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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.

'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.

The Apprentice: Who are the past winners of the reality TV business show?

The Apprentice: Who are the past winners of the reality TV business show? - Tim Campbell, who later stepped in for Claude Littner as Lord Sugar’s right-hand man in the boardroom, was the winner of the first series.

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.

Sunak to demand end to 'sick note culture' and shift focus to 'what people can do'

Rishi Sunak is to call for an end to the "sick note culture" in a major speech on welfare reform - as he warns against "over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life".

Investor warning: I’d listen to Warren Buffett before buying Lloyds shares

Lloyds shares look like a bargain, especially compared to their US counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there might be a reason for this. The post Investor warning: I’d listen to Warren Buffett before buying Lloyds shares appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

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?

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 ...

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

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

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

How to start building passive income with £25 a week

Earning a passive income is one of the best ways to achieve financial freedom. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start building one with just £25 a week. The post How to start building passive income with £25 a week appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Weird magnetic quasiparticle could be used as a new type of bit in advanced computing systems, scientists find

Scientists want to replace electrons with so-called 'nanobubbles' — or skyrmions — to store data more densely and efficiently in advanced memory components that would replace RAM and flash storage.

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.

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands - Five women and seven men have been tasked with hearing the first-ever criminal case against a US president

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...

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe - The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has been charged with embezzlement in a probe into the finances of Scotland’s pro-independence governing party

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, ...

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

They sold him at the perfect time

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...

Who are the jurors in Trump’s hush-money trial?

All 12 jurors in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial were finally chosen on Thursday after a lengthy selection process. Opening statements could now be held as soon as Monday in the case, in which the former president is charged with falsifying business records and attempting to conceal a hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels, the former adult film...

‘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

Netflix to stop reporting subscriber tally as streaming wars cool

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Netflix on Thursday unexpectedly announced that it will stop reporting subscriber numbers each quarter, a decision seen as a sign that years of customer gains in the streaming wars are coming to an end. Shares of the streaming video pioneer fell after it reported a large batch of new customers in the first quarter but gave a revenue

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...

What are bonds, how do they work and how do you buy them?

While rising interest rates have caused havoc in the mortgage market over the past year, there has been one silver lining: the reinstatement of appealing returns from cash and bonds. And now that bonds are attractive once more – in the aftermath of the financial crisis they often paid effectively zero interest – investors may feel the need to under...

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...

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.

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...

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

Want a pay rise?

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

Time to start refreshing that CV.

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.

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

We're fund managers and these are the six big investment lessons we've learnt over the years

We asked six of Britain's foremost investment managers to share the most important ones they've learnt.

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.

How much you should save for a comfortable retirement – and when your cash will run out

The idea of finally retiring from work may fill some with joy – but it can also be a great source of anxiety. It is all well and good to dream of long summers, holiday homes and big family trips, but how much money do you need to fund a new life without a salary? An oft-cited rule of thumb is to multiply your working salary by 10. But the goal post...

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

Something curious is happening in Washington.

Mental health sicknotes to be harder to get as PM tries to cut £69bn benefits bill

GPs could no longer be responsible for issuing fit notes, under the proposals, with it instead falling to occupational health specialists to make the call

IMF chief quotes Churchill as she warns of global chaos

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.

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?

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

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.

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...

Financial Checklist for Young Adults: What I Wish I’d Known Then

Even if you think you know critical information, do you really understand what it means and the impact it could have on your standard of living later in life?

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.

Apprentice finalist Phil Turner’s Prestige pies are award-winning – here’s where you can buy them

Apprentice finalist Phil Turner’s Prestige pies are award-winning – here’s where you can buy them - The finalist hopes to go all the way with his traditional British pies

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

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."