support from their parents, a survey found. More than half say that cash from their parents will be their only source of in...


Six ways to get a cheaper NHS prescription

Prescriptions for medication are a necessary but costly expense. That is, if you live in England; currently if you are under the health service in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland prescriptions are free. For those in England under the NHS, the cost of prescriptions has risen to £9.90 per item. Fine as a one-off, perhaps, but if you are in need o...


The British are decent savers, but bad investors

Those Britons lucky enough to have spare cash, even after draining their pay cheques for rent, food and commuting expenses, are actually pretty good at stashing it away. Over 40 per cent of UK adults had savings above £10,000, according to a recent survey from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The problem is a lot of it is sitting in bank accounts, growing slowly as prices ratchet higher with inflation. British households, and the economy,...


Small businesses raise alarm over tax raid on AIM market

Companies including mixer maker Fevertree, travel firm Jet2 and Mothercare have written to the Chancellor, urging 'clear support' for business relief on inheritance tax.


UK bank Monzo valued at $5.9 billion in employee share sale

LONDON (Reuters) - British digital bank Monzo said on Friday employees had sold shares to a group of existing investors including Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, valuing the company at 4.5 billion pounds ($5.9 billion). The share sale follows a previous fundraise in March when Monzo raised 340 million pounds at a 4-billion-pound valuation. Monzo, which launched in 2015, is one of a handful of


Let's code a Digital Clock in Python! 🕒

#python #pythontutorial #pythoncourseforbeginners 00:00:00 pip install PyQt5 00:00:41 imports 00:01:57 class DigitalClock(QWidget) 00:02:59 if __name__ == "__main__" 00:04:48 setting up __init__() 00:05:29 initUI() 00:10:03 update_time() 00:12:47 custom font ## Python PyQt5 Digital Clock import sys from PyQt5.QtWidgets import QApplication, QWidget, QLabel, QVBoxLayout from PyQt5.QtCore import QTimer, QTime, Qt from PyQt5.QtGui import QFont, QFontDatabase class DigitalClock(QWidget): def __init__(self): super().__init__() self.time_label = QLabel(self) self.timer = QTimer(self) self.initUI() def initUI(self): self.setWindowTitle("Digital Clock") self.setGeometry(600, 400, 300, 100) vbox = QVBoxLayout() vbox.addWidget(self.time_label) self.setLayout(vbox) self.time_label.setAlignment(Qt.AlignCenter) self.time_label.setStyleSheet("font-size: 150px;" "color: hsl(111, 100%, 50%);") self.setStyleSheet("background-color: black;") ## Use a custom font ## font_id = QFontDatabase.addApplicationFont("DS-DIGIT.TTF") ## font_family = QFontDatabase.applicationFontFamilies(font_id)[0] ## my_font = QFont(font_family, 300) ## self.time_label.setFont(my_font) self.timer.timeout.connect(self.update_time) self.timer.start(1000) self.update_time() def update_time(self): current_time = QTime.currentTime().toString("hh:mm:ss AP") self.time_label.setText(current_time) if __name__ == "__main__": app = QApplication(sys.argv) clock = DigitalClock() clock.show() sys.exit(app.exec_())


Are you wealthy? How much in income, cash, property and pensions does it take to be rich

High income families are still building wealth and tend to be younger than the asset-rich older groups, says Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown.