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The Guardianscience8 days ago
Travel Insurance Premiums Rise for UK Holidaymakers With Pre-Existing Conditions
UK travellers with medical histories face higher premiums when buying travel insurance. A 2025 survey indicated that 18% of Britons plan to travel abroad without coverage this summer.
New York Posttechnology16 days ago
Facebook settlement sends second payments averaging $4.72 to some claimants
Users who cashed initial checks from the $725 million privacy settlement are receiving supplemental payments from uncashed funds. The average amount is expected to be about $4.72.
Nbc Newsworld20 days ago
Harvard Study Finds Credit Card Rewards Subsidized by $30 Billion in Merchant Fees
A Harvard Business School study released in 2026 estimates that cash and debit card users subsidize $30 billion yearly in rewards for credit card holders. The analysis links rising swipe fees to higher retail prices and uneven benefits across income groups.
Bloombergworld25 days ago
U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise to Highest Level Since August
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates increased last week, reaching the highest point recorded since August. The move coincided with reduced home-purchase activity and a sharp decline in refinancing applications.
bgr.comworld27 days ago
Buyers Weigh Financing and Ownership Costs as New-Vehicle Prices Remain Elevated
High new-vehicle prices have prompted buyers to examine total ownership expenses before purchase. Financing terms, insurance rates, and resale values now factor into decisions alongside sticker price.
hollywoodreporter.compolitics29 days ago
Martin Lewis Advises Households to Check Energy Account Balances
Financial broadcaster Martin Lewis told viewers to review energy credit levels in May. A couple reported receiving a £4,000 refund after discovering three years of overpayments. Ofgem is scheduled to announce the next price cap on May 27.
livemint.comworld33 days ago
Bank declines to issue final statement for deceased customer's account
A reader reports a $2,000 shortfall in a late mother's bank account and asks whether the bank can legally withhold the final statement. The question concerns standard procedures for settling a deceased customer's account.
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marketwatch.comfinance35 days ago
Auto Loan Balances Rise as Longer Financing Terms Reach Record Share
About one in four Americans carried auto loan or lease debt at the end of 2025. Average loan balances and financing terms continued to increase through the first quarter of 2026.
bbc.co.ukfinance35 days ago
Survey Shows Wider Gap in Inflation Impact by Stock Ownership
A May survey found that 55 percent of consumers without stock market ownership cited high prices as the main reason for worse personal finances, the highest level in at least ten years. The gap between top stockholders and those with no ownership reached 15 percentage points.
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The Independentbusiness37 days ago
UK Fast Withdrawal Casinos Offer Instant Payouts in 2026
Several UK online casinos now process withdrawals within minutes using debit cards, Pay By Bank, Apple Pay and bank transfers. The Independent reviewed operators including MrQ, Bet365, Grosvenor, Betfair Casino and Ladbrokes on withdrawal speeds, minimum amounts and welcome offer…
MarketWatchfinance47 days ago
Financial Well-Being Gap Between High and Low Credit Americans Surpasses 2019 Levels
The gap in overall financial well-being between Americans with super prime credit and those with subprime credit has now exceeded levels seen in 2019. This development was reported by MarketWatch. It reflects differences in financial stability across credit categories in the curr…
rnz.co.nzfinance48 days ago
New Zealand High Court Rules ANZ Breached Section 22 of Consumer Finance Act in Class Action
The High Court in New Zealand has delivered summary judgment in a class action under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003. The court found that ANZ New Zealand breached Section 22 of the act. ANZ New Zealand is now reviewing the judgment and considering its next ste…
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pymnts.comworld51 days ago
Illinois Law to Ban Interchange Fees on Taxes and Tips Effective This Summer
An Illinois law scheduled to take effect this summer will prohibit banks from charging interchange fees on taxes and tips. The measure has prompted opposition from banks. The law aims to reduce costs for consumers and businesses by limiting these processing fees.
680news.comfinance4 days ago
Zelensky Calls for Ukraine to Develop Independent Anti-Ballistic Missile Capabilities
Zelensky said Ukraine cannot rely on the U.S. for missiles and must build its own capabilities, noting limited U.S. production. Separately, the share of buy now, pay later users turning to the service for groceries has risen sharply. Data from LendingTree shows the figure doubled…
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Techcrunchtechnology59 days ago
Salmon Raises $60 Million in Equity and $40 Million in Debt for Philippines Expansion
Manila-based consumer finance app Salmon has secured $100 million in new funding to scale its digital banking services for underbanked Filipinos. The round includes equity from investors like Spice Expeditions and debt from the Nordic bond market. Founders aim to build new produc…
slashgear.comfinance59 days ago
Rising Gas Prices Unlikely to Yield Major Car Insurance Savings, Insurify Reports
A report from Insurify indicates that even if drivers reduce mileage due to higher gas prices, car insurance savings would be minimal. Gas prices have increased to around $4 per gallon amid conflict in the Middle East and a U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The anal…
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Credit Cards Offering Rewards and Perks for Golf-Related Spending
Several credit cards provide rewards and benefits tailored to golf enthusiasts, including cash back on equipment and access to events. Options include cards from Wells Fargo, Chase, American Express, Marriott Bonvoy, and Citi. These cards feature varying annual fees, welcome bonu…