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Nasdaq Composite Jumps 400 Points After US Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Forecast Two Rate Cuts in 2025
The US stock market bounced back after declining for weeks after the US Fed forecast two rates cuts this year despite concerns of high inflation, unemployment, and a slump in consumer spending.
Are Dinner Dates Dying? Why More Singles Are Choosing Coffee Shops for First Dates
New couples are filling coffee shops in every corner of New York City. As this trend spreads, a crucial question arises: are coffee dates replacing the classic wine-and-dine?
Staggering 8.9 Million Americans Juggling Multiple Jobs Amid Soaring Costs and Brutal Labour Market
American workers are balancing two or three jobs amid rising inflation and increasingly inaccessible necessities, like gasoline, groceries and childcare.
US Markets Decline After Trump Refuses To Rule Out Recession Fears: Here's What Advisers Want Investors To Do
Financial advisers urge investors to avoid panic selling and keep emotions under control as the US market violently fluctuates based on what Trump says every other day.
US Public Pension Recipients To Receive One-Time Social Security Payments Immediately Under New Law
The new payment hikes are being implemented under a new law that eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset rules, which had limited Social Security payments for people receiving pensions for work not covered by Social Security.
More Money, Less Chocolate: Furious Shoppers Call Out Cadbury's 'Sneaky' Shrinkflation
Keen-eyed grocers have noticed Cadbury decreasing its product size while keeping its price-tag the same, inciting backlash from customers demanding transparency from their retailers.
Here's Why the Average IRS Refund for Tax Returns Filed in 2025 Is 32% Lower Than Last Year
The average US tax refund for the 2024 tax year dropped to £1,725 as of 14th February 2025 from £2,551 on the same day last year.
DOGE Dividend Cheques May Give Americans $5000 Each: What Is It And How Do You Qualify For It
Americans could use DOGE dividend cheques to clear debt, grow their emergency funds, and invest in long-term goals like retirement, which could have an overall deflationary effect on the US economy.
US Couple Earns £484k A Year, Give Away £8K Monthly—So Why Are They Living Paycheque To Paycheque?
Bill pays £9,681 on two mortgages and donates between £6,454 and £8,068 to charities every month. He called the Dave Ramsey Show for guidance on how to reduce uncontrollable spending as the US couple battles with lifestyle creep.
37% US Taxpayers Rely on Refunds To Make Ends Meet: When Can You Expect 2025 Tax Refunds
The IRS claims that taxpayers who e-file taxes can expect refunds within 21 days. The timeline could stretch to eight weeks for filers who mail paper returns.
CPI Report for December Jumps 2.9%, Core Prices Come In Cooler To Lower Yields and Propel US Stocks
Better-than-expected Core CPI for December led to a sharp fall in US Treasury yields as stocks gained premarket, boosted by phenomenal banking results.
Thousands of Californians Uninsured: What Happens When Wildfires Destroy Their Homes?
Although insurers have been dropping coverage for California homeowners for years, new rules announced weeks ago will mandate them to offer policies in high-risk regions.
Britain's Wealth Redefined: Why £100,000 Isn't Enough To Keep Up With London Costs Anymore
The Telegraph has unintentionally parodied itself by penning an article complaining that earning £100,000+ doesn't go as far as it used to.
Wall Street Shares 4 AI Predictions and Top Stock Picks for 2025
Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and UBS think AI investments will continue to grow in the coming years as the AI revolution transitions to Phase 3 of companies monetising the technology to boost revenue streams.
US Boomers 'Unretiring' Due to Low Social Security Payments Could Face Even More Benefit Cuts
As more US retirees return to the workforce to supplement their monthly income, their Social Security benefits could drop until they reach the full retirement age if job wages exceed the annual threshold of £18,572.
30-Year-Old Rejects Office Jobs and Struggles With Income Due to Dog's Separation Anxiety
Caleb Hammer struggles to help a dog parent create a financial budget as she refuses to work remotely despite having an irregular income.
Millennial 401(k) Millionaires Rise by 400% as Market Rally and Steady Savings Lift Account Balances
Strong market gains, growing employer matching contributions, and millennials reaching their peak earning years are some factors contributing to their rising 401(k) account balances.
Jeff Bezos Sells 16.35M Amazon Shares Worth £2.41B as Blue Origin Gears up for New Glenn Launch
Jeff Bezos has sold almost £10.74 billion worth of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock this year. Experts say he is bankrolling Blue Origin projects, including the New Glenn reusable rocket, which is scheduled for launch in a few weeks.
Bernie Sanders Backs Trump's Plan for 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap To Save Americans Billions
Bernie Sanders hopes that Donald Trump will fulfil his promise to impose a temporary credit card interest rate cap of 10% to help Americans repay existing debt and improve personal finances.
Couple in Their 40s Delay Wedding With £77K Net Worth, Zero Monthly Savings, and No Emergency Fund
A couple in their 40s earning £65k annually and living paycheck to paycheck postpones marriage due to financial trauma and zero monthly savings.
Bill Gates' Tesla Short Could Bankrupt Him if Shares Surge 200% To Top the Global Market
Bill Gates' massive undisclosed bet against Tesla could wipe out his wealth as the EV company surges to record highs amid analysts lifting share target prices earlier this week.
Gifting Stocks This Holiday Season? Adviser Says It's A Smarter Way To Transfer Wealth, Lower Taxes
Gifting stocks to IRS-recognised charities can lower your annual tax liabilities. Meanwhile, transferring stock ownership to children can help them achieve their long-term financial goals from an early age.
UnitedHealth Group Stock Continues Upward Trend on 2025 Guidance Boost Amid Brian Thompson's Murder
The UnitedHealth Group stock is witnessing upward price pressures as share prices continue to hover close to record levels despite the tragic death of its insurance unit CEO Brian Thompson on Investor Day.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot a Month After US DOJ Sues Parent Company's £2.59B Takeover of Amedisys
Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the chest outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan, where UnitedHealth Group was about to begin its investor day. He was rushed to the Mount Sinai West Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
SpaceX Explores Tender Valued at £273b, Potentially Adding £31b to Elon Musk's Net Worth
A successful SpaceX tender will push the rocket company ahead of top defence and aerospace firms like Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace.
Ex-Banker's 4 ETF Picks Generate $250K in Annual Dividends: 'Ideal for Those Too Busy to Track the Market'
Helmut Jonen quit his $320,000 UBS job at 52 as he began earning over $257,000 annually in dividends from four diverse ETFs.
XRP Surges Amid SEC Optimism, ETF Buzz, Report Leaks, and Trump's Potential Pro-Crypto SEC Pick
XRP prices are expected to surpass $4 per token after breaching crucial resistance levels as its years-long battle with the SEC nears an end and Trump plans to appoint Paul Atkins as SEC chair.
Real Estate Expert Shares How He Made Over Millions from Condo Conversions and Short-Term Rentals
Real estate mogul Ken McElroy shares how he earned $1 million in the real estate business, which includes managing properties, short-term rentals, revamping facilities, and digitalising static billboards.
US Financial Advisers And Lawyers Reveal The Best Age To Write A Will—Here's Why And How
Although people wait until middle age to start thinking about wills, experts believe they should get one drafted upon reaching legal age, which is 18 for most US states
EV Buyers Could Lose $7.5K In Tax Credits as Trump Pledges to Scrap Biden-Era Mandate in 2025
Trump has vowed to scrap EV tax credits of $7,500 for new cars and $4,500 for used ones. He'd probably do that to fund his tax package, which would trim taxes on Social Security benefits, worker tips, and overtime pay.