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Giuliani’s bankruptcy could cost him his apartment, his jewellery and, perhaps worse, his Joe DiMaggio shirt

Giuliani’s bankruptcy could cost him his apartment, his jewellery and, perhaps worse, his Joe DiMaggio shirt - From multimillion-dollar properties to luxury watches (and a replica signed Joe DiMaggio shirt), the former New York mayor and Trump attorney may have to part with some cherished items to pay his creditors, writes Kelly Rissman

‘My side hustle brings in £12k per year – without me even realising it’

The dream for many is to earn as much money as possible for the least amount of effort – spending their time with family or on the beach. Instead of trading your time for a wage, as with typical jobs, people who earn a so-called “passive income” do so with minimal input. More people have taken on “side hustles” – secondary jobs, often linked to hob...

Missiles, drones and warships the priority as Australia plans $32 billion defence boost

By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will boost defence spending by A$50.3 billion ($32 billion) over the next decade and reshuffle its weapons programs to emphasise missiles, drones and warships as it looks to the possibility of a Pacific conflict between China and the U.S. The bulk of the new spending, part of a A$330 billion decade-long budget, will only kick in after five years, and

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

London house prices down five per cent — but one borough has bucked the trend

London house prices down five per cent — but one borough has bucked the trend - House prices fell almost five per cent across the capital, but some boroughs show signs of growth

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love

Women reveal why they chose financial security over love - ‘Don’t ever let a man or anyone limit your freedom,’ one person wrote

Single ticket wins £5.2 million lottery jackpot

Single ticket wins £5.2 million lottery jackpot - The estimated jackpot for Saturday’s Lotto draw now stands at £3.8m.

Lenders raise mortgage rates after inflation blow

Mortgages are going up as higher than expected inflation figures cast doubt over the likelihood the Bank of England will cut interest rates before the summer. Coventry Building Society is raising all of its fixed rates on its residential mortgages for new and existing customers from April 18, it has announced. Similarly, Principality Building Socie...

Tesla asks shareholders to reapprove huge Musk pay deal

Electric vehicle maker Tesla will ask its shareholders to vote again on a $56 billion compensation package they had approved in 2018 for CEO Elon Musk before it was squashed by a US court earlier this year. Musk's payout -- worth as much as $55.8 billion in 2018 -- was voided in January by a Delaware court, ruling on a complaint by an individual shareholder alleging that Musk had dictated his terms to the board, which was not sufficiently...

Dozens arrested and thousands contacted after scammer site taken offline

Dozens of people around the world have been arrested after police disrupted a UK-founded website scamming victims on an industrial scale.

The average salary you can expect in the UK based on your age (and how to get it)

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Man Utd face Tottenham, Bayern battle for Everton star as Chelsea pursuit tees up £130m double move

Everton face a huge fight to keep two star players, with sources providing TEAMtalk with the very latest information on the Man Utd and Chelsea targets

Emma Raducanu’s company posts £9.6m profit mostly through commercial endorsements

Emma Raducanu’s registered company made a profit of almost £10 million in 2023, according to records posted at Companies House. ‌The company in question – Harbour 6 Ltd – was registered in 2020, the year before Raducanu shot to fame by winning the US Open as a qualifier. ‌She is identified as the sole director and the only employee of the company, ...

Britain's insurers under pressure over spike in car insurance premiums

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - The rising cost of car insurance has triggered a barrage of complaints in the cost of living crisis, Britain's financial watchdog told lawmakers on Wednesday, as the sector insisted that prices remain at 2018 levels in real terms. Matt Brewis, director of insurance at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said he has heard "heartrending stories" from people

7 Online Side Hustles Worth Your Time

Combat inflation and rising prices with an online side hustle. Here are some doable options that will be worth your time.

