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How the state pension could change – from means testing to a higher retirement age

Rising life expectancy and mounting costs are forcing difficult choices about who pays

Tokyo benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps after PM Takaichi's ruling party wins a super majority in election

Tokyo benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps after PM Takaichi's ruling party wins a super majority in election - Tokyo's Nikkei 225 share index has jumped 4.7% after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election

What money questions could couples discuss to help financial compatibility?

Understanding each other’s approach to money can be a ‘real strength’ in a relationship, a finance expert said.

Who controls your money inside the global financial system

Many people wonder who really controls all of our money and how the financial system works. In this video we break down how money is created, who makes the key decisions, and how financial institutions influence the global economy. Learn how central banks, governments, and financial markets shape the flow of money. Understanding this system can help you make better financial decisions.

How Margot Robbie landed a $20 million net worth boost in less than 3 years

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How hobbies went performative and became the new wealth flex

How hobbies went performative – and became a bigger wealth flex than a designer bag - LET’S UNPACK THAT: As padel, Pilates and pottery continue to boom in popularity, Gen Z are only now logging on to show off. But does the cost of keeping up appearances offline mean analogue life is now the last word in luxury? Lydia Spencer-Elliott reports

Major blow for Australian mortgage holders as Reserve Bank raises rates: How much more you will pay

Australian mortgage holders have been hit with a rate rise after the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate on Tuesday, delivering a fresh blow to household budgets as it wages war on stubborn inflation.

I did a job I loved, but now have no savings – and can’t retire like my friends

Like many creatives I prioritised fun and fulfilment, but now I'm on a different budget to my friends, and am not invited to their events and holidays

Prediction: in 12 months the surging Lloyds share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

Lloyds' rocketing share price and dividends have delivered a near-80% return over the past 12 months. Can the FTSE 100 bank keep delivering? The post Prediction: in 12 months the surging Lloyds share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Got $1,000? 5 high-yield energy dividend stocks to buy right now

If dependable income is your goal, few corners of the market are as misunderstood and rewarding as energy dividends. While oil and gas stocks are often dismissed as too cyclical for long-term investors, a small group of energy heavyweights has spent decades proving the opposite and generating massive cash flow through booms and busts, returning a growing share of it to shareholders. Today’s energy landscape looks very different from the...

Top side hustle tips as Scots set to earn an extra £440 each month this year

One in five Scots are turning to side hustles to pay off debt amid rising living costs.

Could this growth share be a millionaire-maker at 4.8p?

Jon Smith runs through a growth share with increasing copper exposure that he believes could be set to rocket higher if the commodity boom continues. The post Could this growth share be a millionaire-maker at 4.8p? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Markets expect UK interest rates to bottom out at 3.0% in Q1 2027, BoE survey shows

LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Investors polled by the Bank of England expect the central bank to steadily cut its main Bank Rate to a low of 3.0% by its March 2027 meeting, down from 3.75% after Thursday's interest rate decision, a survey showed on Friday. Policymakers on the Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 to keep borrowing costs at 3.75% but signalled further cuts ahead if an expected fall in

Spending $1M just to look rich?

Paying $1 Million To Look Fake Rich?! You'll Never Guess What Happens Next!

Explainer - Why is UN warning of 'imminent financial collapse'?

By Emma Farge and David Brunnstrom GENEVA/WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sounding the alarm on U.N. finances, warning that the world body is at risk of "imminent financial collapse" due to unpaid fees and a budget rule that forces it to return unspent funds. Guterres has repeatedly spoken about the U.N.'s worsening liquidity crisis but this was his

UK bank account holders may want to note 2026 date over major legal change

Nationwide Building Society confirmed the changes could impact its services

How to structure your spending for long term wealth?

How to structure your Spending For Long Term Wealth?

Amazon layoffs hit 16,000 while CEO commits $200 billion for AI

Amazon cut 16,000 jobs last week. On Thursday, it said it would spend $200 billion this year on AI. That's the tension now sitting at the centre of the world's largest online retailer. Wall Street didn't take it well. A Spending Plan Nobody Expected Amazon's fourth-quarter numbers were solid on paper. Revenue rose 14% year-on-year to $213.4 billion...

