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Intesa Makes First Spot Bitcoin Buy

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA has made its first spot Bitcoin purchase, buying roughly 1 million euros ($1 million) worth of the original cryptocurrency, as Italy's largest banking group pushes deeper into the asset class. Bloomberg's Anna Irrera has the story.

How much money it takes to be happy – according to the rich

What’s the one thing money can’t buy? Happiness – or so we’ve been told. A famous 2010 study led by psychologist Daniel Kahneman and economist Angus Deaton concluded that happiness increases with income until it levels off at $75,000 (around £57,000) per year. After that, more money does not equal more happiness. Over the years, however, many have ...

Trump-fuelled stock market rally sends Wall Street profits to record highs

Wall Street’s biggest banks posted record profits after Donald Trump’s election triumph triggered a US stock market trading frenzy. JP Morgan reported a $58.5bn biggest annual profit on Wednesday, the largest in US banking history and beating its previous record of $49.6bn in 2023. Goldman Sachs’s annual profits also rose by 68pc to $14.3bn after a...

The Rule of 55: One Way to Fund Early Retirement

The Rule of 55 lets you access your retirement funds early. When paired with other strategies, it could help you kiss the office goodbye.

The ways Reeves’s new sidekick could reshape the welfare state

Rachel Reeves is beset by economic woes on all sides. Borrowing costs are rising, business confidence is in free-fall and few problems inherited from the Conservatives have gone away. The worklessness crisis and the spiralling benefits bill are issues that appear increasingly chronic. Luckily, the Chancellor’s new sidekick has thought long and hard...

What to do with your 401(k) when you retire

What to do with your 401(k) when you retire - For many employees, what to do with a 401(k) plan at retirement has been a foregone conclusion: Roll it over

I've saved £100k by 32 - but it's come at a cost

If I don’t need it, I don’t do it.

I took a pension lump sum: Should I pay off my £117k buy-to-let mortgage?

Should I use the lump sum now to cut out mortgage payments on my buy-to-let, or leave the cash to hopefully grow in value for the future?

Italy's public debt tops 3 trillion euros, highest on record

By Sara Rossi MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's public debt rose further in November, exceeding 3 trillion euros ($3.1 trillion) and hitting a record high, the central bank of the euro zone's third-largest economy said on Wednesday. The sustainability of Rome's huge public debt has long been seen as a crucial factor for the survival of the euro zone, and Italy has been the most sluggish economy in the

The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet

The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet - Analysis: Milder inflation has brought hope that the Bank of England may lower interest rates, saving borrowers vast sums on loans and mortgages

Jobs that pay the most for under 30 hours work a week

Examples of where inflation eased last month – and where it accelerated

Examples of where inflation eased last month – and where it accelerated - Prices fell faster in December than November for a handful of household essentials, including carpets, lighting equipment and irons.

World Bank pledges $20 billion to Pakistan

The World Bank has announced it will supply $20 billion to Pakistan over the next decade to help the country tackle climate change and development challenges that hinder growth, aiming for inclusive and sustainable development. "We welcome the World Bank's pledge of $20 billion under its first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pa...

7 money mistakes that could give you a financial ‘fright’

7 money mistakes that could give you a financial ‘fright’ - From ‘zombie’ savings accounts to pensions horrors, here are some financial pitfalls that it really does pay to avoid.

How much should I put in an ISA? The basics you need to know

How much should I put in an ISA? The basics you need to know - These are the types of ISA you should know about, plus tips to make the most of your allowance

Italy has no plans to strengthen golden power rules on financial sector

By Giuseppe Fonte and Valentina Za ROME (Reuters) -Italy has no plans to strengthen its "golden power" legislation to intervene in mergers and takeovers in the financial sector, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday. The golden power rules, designed at the European Union level to fend off unwanted non-EU buyers, were expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to shield companies

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch disability consultation

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch disability consultation - All the essential cost of living information you need

Here's how much life cost in 1995 compared to 2025

From a semi-detached to a Pot Noodle.

45% Americans Could Run Out Of Money In Retirement Despite Financial Planning: 4 Mistakes To Avoid

A Morningstar Center for Retirement & Policy Studies research leveraged a new simulation tool to find that 45% of Americans retiring at 65 face risks of running out of money in retirement as people live longer and share greater responsibility for their retirement savings. The simulation considered attributes like health conditions, nursing home exp...

Average UK savings by age revealed – see how you compare

What is a cash Isa and how does one work?

If you have money to save then a cash Isa should be one of your considerations. It works in a similar way to a savings account, except that you’re limited to how much you can pay in each year (up to £20,000), and the interest your money earns will remain tax-free. There are several types of cash Isas to choose from and they’re offered by lots of ba...

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.