Monthly car insurance rates as high 40% are ‘tax on being poor’ warns watchdog

Drivers who cannot afford to pay for their car insurance up front face paying 'eye-watering' extra charges if they pay monthly

President Joe Biden weighs in on WNBA pay disparity amid outrage over Caitlin Clark’s salary

President Joe Biden weighs in on WNBA pay disparity amid outrage over Caitlin Clark’s salary - Celebrities and basketball fans react in shock after Caitlin Clark’s first-year WNBA salary revealed

Can you afford to retire?

Can you afford to retire? - Tough economic conditions mean more people are putting retirement plans on hold and looking at other ways to boost their savings. By Vicky Shaw.

Nine of the Biggest Regrets I See as a Financial Planner

Check out this list of common regrets among older people and see if there’s something you can address in your own life while there’s still time.

Australia rises to second in world budget management rankings, IMF data shows

Australia’s overall budget balance is the second strongest among G20 nations, behind only Canada, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest fiscal monitor. The IMF’s half-yearly update, released on Wednesday night, found Australia’s overall budget balance came in at -0.9% of gross domestic product in 2023, with only Canada’s budget position (-0.6%) faring better. Australia has shot up the rankings in the latest data, having placed...

There is a huge difference between my partner’s financial situation and mine. How can this be bridged?

I’m struggling with my relationship because there is a huge difference between my partner’s financial situation and mine. We’re both in our 50s, have been together for nearly three years and live apart. He – never married, no kids, great job – is very financially secure and has lots of spare money. I, however, as an older single parent, freelancing, some health problems, post-divorce and in a difficult economy, am absolutely skint! To the extent...

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.

Angela Rayner faces new questions over tax on homes

Angela Rayner is facing new questions about her financial affairs after it emerged that capital gains tax may be owed on another property. Ms Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader, insists that a house she sold for a large profit in 2015 was her main residence – which, if true, means her husband Mark Rayner should have paid capital gains tax on a property...

Speaker Johnson's Ukraine aid plan: What it includes and chances of US Congress approval

At the beginning of the week, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, introduced his initiative regarding assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, dividing these issues into separate bills. While Congress awaits the corresponding documents, the White House and Democrats have already expressed their stance on the S...

DWP warns carers they could face greater penalties if they appeal against fines

Government officials have been accused of using “threatening and cruel” tactics towards unpaid carers by saying they could face even greater financial penalties if they appeal against “vindictive” benefit fines. This month a Guardian investigation revealed that thousands of people who look after disabled, frail or ill relatives have been forced to pay back huge sums after being chased by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over “honest...

I'm an Isa millionaire: Here are my top tips for building a chunky tax-free pot

Our reader Mr H is one of the lucky few with an Isa worth over £1m and has shared how he became an Isa millionaire and his top tips for increasing your pot.

£20k second income? Here’s my £5 a day strategy to get there

£5 doesn’t go as far as it used to, yet with the right investment strategy I think it could build towards a yearly £20k second income. The post £20k second income? Here’s my £5 a day strategy to get there appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

What to do with your pension at retirement: A five-step guide to sorting it out and generating a comfortable income for your old age

When it's time to stop work and enjoy retirement, you need to make the most of the money you have saved. That means turning pension funds into an income. We explain what you need to know.

Using the Warren Buffett approach, here are 2 British stocks I like

Jon Smith explores two UK stocks he feels Warren Buffett might like based on the great man's investing style. The post Using the Warren Buffett approach, here are 2 British stocks I like appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

As Prices Rise, How Much Do You Tip?

As food prices continue to rise, and some say the quality of service goes down at some restaurants or shops, how much are you willing to tip these days? The Bloomberg Surveillance team discusses.

Lord Mandelson nets £10m windfall in deal with former Obama aide

Peter Mandelson has ruled out a return to frontline politics as the Labour peer bagged a £10m windfall from the part-sale of his advisory firm to Barack Obama’s former polling guru. The former minister said he was not intending to make a comeback after taking a step back from his lobbying business Global Counsel. It comes as current polling suggest...

