Money

How investors can hedge against inflation

UK inflation increased above the Bank of England’s target rate in October. How can investors protect their wealth against inflation?

Introduction to money management: How and where to begin investing

Money management is considered to be one of the most significant life skills, and some individuals … Introduction to Money Management: How and Where to Begin InvestingRead more

As bombs fall, gold prices rise — and Poland is taking notice

Geopolitical unrest is driving private investors away from virtual instruments and towards physical bars and coins — assets you can lock in a safe, carry in a suitcase or bury under the floorboards. View on euronews

What a $500M capital raise signals about investor confidence in renewable infrastructure

Renewable infrastructure in New Zealand has received a significant boost following Contact Energy’s capital raise announ

Rihanna's 2026 billion-dollar empire: From Fenty Beauty success to personal controversies

Few artists in modern pop culture have transformed their careers as dramatically as Rihanna. Once known primarily as a chart-topping pop star, the Barbados-born singer has quietly built one of the most powerful celebrity business empires in the world. Today, Rihanna is not just a global music icon—she is a billionaire entrepreneur whose influence s...

Asia shares mostly lower and oil hovers around $100 a barrel over Iran war worries

Asia shares mostly lower and oil hovers around $100 a barrel over Iran war worries - Asia shares are mostly lower, tracking Wall Street losses, while oil prices hover around $100 per barrel

Musk, already world's richest person, eyes $1 trillion fortune

Elon Musk's estimated $839 billion net worth has made him the wealthiest individual ever recorded, Forbes said Tuesday, as billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes surge in the past year to an all-time high of $20.1 trillion. - More billionaires - Musk's fortune amounts to more than three times that of the next names on Forbes' billionaire list, which has grown to a record 3,428 individuals and is heavily populated at the top by other...

£210 drip-fed into this 6.8%-yielding UK stock could lead to a £1,000 second income

This FTSE 100 dividend stock has slumped nearly 11% inside two weeks, making it a worthy candidate to consider for a second income. The post £210 drip-fed into this 6.8%-yielding UK stock could lead to a £1,000 second income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

X Money payments system set for April release

Elon Musk is moving closer to his goal of transforming X into an all-in-one digital platform. The company is preparing to introduce a new payments feature called X Money as early as April. Musk has repeatedly described his ambition to turn X into an “everything app,” similar to China’s WeChat, combining social media, commerce and financial services...

The money mishaps costing you thousands

It is the duty of every individual to manage money in a way that gives them … The Money Mishaps Costing You ThousandsRead more

Boost for supermarket workers with £25 million share scheme bonus

Boost for supermarket workers with £25 million share scheme bonus - The supermarket giant said the majority of staff participating in the plan are store and depot employees

Why billionaires may pay 20% less income tax than the average American: The 'buy, borrow, die' strategy explained

While the average American family relies on a taxed salary and faces annual brackets climbing as high as 37 per cent, the nation's wealthiest individuals have mastered a sophisticated financial architecture that keeps their effective tax burden remarkably low. Recent research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, spearheaded by eco...

26 common money mistakes and how to avoid them

The money mistakes that you should stop making in order to live a smarter, and richer, life.

Here’s how much you need to earn to be considered upper class in every US state

Your money & finance horoscope for March 13, 2026

Money matters can feel like a rollercoaster, but today is all about spotting opportunities and staying smart with your finances. Whether it’s income, spending, or investments, small decisions now can have a big impact later. From unexpected earnings to budgeting wins, this is the day to trust

Are you the Mega Millions winner? Lucky player lands massive jackpot

Are you the Mega Millions winner? Lucky lottery player lands massive jackpot -

How much you need to earn to be considered rich in the UK

Reasons why a six-figure income no longer make you rich in the UK, according to experts.

10 clever money-saving habits from around the world

From mindful budgeting to bamboo coin banks, could these financial traditions from other countries make you richer?

The hidden strategy behind how the rich get richer - while the middle class works for a salary

Working inside a major bank shows how money actually moves at the top. The wealthy don’t just earn income — they play a strategic game with assets, markets, and capital flows. This video explains the financial strategies that allow wealth to grow faster at the top. Once you see it, the economy looks very different.

£15,000 put into Greggs shares a year ago is worth this much now

Greggs' sausage rolls may be tasty enough -- but its shares have left a bad taste in some investors' mouths lately. Christopher Ruane explains why. The post £15,000 put into Greggs shares a year ago is worth this much now… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Lloyds shares could be worth…

How much could a sizable investment in Lloyds' shares be worth by next March? Here’s what the analysts expect for the stock over the coming year. The post By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Lloyds shares could be worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot

A lucky lottery player has scooped more than £180 million in Tuesday's EuroMillions jackpot draw.

Bank of England interest rates expected to hold at 3.75% amid Iran conflict and inflation fears

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates at 3.75 per cent when policymakers meet next Thursday, March 19, as escalating tensions in the Middle East complicate the outlook for inflation. Members of the central bank’s rate-setting committee will gather for the latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to determine whe...

Smart ways to spend money wisely

Budget savings are a critical component of a long-term financial stability. As much as it is … Smart Ways to Spend Money WiselyRead more

HMRC tax alert with weeks before cut-off and rule change coming

Rules are changing and acting now can help maximise your money

The future of money: Digital currency is changing everything

The modern monetary system is experiencing a complete transformation because people are moving away from using … The Future of Money: Digital Currency Is Changing EverythingRead more

SpaceX IPO lures investors into murky private deals

Bloomberg's Bailey Lipshultz reports SpaceX is expected to raise as much as $50 billion in a record-setting IPO this summer which could value it at more than $1.75 trillion. High-net-worth family offices and funds with marquee institutional backers are among the types of investors with stakes in these SPVs, and who expect to see massive gains when these companies go public. Based on conversations with more than a dozen people in the industry, many are heading for disappointment.