One-off payments for families, disabled people and pensioners due this month

Eligible households will receive payments of up to £305 by February 28.

US dollar hits two-week high, pound slumps after BoE holds rates

By Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hit a two-week high on Thursday as fresh volatility gripped stocks and the pound tumbled after the Bank of England voted by a razor-thin margin to leave UK rates unchanged. The greenback found firmer footing this week as investors turned more risk-averse and financial markets assessed results so far in the U.S. corporate earnings

4 UK shares to consider buying with an average dividend yield of 10.64%

Jon Smith points out several UK shares from different sectors that have high yields, but could represent a good reward relative to the risk involved. The post 4 UK shares to consider buying with an average dividend yield of 10.64% appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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

Citi pledges $35M for 'household financial resilience' — while slashing 60,000 jobs that destroy households

Citigroup wants to help American families build financial stability. Unless those families work for Citigroup. On 28 January 2026, the Citi Foundation announced a $35 million (£25.72 million) initiative to help low-income households 'manage today, build for tomorrow and protect what they have worked hard to achieve.' The press release cited Pew Res...

Four lucky Premium Bonds savers win £100,000 on their first draw

Four savers have scooped £100,000 prizes after purchasing the winning bond in December 2025.

Dow Jones hits 50,000 milestone amid tech gains and hopes of lower interest rates

The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 50,000 for the first time, as ballooning tech valuations, robust corporate earnings and hopes of lower interest rates drive it to new highs. Leading stock markets on Wall Street came under pressure earlier this week as technology stocks fell amid scrutiny of extraordinary levels of investment into artificial intelligence. Cryptocurrencies including bitcoin have also suffered sharp falls in recent days,...

The Bank of Mum and Dad: How to help adult children without harming your future finances

The bank of mum and dad: How to help adult children without harming your future finances - Financial experts tell Lisa Salmon about sensible ways parents can protect their money while helping children with big expenses.

TV license fee: Everything to know as BBC prices are increased once again

The BBC license fee is increasing once again

'I won £5m EuroMillions jackpot - but there's one thing I want more than money'

A Belgium syndicate of 21 friends have won a £100m EuroMillions jackpot, but one winner says he would prefer good health over his £5m share

Big tech aims to spend $650 billion this year on AI capex

The spending planned by four of the biggest US technology companies together on capital expenditures is expected to reach about $650 billion in 2026. A tide of cash is earmarked for new data centers and artificial intelligence chips, among numerous other items. Mandeep Singh of Bloomberg Intelligence has more on Bloomberg Television.

Lord Mandelson’s ‘five-figure’ pay-off ‘to be reviewed’ - latest

Mandelson-Starmer latest: Former peer’s ‘five-figure’ US ambassador pay-off ‘to be reviewed’ by Foreign Office - Lord Mandelson is being asked to give back an exit payment he received after being unceremoniously sacked from office

ISAs vs savings accounts: what’s the best home for your cash savings?

Competitive savings interest rates can put savers at risk of being taxed on the interest earned. After changes to cash ISAs and the tax rate on savings interest were announced in the Autumn Budget, we compare the pros and cons of cash ISAs with other savings accounts.

ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient

The ECB held rates as eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, its lowest since September 2024 and below the ECB’s 2% target. Core inflation eased to 2.2% as energy prices plunged. View on euronews

Sterling steady as traders eye Bank of England decision

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The pound was little changed on Tuesday as a light economic calendar made for steady trading ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision on Thursday. Sterling was last trading flat against the dollar at $1.3672, having gained around 1.4% this year on the back of stronger-than-expected economic data. Market participants expect the Bank of England to hold rates

Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008 as investors rush back after selloff

By Noel John Feb 3 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices rose sharply on Tuesday, with bullion set for its biggest daily rise since November 2008, as investors snapped up the metals following their steepest two‑day slump in decades. Spot gold climbed 5.3% to $4,913.59 an ounce by 1234 GMT. It is bouncing back from a low of $4,403.24 on Monday, while the $5,594.82 per ounce mark touched last week

I use Venmo and PayPal all the time. My father says the "$600 rule" will cost me thousands in taxes—my uncle says the rule was repealed. Who's right?