Crypto experts predict historic bitcoin price change after upcoming ‘halving’

Crypto experts predict historic bitcoin price change after upcoming ‘halving’ - The last halving four years ago preceded a five-fold price increase

Soccer-Juventus review ruling as club ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 million euros

(Reuters) - Juventus are reviewing a decision made by an arbitration court which ordered the club to pay former striker Cristiano Ronaldo around 9.8 million euros in owed wages, the Serie A side said on Wednesday. The Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, had claimed he was owed around 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) of outstanding wages by his former club relating to a paycut

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

Could my mortgage cost me more than I make from house price rises?

With the help of data from Finder, we crunch the numbers on predicted mortgage costs and house price rises in the coming decades. Will homeowners still be better off?

Co-operative Bank and Coventry near agreement on landmark £780m deal

The Co-operative Bank will this week move a step closer to regaining its mutual status when it announces that it has struck a £780m deal to be bought by the Coventry Building Society.

A nurse, a teacher, a grandfather: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands

A nurse, a teacher, a grandfather: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands - Three women and four men have so far been tasked with hearing the first-ever criminal case against a US president

One small thing that can make the biggest difference to your family when you die

Most people who take out a life insurance policy do so for peace of mind, knowing their family will get a lump sum payout when they pass away. However, it could also provide a headache for grieving relatives, who can get caught out by unexpected tax bills and payout delays when they try to cash the policy in. Writing a policy into trust is one way ...

World faces permanently higher interest rates, warns Bank of England official

Consumers face the prospect of permanently higher interest rates amid geopolitical tensions and “slower globalisation”, a Bank of England official has warned. Megan Greene, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee, said the last mile of slowing down the pace of inflation would be the hardest as she spoke during an event hosted by the IIF...

Six smart decisions to make in 2024, according to a money expert

Get 2024 started on the right financial footing.

These are the jobs with the largest gender pay gaps where women earn less than men

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UBS Plans Another Round of Job Cuts

UBS Group AG is planning another round of job cuts as the firm continues to trim headcount following its rescue of Credit Suisse, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Katherine Doherty has more.

Hands off the King's head: We must resist this assault on Royal Mail, says ALEX BRUMMER

Arrivals at Washington's Dulles airport are greeted with a larger poster above the escalators declaring: 'US Steel and Nippon Steel stronger together.'

Money pours out of Liontrust as investors quit UK shares

Money pours out of Liontrust as investors quit UK shares -

2 dividend growth shares I’ve just bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Stephen Wright's been looking beyond the UK for dividend shares in the last couple of weeks. Here are the opportunities he thinks are too good to miss. The post 2 dividend growth shares I’ve just bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Sterling hits one-month high after UK inflation data

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) - Sterling hit a fresh one-month high against the euro and rose versus a weakening dollar on Wednesday after UK inflation data suggested less monetary easing by the Bank of England (BoE). British consumer price inflation slowed by less than expected to a two-and-a-half-year low of 3.2% in annual terms in March, down from a 3.4% increase in February. The dollar

Stoke to pay for Kayleigh McDonald’s ACL surgery after her GoFundMe plea

Stoke City have agreed to pay for a player in their women’s team to undergo surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury after she started a GoFundMe page in order to cover the necessary costs. Kayleigh McDonald sustained the injury during Stoke’s 2-1 defeat to Burnley in the Women’s National League North last month and, having undergone a scan, claims she was told by the club that she would have to join an NHS waiting list in order to...

Lebanon says Israeli agents likely killed Hezbollah-linked currency exchanger near Beirut

Lebanon says Israeli agents likely killed Hezbollah-linked currency exchanger near Beirut - Lebanon's Interior Minister says Israeli agents were most likely behind this month's killing of a U

Latest UK inflation fall matches Bank of England expectations, Bailey says

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British inflation is broadly declining in line with the Bank of England's forecasts, and next month's numbers look on track for a sharp drop towards the central bank's 2% target, Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday. "We're actually pretty much on track for where we thought we would be," Bailey said at an event in Washington hosted by the Institute of

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...