Chipmaker NXP gets 1 billion euro loan from EIB for European projects

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands (Reuters) - Netherlands-based computer chip maker NXP said on Wednesday it has secured a 1 billion euro ($1.03 billion)loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support research and development projects in five European countries. The EIB, the European Union's long-term lending institution, said the loan was part of a investment programme it launched last year aimed at

7 ways to know you’re financially thriving (despite how it might feel)

How Much Is A Plane In 2021 - Aircraft Prices & Why It Doesn't Matter

In this video, I'm going to tell you how you can buy a commercial plane, how much it costs and why that may not be the best idea. There are some pretty crazy price differences and some planes are effectively worthless despite costing half a billion dollars - so buckle up and let us go shopping!

How to make a side hustle work for you – what you need to know about taxes, budgets and marketing

How to make a side hustle work for you – what you need to know about taxes, budgets and marketing - A side hustle can be a good way to earn extra income while also helping you upskill and be your own boss

The Impact of Renewable Energy on the US Economy

The Impact of Renewable Energy on the US Economy Get more from ClimateCosmos! What do you think about this topic? Share your thoughts in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! Want more stories like this? Follow us and never miss out!

Factbox-What is in the next Irish government's policy programme?

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's two dominant centre-right parties agreed a coalition deal with enough independent lawmakers on Wednesday to return to power for another five years and continue their previous high spending economic policy. Here are some of the key details of their policy programme: ECONOMIC POLICY The incoming government has pledged to run budget surpluses and fund "appropriate"

Men exhibit stronger sunk cost bias than women when mating motives are activated

Men are more prone than women to exhibit sunk cost bias—the tendency to persist with an investment despite its disadvantages—when exposed to romantic cues, according to new research published in the Journal of Consumer Research. Surprisingly this effect is not limited to romantic contexts but also extends to consumer behavior, suggesting that deep-...

Martin Lewis urges households to act now as he shares top tips to slash bills in 2025

Martin Lewis urges households to act now as he shares top tips to slash bills in 2025 - Money can be shaved from many bills in 2025, the money expert says

Threats to Europe accelerate the return of cash

While the future of cash seems uncertain, with a general trend towards reduced use, its total disappearance isn't yet on the agenda. The proof is in the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden... In the face of the Russian threat and cyber-attacks, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands explicitly, but also other European countries indirectly, recommend that their citizens stock up on cash to be able to make cash payments if necessary. In Sweden, four out of...

Europe's largest economy is facing a possible third consecutive year of recession

Forget this week's minor decrease in the UK inflation number.

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

Bank of England's Taylor says it's time to cut interest rates

By Andy Bruce LEEDS, England (Reuters) -The Bank of England should move quickly to bring down interest rates given signs of a slowdown in Britain's economy, Alan Taylor, the BoE's most recently appointed interest rate setter, said on Wednesday. Taylor, an economics professor, voted to cut rates in November - when Bank Rate was cut to its current level of 4.75% - and again in December when the

Eight key things to think about if you are buying a home in 2025: Paperwork, credit checks and more

Eight key things to think about if you are buying a home in 2025: Paperwork, credit checks and more - With a bumper crop of housing transactions currently going through the pipeline, experts explain some factors for house hunters to consider

Could YOUR pension fund a 35-year retirement? More are living to 100, here's how to go the distance

For today's workers, a 35-year retirement is a real possibility. But can they afford it? We look at how big a pension needs to be, and how to boost your pot.

March Madness will pay women's teams under a new structure approved by the NCAA

March Madness will pay women's teams under a new structure approved by the NCAA - Women’s basketball teams finally will be paid for playing games in the NCAA Tournament each March just like the men have for years under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention

2 beaten-down shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025

These high-quality businesses have suffered recent share price setbacks. This writer thinks they're now worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA. The post 2 beaten-down shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

