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£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.

8 dazzling gold and silver treasures

Here are 10 stunning gold and silver treasures, dating from millennia to centuries ago

Oil stabilises after sharp drop on demand concerns, easing of Middle East tension

By Mohi Narayan and Katya Golubkova NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed after a 3% drop in the previous session as the market remains concerned about demand this year and on signs that a wider conflict in the key Middle East producing region could be avoided. Brent futures were up 13 cents, or 0.15%, at $87.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures

What is stamp duty and when do you have to pay for it?

Buying a home unfortunately means coming face to face with stamp duty, one of Britain’s most hated taxes. Having paid out for a deposit, professional fees, estate agent fees and moving costs, this tax charge is an unwelcome cherry on the cake. A recent exclusive poll for The Telegraph found that nearly a fifth of voters think it is one of the most ...

As France slashes its culture budget, how do other European countries compare?

Euronews Culture takes a look at how the prospected budget cuts to France's culture sector line up with the UK and other European nations. View on euronews

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.

Is Legal & General’s share price the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

Legal & General’s share price looks very undervalued to me. It also yields 8.3% and seems set to benefit from strong business growth. The post Is Legal & General’s share price the best bargain in the FTSE 100? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

BBC World Service chief resigns amid ‘deep concern’ about broadcaster’s future

The head of the BBC World Service has quit as she cited “deep concerns” about the broadcaster’s future amid sweeping cuts. Liliane Landor, senior controller of BBC News International Services and BBC World Service director, said she will step down in July after three years in the role. In a note to staff, Ms Landor said she was “deeply concerned ab...

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

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.

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 ...

‘Grey divorce’ poses higher financial risk for women than men

‘Grey divorce’ poses higher financial risk for women than men - ‘Grey divorce operates as a chronic economic strain,’ researchers say

‘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...

Angela Rayner told kitchen renovations offset tax on council house sale

Angela Rayner told kitchen renovations offset tax on council house sale - The deputy Labour leader is preparing her defence as the probe into her tax affairs continues

After months of political deadlock in Washington on US aid for Ukraine - something's changed

Something curious is happening in Washington.

31 Ways on How to Make '90s Trends Work

Held onto your flannel and jelly sandals? This is your time (again).

Presenter Martine Croxall sues BBC for age and sex discrimination

The BBC is facing another damaging row over equal pay, with the presenter Martine Croxall taking legal action against the broadcaster for age and sex discrimination. Croxall is suing the corporation after being off-air for more than a year following the merger of the BBC’s News and World News channels, according to listings for London Central tribunal court for 1 May. The BBC declined to comment. Last year BBC insiders warned of a potential...

Netflix crushes subscriber forecasts for a second straight quarter

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Netflix blew past Wall Street expectations for the second straight quarter on Thursday as ad-supported streaming plans helped bring in 9.3 million new customers, nearly double the consensus forecast of analysts. Shares of the streaming video pioneer rose about 3% to $629.88 in after-hours trading. Earnings per share for January

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

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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

2 jurors dismissed from Trump hush money trial as prosecutors seek to hold ex-president in contempt

NEW YORK (AP) — Two jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial were dismissed Thursday, one after expressing doubt about her ability to be fair following disclosure of details about her identity and the other over concerns that some of his answers in court may have been inaccurate. The dismissals reduced to five the number of jurors who have been seated, undoing some of the progress made earlier in the week and underscoring the difficulties in...

IMF chief quotes Churchill as she warns of global chaos

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, ...

Peter Murrell charged in connection with embezzlement of funds from SNP

Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell has been charged by police after he was arrested amid an investigation into the SNP's funding and finances.

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

I want to let my flat on Airbnb and travel: Will I breach my lease, mortgage and insurance?

I own a one-bed leasehold flat in London and I'm looking to take a two-month sabbatical to go traveling in July. Am I able to rent it out on a short-term basis while I'm away?

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.

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.

Denmark becomes first country to procure weapons for Ukraine's Forces from Ukrainian manufacturers

Recently, Denmark allocated a new aid package to Ukraine, and part of the funds will be spent on weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which Ukrainian companies will produce, according to the Minister for Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin. It is noted that this involves $28.5 million. The department specified that this is the first and so...

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

Time to start refreshing that CV.

Kraken's Perfumo on "Most Symbolic Bitcoin Halving"

Kraken Head of Strategy Thomas Perfumo joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde to share why he believes the upcoming Bitcoin halving event will be the "most symbolic" in the cryptocurrency's history and why crypto adoption takes time. He speaks on "Bloomberg Technology."

How Iranian banks ‘linked to Tehran’s military’ are still operating in London

Senior Labour and Conservative politicians are calling for two Iranian state-owned banks operating in London to be added to UK sanctions amid claims that ministers are not doing enough to counter Iranian activities in Britain

How not to fall foul of the ticket scammers catching out Taylor Swift fans

When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arrives in Britain in just a few months’ time, it won’t just be one of the most eagerly awaited concert series ever, but a record-breaking one, too; it’s now the first music tour to surpass $1 billion (£800 million) in revenue. And, as any Swifties will know if they’ve watched the concert film, it’s an absolutely brill...

What to Do When You Have More Retirement Income Than You Need

These three options can help you allocate extra income in ways that don’t push you into a higher tax bracket or trigger extra taxes.

France seizes seaside villa belonging to Putin associates

The Kremlin on Thursday denounced the seizure in France of a villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife. The property, in the southwestern coastal town of Anglet, was seized in December 2023 as part of an investigation into money laundering, prosecutors said Wednesday. Selina Sykes reports.

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.

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.

Public needs to lose weight to help cut NHS waiting lists, says health minister

Public needs to lose weight to help cut NHS waiting lists, says health minister - Eluned Morgan, the cabinet secretary for health in Wales, has called for the public to lead healthier lives to tackle growing NHS waiting lists.

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...

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.

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

Khan vows to set up ‘baby banks’ in every London borough if re-elected mayor

Baby banks could be rolled out in every London borough for families to access free essentials for their children, as part of Sadiq Khan’s bid to win a historic third term. The London mayor will launch his “safer, fairer, greener London” manifesto in south-east London, pitching how his policies will support young Londoners from birth to securing a job and finding an affordable home to buy or rent. Operating similarly to food banks, baby banks...

Martin Lewis urges people to make three urgent checks before overpaying mortgage

Martin Lewis urges people to make three urgent checks before overpaying mortgage -

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.

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...

Chelsea star has seen his value fall by £43m after being sold by Boehly

They sold him at the perfect time

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.

Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year

Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year - Tesla’s stock tumbled below $150 per share, giving up all of the gains made over the past year as the electric vehicle maker reels from falling sales and steep discounts intended to lure more buyers

Seven Expert Tips for Managing Your Retirement Savings in a Volatile Market

The moves you make could be the difference between a secure retirement and a major loss of financial safety.

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.'