When family members start confidently throwing around IRS rules, panic usually follows. One person swears a new rule will “cost you thousands.” Another says it was repealed and you’re fine. Both sound certain. Neither is explaining it clearly. So let’s break it down properly.

What will Barclays and NatWest earnings show about the booming banking sector?

What will Barclays and NatWest earnings show about the booming banking sector? - Both British banking groups are expected to report higher earnings for 2025.

Why men feel used when they always pay

When people believe their efforts should bring them equal, reciprocal treatment, they experience a “psychological energy leak” which causes them to feel burned out and resentful. Men who pay for everything during dating practice create a tradition that starts as caring but develops into a major mental burden. People experience this situation when their financial...

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Young adults driving culture of investing in UK as confidence grows

In the last year, nearly of Gen Z invested their money in one way or another.

Premium Bonds prize checker: Find out if you’ve won February’s draw

Premium Bonds prize checker: How to find out if you’ve won February’s NS&I draw - Everything you need to know about Premium Bonds in February

Couple win $26 million in the lottery thanks to 'basic arithmetic'

Couple win $26 million in the lottery thanks to ‘basic arithmetic’

Lloyds Bank statement as it shares 'fastest way to save money' and cut bills

The banking giant has offered money-saving tips and a wealth of financial advice.

10 financial questions are becoming more common among individuals

The modern-day shaky economic situation is making more individuals increasingly doubt their approach to controlling, saving, … 10 Financial Questions Are Becoming More Common Among IndividualsRead more

How much YouTube paid me in 2 months

Certainly! Here's the description with all the links and their accompanying text removed: Get my 12 favorite biz ideas for 2024, with full launch plans included. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on how much YouTube actually paid me in the first 60 days of being monetized. No gatekeeping here! Real numbers, real insights. YouTube isn’t easy, but if I can do it, so can you. I’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and the journey to 54,000 subscribers in just eight months and how to navigate the YouTube algorithm. Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:44 Background and Personal Journey 01:10 Getting Monetized on YouTube 01:38 Early YouTube Journey and Consistency 03:02 Analyzing Initial Performance 03:49 Leveraging Other Platforms 04:31 Viral Hits and Algorithm Insights 06:17 Monetization Journey Begins 07:01 Revenue Breakdown: Shorts vs Longs 07:39 Understanding rpm and cpm 08:16 Analyzing rpm Trends 09:43 Insights f...

How to turn a 30 second video into a 6 figure business

Certainly! Here's the description with all links and additional text removed: --- HoldCo Bros are back! @NikonomicsPodcast and I talk about our absolutely transformative 2024. It was a year of big wins and some pretty big fails, and we're breaking it all down. Is consistency overrated when it comes to content? We're debating that and more! We discussed the world of content creation, going from cringe to building an audience of over a million people across multiple platforms. We explore how short-form video is like a lottery ticket - a small investment that can change everything. We also discuss how building an audience can create new opportunities, such as launching our vending machine business that already did over $200k in sales, as well as getting into some unsexy but profitable businesses. Of course, we're also talking about some tough lessons learned from our crypto business and other ventures that didn't work out. Plus, we're sharing our exciting plans for 2025. Timestamps below. Enjoy!

The YBS Christmas savings account paying a bumper 5% - it's not too early but there is a catch

If you want one of the highest savings rates currently available, then it might pay to start thinking about Christmas.

9 money changes happening this month from alcohol duty to smart meter compensation

Some of these changes came in on February 1

Cash-strapped Lebanon finds itself sitting on a gold mine as precious metal prices surge

Cash-strapped Lebanon finds itself sitting on a gold mine, as precious metal prices surge - Tiny Lebanon sits on one of the largest gold reserves in the Middle East and its government is weighing whether to use that stockpile to restore a crippled economy while its citizens are looking at gold as a way to revive their battered finances

Grabbing 2,640 of these dividend shares targets a 4-figure passive income

Investing in companies that pay dividends is a tried-and-tested method to earn passive income. Here's one high-yielder to consider. The post Grabbing 2,640 of these dividend shares targets a 4-figure passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.