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How to convert unwanted gadgets into cash

How to convert unwanted gadgets into cash - It’s time for a spring clean – starting with that drawer of old electronics you’ve been avoiding for years


20 actors who have been in multiple billion-dollar movies

Few actors can say they have had a role in a billion-dollar movie, but these 20 can say that and more. Each of them has had a role in multiple billion-dollar movies.


'The Money Kings': History of US attitudes towards Jews, antisemitism

Daniel Schulman tells the story of German-Jewish immigrants who hit Wall Street, their impact on modern corporate finance, IPOs, anti-trust legislation, Zionism, and antisemitic conspiracy theories.


April 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments

April 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments - Everything you need to know about the support available during the ongoing cost of living crisis


Need to renew your UK passport? Here's how much it will cost and how long it will take

UK passport fees are set to increase again next month. View on euronews


7 ISA mistakes to avoid

Be sure to avoid these ISA errors and make the most out of your money.


Gen Z men still have a pretty depressing attitude about earning money

We thought we were past this...


I'm a sleep writer, the best cheap mattresses all have these 5 key features

Hunting for a budget mattress? These are the 5 key things your new bed should have for a comfortable night's sleep.


Sterling bows to dollar strength after UK GDP data

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) - The pound eased on Thursday after data confirmed the UK economy entered recession in the second half of last year and as the dollar put on a display of broad-based strength as the month and the quarter end. Action in the currency market has been dominated this week by the prospect of the Bank of Japan intervening to buy the yen, which has hit its weakest since


Zelensky says he thanked Mike Johnson in private call as pressure mounts on Republican leader

Zelensky says he thanked Mike Johnson in private call as pressure mounts on Republican leader - Johnson and House GOP’s Trump loyalists are main roadblock to Ukraine aid in Congress


The median wealth per adult in European countries (Spain does not fare badly)

On this map, we can see how much personal wealth the average European adult has. Wealth is shown in US Dollars and includes both financial and non-financial wealth. Non-financial wealth mostly consists of land and real estate. The reason this map shows the median and not the average is that an average is usually skewed by the extremely wealthy. This results is an amount that is far higher than the wealth of most adults. In the case of the...


In Retirement, Put Your Eggs in These Three Baskets

Dividing your money this way can help ensure you don’t run out during the many years you spend happily retired.


Man Utd ready to accept offer for £150k-p/w player currently behind Mainoo

According to reports, Manchester United are now ready to accept an offer for Christian Eriksen this summer.


Car owners could lose thousands as insurance ‘safety net’ is suspended

At the end of April, car buyers will lose a valuable safety net that could cost them thousands of pounds. That’s when the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will stop companies selling GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance. This add-on cover is bought by drivers worried that if their motor is written off by an insurer, their insurance settleme...


Drivers are still paying over the odds for fuel, competition watchdog fears

High margins for fuel retailers may mean drivers are still paying over the odds at the pump, according to the competition regulator.


Thames Water management, not bill payers, must carry the can, says Gove

Thames Water management, not bill payers, must carry the can, says Gove - The Communities Secretary branded the water company’s leaders ‘a disgrace’ and claimed the firm had acted in an ‘arrogant way’ towards its customers.


Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 143

Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 143 - Russia’s top investigative body says that another suspect has been detained as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 143 people


Everyone is starting to guess how wealthy my fiance is. How do I stop this affecting my friendships?

After a decades-long saga, I have finally got engaged to the love of my life. A lot of my friends have followed the story over the years and appear mostly very happy it all sorted itself out. Naturally after such a long time, we want to enjoy each other’s company and do nice things. Although I am successful and work full-time, I am also spending good chunks of time doing exciting things with him overseas. My dilemma is that everyone is starting...


A booze run to France still stacks up – here’s how to do it

Gone are the days when you could fill the boot – and the roof box – to the max with cases of wine at Calais and make your vinous haul last well into the winter. But shop wisely and that trolley dash on the return leg of your holiday could easily pay off. We show you how. Post-Brexit personal allowance Our departure from the EU may have signalled th...


US and UK investigate Russian cryptocurrency transactions worth $20 billion - Bloomberg

The US and UK have begun scrutinizing cryptocurrency transactions totaling over $20 billion that have passed through a Russian exchange, reports Bloomberg. It is noted that payments were processed through the Moscow-based cryptocurrency exchange Garantex using the Tether cryptocurrency, which is pegged to the dollar. The source states that these tr...


Mortgage lenders cut rates as house prices bounce back for Easter

House prices are set to bounce back in spring as lower mortgage rates lure buyers back into the market. The number of property sales increased by 1pc to 82,940 between January and February, according to a report published by HMRC on Thursday. The increase in transactions were due to improved buyer confidence as inflation and interest rates begin to...


‘World’s largest small town’ offering $10,000 for workers to move there


Cash for clutter: how to make money from what’s in the attic

One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure, as they say, so you could make a chunk of cash by selling unwanted items cluttering your attic and cupboards. Coins, retro toys and games, old tech, books and magazines can all be sold, with some items possibly worth a lot more than you may think. Dig out old toys Toys don’t have to be 50 or 100 years old to be worth money. For example, Beanie Babies became a big collectible in the 1990s, and...


