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Netflix subscriber growth in focus as gains from password-sharing crackdown seen easing

By Harshita Mary Varghese (Reuters) -Netflix's plan to maintain subscriber growth after two quarters of blockbuster increases will be in focus when it reports earnings on Thursday, with some analysts warning that gains from a crackdown on password sharing are set to ease. The streaming pioneer saw its strongest growth since the pandemic in the second half of 2023, with about 22 million people

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...

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 ...

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.

The 10 Man Utd players sold for record transfer profits as £100m Marcus Rashford exit gathers pace

Manchester United don’t have a great track record when it comes to selling players for a profit, but they have managed to cash in on some of their assets over the years

Measuring the True Cost of Trump Tax Cuts

Natasha Sarin, professor at Yale Law School, is the co-founder of The Budget Lab, which analyzes federal policy proposals for the American economy. She says that a full extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would cost the economy hundreds of billions of dollars over the next few decades.

‘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...

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...

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

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

Midlife adults feel 'overwhelmed' and 'afraid' at the idea of taking over an elderly parent's finances when they can't cope: Here's how to plan ahead

Nearly half of middle aged people are anxious about handling their parents' money after they are no longer able to cope, a cross-generational study has found.

PS5 Slim price cut to under £430 at Amazon and Very

Sony's PS5 Slim console has once again received a price cut, with new offers on the disc and digital versions.

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

5 passive income ideas I’m already using

These five passive income ideas are already helping this writer earn money regularly without having to work for it. Here he explains why he likes them. The post 5 passive income ideas I’m already using appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

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.

Musk's £45bn payday goes to a vote just months after the deal was struck down in court

In a setback for Musk, 52, a Delaware judge ruled in January that this deal, which would be the biggest ever in US corporate history, should be voided.

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

MSNBC reporter Joy Reid praises ‘wonderfully poetic’ Trump prosecutor

MSNBC reporter Joy Reid praises ‘wonderfully poetic’ Trump prosecutor -

Disney World on a Budget: Nine Ways to Save

Here's nine pro tips for your budget-friendly 2024 Disney World vacation, from a discounted gift card hack to avoiding peak times.

How much have house prices changed in YOUR area? Interactive tool reveals North East and North West are the biggest winners as average value of homes across the UK rises for the third month in a row

UK homeowners saw the value of their homes rise for the third month in a row, by 0.4% or £1,000 from January to February according to analysis by online estate agent Purplebricks.

We endured a 48-hour journey from hell before my BA Gold Member status came to the rescue

The first hint our journey home from the Caribbean might not go as smoothly as planned came with an American Airlines (AA) email that popped into my inbox on the evening before our departure. “Adverse weather may affect your travel plans,” it warned sombrely, before explaining that predicted storms in Miami the next day could disrupt flights. It ad...

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.

Will copper growth lift the Rio Tinto share price over £60?

Roland Head takes a look at the share price of FTSE 100 miner Rio Tinto. With a dividend yield of 6.7%, is an upgrade on the horizon? The post Will copper growth lift the Rio Tinto share price over £60? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

How to keep your money safe – as criminals ramp up AI tactics to steal consumer data

Our financial lives are becoming more intricate and remote, demanding heightened vigilance.

Arrests made and thousands of victims contacted after scammer site taken offline

Arrests made and thousands of victims contacted after scammer site taken offline - Law enforcement agencies have arrested 37 suspects across the UK and around the world

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...

'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.

Lloyds Bank warns customers after £1m lost to Taylor Swift ticket scam

Taylor Swift fans are thought to have lost £1m to fake ticket scams ahead of her upcoming Eras tour. Lloyds Bank has issued a warning to fans, saying that more than 600 of its customers have come forward so far to report being scammed. The figures were based on analysis of purchase scams reported by customers of the banking group in the year to Mar...

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

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.

‘We work just as hard’: Team GB swimmers want Olympic prize money

Britain’s double Tokyo 2020 champion Tom Dean has joined a chorus of calls for prize money to be paid at the Olympic Games after track and field athletes were offered $50,000 if they win gold in Paris. Dean, who became the first British swimmer to win two golds at the same Games in 113 years in Tokyo, said that people were shocked that he earned nothing for his Olympics exploits – even though swimming is one of the most popular sports at the...

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

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.

British unions lose appeal over $23 billion pension reform bill

LONDON (Reuters) - Two British trade unions on Wednesday lost an appeal over changes to public sector pensions they argued allows the government to unlawfully pass the 19-billion-pound ($23.7 billion) cost of discriminatory pension reforms onto workers. The Fire Brigades Union and the British Medical Association argued Britain's finance ministry was effectively making members of newer pension

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

How to buy a sub-£40,000 Ferrari

Always wanted an Ferrari or Porsche but never had the funds? Richard Bremner has the answers

Money pours out of Liontrust as investors quit UK shares

Money pours out of Liontrust as investors quit UK shares -

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...

What you need to know to reduce your car insurance

Car insurance premiums are on the rise but it’s still possible to get a good deal if you follow these tips.

What does the fall in inflation mean for UK households?

What does the fall in inflation mean for UK households? - The ONS said inflation slowed to 3.2% last month, to reach its lowest level since September 2021.

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.

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.'

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

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

Is your industry one of them?

Q&A: What happens next with the Rwanda plan?

Rishi Sunak has rejected offering the House of Lords any concessions on his flagship Rwanda Bill after peers blocked it for a third time and sent the legislation back to the Commons. What next for Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda plan? MPs are expected to overturn the four amendments passed by the Lords on Tuesday, forcing it back into the Upper House...

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

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5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income

With dividend shares, building a large passive income stream is possible even with little cash available. Zaven Boyrazian explains how in five easy steps. The post 5 steps to start targeting £1,000 in monthly passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

I'm retiring after 40 years as a fund manager and this is what I've learnt: Richard Buxton on life as a professional investor

Since the early 1980s, Buxton has done his very best to make money for investors at a string of investment houses.