5 Money Plants Indoor Decoration & Hanging Techniques You’ll Love | Grow Money plant//GREEN PLANTS

5 Money Plants Indoor Decoration & Hanging Techniques You’ll Love | Grow Money plant//GREEN PLANTS @GreenPlants5 In this video we share creative indoor decoration and innovative hanging techniques to display these vibrant green money plants. Ideas for incorporating these beautiful plants into your indoor garden design including hanging techniques and planter ideas. From elegant table arrangements to creative hanging planters and wall garden, we've got you covered and refresh your home with these versatile beauties. Learn how to grow and care for money plants as decorative elements in your space and tips on how to display them for maximum effect. Decorative pothos in your home or office with these simple and effective methods for optimal growth and beauty. Want to grow beautiful money plants at home? Find how to properly care for them and grow them as stylish decor elements with our helpful guide. The best ways to displaying these beautiful indoor plants in your home or office. #greenplants #moneyplant #moneyplantdecoration #gardeningtips #plants All Videos Playlists 1.Hanging Plants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOo93qa5v5Y&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSByGAFgwDkr0uSWBz5KrYbN 2.Water Garden Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4HdRea656s&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSD_Pq5PCLi6ixKXCRJIXdt2 3.Snake Plants Growing Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLD4Ux4z2aY&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSA0hkxPgp3roijFJBuQNNda 4.Plants Decoration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haQrPNERfeE&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSDyTVU8p4zrPvQfRmrg89Mn 5.Hanging Garden Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5Y1RsiwQhU&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSA5VdGTjUuI14v1YtmzJrvk 6.Money plant Decoration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8t5WtfgtjQ&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSCJK2GQsqrlZbHC9_rqXJit 7.Tabletop Planter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLYwRRUkIFY&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSB49EXSWbxAqfZky_IwDTYb 8.Potting Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4HdRea656s&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSBo6KKnUyzGhoA-s747W0TX 9.Planter Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4HdRea656s&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSBXmwKst8ZnBgnlDvYnp52e 10.Water Fountain Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg4x5gDqlrE&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSAgVc3O4xB5D5qjwqr6kEqr 11.Home Garden Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4HdRea656s&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSDFQqve1R-uJRKShVAK_oeP 12.Flower Garden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKhjDNAF--8&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSCb9XR-eefqc7zfFYbplgBg 13.Lucky Bamboo Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI78PNIjgEo&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSA_GhX47VLD239o7z3eGrkK 14.Coconut Bonsai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TUcFwPrj4w&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSAz7nkBUHoWKbuqO0rigrvg 15.Update Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKhjDNAF--8&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSDyhvcDiHKjY5dBPgEeDBED 16.Airlayring and Grafting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeYAa3ZXOro&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSDXyCC2w2gizxELhr6IBKD5 17.Bougainvillea Bonsai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYhcpPwKEsQ&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSA0qeIjzd07P0TBNsXVh0EA 18.Money plant growing tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTxGdvA3flE&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSBXVgI3N3ejdDIj6AwYKyNK 19.Bonsai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2NS5HoVPNU&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSDGrJxEkZs-yBV-CPrRN0R5 20.Bonsai at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L1OqorOpVY&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSCZL8mQqES1PJ3ZUUOMFc0i 21.Easy Bonsai Growing Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TUcFwPrj4w&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSAPZgSzabn_O-RCa6CaSLP6 22.You Can Start Bonsai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-HZRupYrvQ&list=PLKL1PRNUgwSBzrDVladlFbFFYQRnvsPu_

Should you offer kids money for good grades? Here's what psychologists think

As exam season approaches, some parents are putting hundreds of pounds aside to reward their children if they achieve certain grades.

The ‘ruthless’ spending cuts that could save Britain from economic disaster

Ahead of the Budget, Rachel Reeves was clear: “There won’t be a return to austerity,” the Chancellor told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. “There will be real-terms increases to government spending in this parliament.” It was a promise she followed through with in her record tax-raising Budget, which increased public spending by £70bn a year. Fast fo...

How fashion became the go-to side hustle for working mothers

Meet the mums making serious cash from selling and renting their wardrobes

How to manage your money after being diagnosed with a serious illness

If you are diagnosed with a serious or even terminal illness, money might be quite far down the list of things you are worried about. But ignoring it at an early stage in your diagnosis could make your final days more stressful than they need to be or leave your family with a difficult mess to deal with when you die. Getting to grips with your fina...

How to try and turn a small ISA into £200k, starting in 2025

Edward Sheldon highlights a simple three-step savings and investment plan that could help investors grow their ISA balances significantly. The post How to try and turn a small ISA into £200k, starting in 2025 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Self-employed tax: a guide to income tax and National Insurance

If you’re newly self-employed or thinking it’s time that you set up on your own, you’ll need to know how self-employed tax works and when you need to pay it to avoid a fine from HMRC. Taking the plunge into self-employment can be a scary decision to make – and that’s before you think about handling your own taxes. Telegraph Money is on hand to deta...

Do you live 'for now' or prioritise the future? Why having money doesn't necessarily mean you can afford to spend it

There are times when the answer is very clear - if you don't have enough money in the bank to pay for something, you can't afford it.

UK’s economy grows for first time in three months - but less than expected

UK’s economy grows for first time in three months - but less than expected - Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.1 per cent in November, after falling in both September and October - but showed no growth in the three months to November

MARKET REPORT: Vistry shares rocket as it reassures investors

Vistry stuck to its most recent earnings forecasts and revealed it has streamlined the business following the shocks of 2024.

Why the Lloyds share price surged 6.3% on Wednesday

Inflation coming in lower than expected caused the Lloyds share price to jump 6.3% on Wednesday. But should long-term investors be paying attention? The post Why the Lloyds share price surged 6.3% on Wednesday appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Rising borrowing costs set to batter UK government - why does it matter?

As borrowing costs rise, the government has less money to spend on the country's creaking National Health Service, military, emergency services and schools. View on euronews