Pope, looking strong, issues lengthy marching orders to priests during Holy Thursday Mass

Pope, looking strong, issues lengthy marching orders to priests during Holy Thursday Mass - Pope Francis is urging his priests to avoid “clerical hypocrisy” and treat their flocks with mercy


UK court decides $10 billion jet dispute to be heard in London, not Moscow

LONDON (Reuters) -A $10 billion battle between reinsurers and aircraft leasing companies seeking payouts for more than 200 jets stuck in Russia should be heard in London rather than Moscow, London's High Court ruled on Thursday. Aircraft lessors, including Ireland's AerCap and U.S.-listed Carlyle Aviation Partners, are pursuing insurers for losses after Russia's invasion of Ukraine grounded their


OPINION - Vladimir Putin may be weeks away from a breakthrough in Ukraine but the West is asleep

Vladimir Putin may be weeks away from a breakthrough in Ukraine but the West is asleep -


No one should expect sympathy when the crypto bubble bursts...as it surely will, warns ALEX BRUMMER

As the guardians of free market capitalism, the courts in the US regard white-collar crime with the same solemnity as other misdemeanours,


Disgraced 'crypto king' jailed for 25 years after stealing billions of dollars from his customers

Disgraced crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of stealing billions of dollars from his customers.


My blood boils when I hear critics say Waspi women should have known better, says Rachel Rickard Straus

My blood boils when people use this argument to wash their hands of Waspi women. It's easy to look at this generation, who were born in the '50s, through today's lens.


One ticket wins $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot in New Jersey

A gigantic $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot was won by a single ticket on March 26. The ticket was bought from a liquor store in Neptune, New Jersey. It is considered the 8th largest US lottery win in history. The store that sold the ticket was awarded $30,000.


Modern songs have been dumbed down since the Eighties and are more repetitive now, study finds

Modern songs have been dumbed down and made more repetitive than they were in the Eighties, a study has found. The dominance of streaming platforms and the short attention span of the modern public mean musicians and producers are trying to make ever-catchier music that stops listeners from skipping to the next song. In previous decades, the need t...


How are musicians supposed to survive on $0.00173 per stream?

Many of the younger musicians I know – musicians in the full flush of their career – don’t see a path forward toward making a living. These aren’t artists failing to connect with a public; on the contrary, they are releasing widely reviewed albums, going on tours and communicating (constantly) with their fans via social media. But this work is not paying them enough to manage without second jobs or side hustles. That’s a broken system. It’s not...


Man Utd eye striker whose £52 million release clause becomes active this summer

The Red Devils will look to strenghten their forward line in the close seaosn.


Never looked at how much is in your pension? Five tips on what to check

Many people never or only rarely check up on what's in their pensions. Even if you are among the more diligent, you might not get much beyond the headline 'projected income' figure.


Want to Retire Abroad? Five Things to Know About Your Money

To prevent your retirement dream from becoming a nightmare, you should carefully consider the logistical and financial hurdles of retiring outside the U.S.


These US cities will pay you up to $15,000 to move there


Moto G 5G 2024 review: A slice of luxury for less

The Moto G 5G 2024 is a surprisingly decent phone for the price, and the new vegan leather back is a slice of luxury we didn't expect.


‘How do I turn my £300,000 Isa into £50k-a-year retirement income?’

Making the right investment decisions is key to retiring early. Tim Knight, a 55-year-old pilot from Wiltshire, hopes that his Isa will be enough to bridge the gap in his finances in order to leave work in just two years. “I’ve been investing for decades, starting with a ‘Pep’ in the 1990s. Since then my strategy has just been to buy and forget,” h...


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


How much money do people your age usually save? See how you compare

How much are people saving each year, and how does that change depending on what stage of life they are in? A new study looked at how our emergency funds change over our lifetimes.


Why conmen like Tom Ripley are so preoccupied with fashion

As a new version of Patricia Highsmith’s book gets the Netflix treatment, we ask why style and deception are so closely linked


If interest rate cuts are coming, I think these UK growth stocks could soar!

Falling interest could be great news for UK growth stocks, especially those that have been under the cosh recently. Paul Summers picks out three of his favourites. The post If interest rate cuts are coming, I think these UK growth stocks could soar! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.


Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to record insurance loss, says Lloyd’s boss

The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to lead to the largest single marine insurance loss ever, the chair of Lloyd’s of London has said. Bruce Carnegie-Brown said he expected to see insurers incur multibillion-dollar losses after the disaster, which resulted in the deaths of at least two people, with four others missing and presumed dead. Early on Tuesday the 1.5-mile bridge in the Maryland city collapsed after a...


How To Avoid Capital Gains Taxes

A few small changes in your investing strategy can result in big tax advantages.


How to care for a Chinese money plant — 8 pro tips to keep them happy and healthy

The experts reveal how to care for a Chinese money plant correctly — including watering requirements and common problems to look out for


Thousands locked out of supermarket loyalty discounts

Supermarkets and high street stores risk penalising older and vulnerable shoppers by reserving their best deals for customers who use smartphone apps, experts have warned. Major retailers are increasingly encouraging shoppers to download apps to access special deals and lower prices, which are only available to members of their loyalty schemes. Fou...


Star-studded Biden-Obama-Clinton fundraiser pulls ‘historic’ $25m haul in New York

Star-studded Biden-Obama-Clinton fundraiser pulls ‘historic’ $25m haul in New York - The show of Democratic solidarity between the current president and two of his predecessors stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s isolation from the only living former Republican president and his own ex-VP


How much British viewers pay for Netflix compared with other countries

Households in the UK pay more for a standard plan than countries including Canada and Australia


Millions of households told to send energy meter readings at weekend as cheaper prices kick-in

Millions of households told to send energy meter readings at weekend as cheaper prices kick-in - Households can take advantage of lower bills as the energy regulator Ofgem lowers price cap


Calling all job hunters, these are the UK's happiest industries to work in

Time to start refreshing that CV.