The zodiac signs most likely to receive positive financial news soon

Financial energy often shifts alongside planetary movements, and astrology suggests that certain zodiac signs may soon experience encouraging developments related to money. These shifts do not always arrive as sudden windfalls. Instead, they often appear through career growth, smarter financial deci

Martin Lewis 'money mantra' everyone should follow 'before spending anything'

The money-saving expert shared a simple tip people can use when making a purchase

SoftBank-backed PayPay valued at $12.7 billion in Nasdaq debut as shares jump

By Arasu Kannagi Basil, Utkarsh Shetti and Echo Wang March 12 (Reuters) - PayPay's shares opened roughly 19% above their offer price in a widely anticipated Nasdaq debut on Thursday, valuing the Japanese payments app at $12.7 billion and giving a much-needed boost to the new listings market. The SoftBank-backed company's stock opened at $19, compared with the $16 offer price. PayPay and an

Britain’s biggest mortgage lenders are hiking rates – here’s who

Britain’s biggest mortgage lenders are hiking rates – here’s what we know - Several lenders have increased their mortgage rates in recent days, with more signalling they are set to follow

We won £4m on the lottery – here’s exactly what we did with the money

Two Lottery winners reveal what they did with their windfall – and the advice they received from experts

EU’s largest economies push for faster capital market integration in joint letter

France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain are urging the EU to agree by summer on a set of proposals designed to strengthen oversight of financial market infrastructures and improve operations across the bloc. View on euronews

€700 billion lost to US markets - Europe’s capital problem

Europe has one of the largest economies in the world — but its financial system remains deeply fragmented. Instead of one unified capital market, the EU still operates 27 separate national systems, each with its own regulations, taxes, and investment rules. This fragmentation makes it harder for companies to raise money and for investors to fund innovative startups. The consequences are significant. Over the past decade, 130 European companies moved their main stock market listings to the United States, representing nearly $700 billion in value. Meanwhile, only 34% of Europeans invest in the stock market, compared to 62% of Americans. The EU now hopes that a Capital Markets Union could change that. The idea is to create a truly integrated investment market across Europe, allowing money to flow more easily between countries, startups, and investors. If successful, it could unlock hundreds of billions — possibly even €1 trillion — in additional economic potential.

Carney announces billions for defense and infrastructure in Canada's North

Carney announces billions for defense and infrastructure in Canada's North - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will spend billions on forward operating locations in the North to assert sovereignty over the increasingly contested region

Online retailer Zalando posts drop in 2025 net income

Full-year earnings for German online fashion retailer Zalando dropped to €215.1 million ($248.4 million) in 2025 from €251.1 million in the previous year, the company revealed on Thursday. Revenue for the period rose by 16.8% to €12.346 billion from €10.572 billion last year. Citing strong momentum, Zalando announced a share repurchase program of u...

UK reveals major change to £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes

The Bank of England has confirmed that wildlife native to the United Kingdom will feature on the next series of banknotes, marking the end of an era in which historical figures have dominated the reverse side of British currency. The announcement follows a public consultation launched in July 2025 that drew more than 44,000 responses, a figure that...

A stock market crash could be a massive passive income opportunity

Passive income investors might be drawn towards the huge dividend yields on offer in a stock market crash. But is this the best way to go? The post A stock market crash could be a massive passive income opportunity appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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Russian billionaires now hold more wealth than household savings

The latest global billionaire ranking by Forbes includes 155 Russians in 2026, the largest number ever recorded from the country. According to The Moscow Times, their combined fortunes have risen to approximately $696.5 billion. Record billionaire ranking Steel magnate Alexey Mordashov currently leads the Russian group with an estimated net worth o...

Michael Saylor says '2nd century begins' as strategy buys $1.28B of BTC to mark the 101st purchase

Bitcoin prices surged over 4% on Tuesday to more than $70,000 per token, a day after Michael Saylor's Strategy disclosed buying 17,994 BTC for a whopping $1.28 billion over the last week. Strategy now holds 738,731 bitcoins valued at over $56 billion. At the same time, the company is likely carrying an unrealised loss of $5.5 billion on its holding...

£20,000 invested in an S&P 500 index fund 5 years ago is now worth...

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the S&P 500's performance over the last five years and explores how much more money investors could make by 2031. The post £20,000 invested in an S&P 500 index fund 5 years ago is now worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The government gave out £700 billion… so who took it?

During the financial crisis and the years that followed, the Bank of England created roughly £700 billion to support the economy. The idea was that this money would help growth, investment, and jobs. But years later, many people are still asking a simple question: if so much money entered the system, why didn’t ordinary households see the benefits?

Revolut secures full UK banking license – what does it mean for customers?

Revolut is now an official UK bank, following a four-year struggle to get regulatory approval. What will the move mean for customers, and is Revolut a good home for your cash?

How new money enters the economy

From physical cash to electronic deposits, modern money is created in ways most people never see. This video simplifies the entire process and explains how money is born in today’s financial system.

New superannuation tax coming for Australia: What you need to know

The Greens have backed a tax hike on super balances over $3million blasting open the door for Labor's long‑stalled crackdown on lucrative retirement tax breaks for the wealthy.

HMRC £2,000 National Insurance rule change update as key decision made today

The reforms are making their way through the legal process

Premium Bonds 'may pay more' update for account holders

NS&I is making major changes to the Premium Bonds scheme soon

Households on benefits can get £1,200 handout from HMRC

Eligible households can get a bonus payment of up to £1,200.

22 simple ways to stop wasting cash and make your money last longer

Feeling the pinch before payday? Find out how to make your money go further (and stop yourself going broke) with our list of 22 helpful saving tips that you and your bank account will love...