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The Future of Financial Advice Is Human: Gen Z Trusts Advisers, But AI Skills Matter
Kiplinger
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August 27, 2025
In a world increasingly defined by technology, it would be logical to assume that investors, particularly those in younger generations, seek financial advice from the latest digital innovation. That assumption is wrong. Despite being digital...
You can get up to 5.00% APY on the best high-yield savings account today, Aug. 27, 2025
Fortune
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Now’s a great time to open up a new savings account to reach your financial goals. Many of the best savings account rates available today are above 4.00%, and a few outliers may even reach as much as 5.00%. Rising inflation and economic...
International Personal Finance extends talks with suitor BasePoint
ShareCast
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International Personal Finance said on Wednesday discussions with BasePoint Capital over a possible recommended cash offer for the company were continuing, with the UK Takeover Panel granting an extension to the formal bid deadline. BasePoint now...
Why personal finance is harder when you’re a migrant
The Conversation
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August 27, 2025
Skilled migrants play an important role in the UK economy. But while the UK celebrates the skills they bring, it doesn’t always make it easy for them to thrive financially. Migrants tend to arrive with a good work ethic, qualifications,...
Powerball in New York: Can You Use a Credit Card to Buy Tickets?
WNBF - New York
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August 27, 2025
With the Powerball jackpot sitting at an impressive $815 Million, plenty of New Yorkers are stopping on their way home from work to grab a ticket. But what happens if you reach for your wallet and realize you’ve only got plastic? Well, if you...
Can You Use a Credit Card for Montana Lottery Tickets?
KBUL NEWS TALK - Montana
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August 27, 2025
Montanans are buzzing with excitement as the Powerball jackpot reaches $815 million ahead of tonight’s drawing. The lump sum cash option is estimated at $367.9 million and that's the kind of money that sparks daydreams at the dinner table and...
Ex-gov't aide asks court to summon president as witness in credit card misuse case
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 27, 2025
Published: 27 Aug. 2025, 18:03 President Lee Jae Myung listens during a meeting on saving national finances at the presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Aug. 13. [NEWS1] The former chief secretary to then-Gyeonggi Gov. Lee Jae...
LendingClub personal loans review: Fast funding for up to $60K
Yahoo Finance
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LendingClub offers a streamlined personal loan application process and relatively low rates, which are helpful if you’re seeking simplicity and low borrowing costs. However, its loan terms aren’t as flexible as some competitors', and its loans...
Top savings accounts of the week: Britons urged it's 'imperative' to lock in market leading rates up to 7.5% - full list
GB News
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August 27, 2025
Savers are being warned that the start of a new month often brings a wave of changes to the best accounts on the market. With the recent Bank of England base rate cut, reductions now look the most likely outcome. Best regular savings accounts:...
Gemini Expands Ripple Partnership with XRP Credit Card Launch
Fintech Review
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August 27, 2025
Gemini, a digital assets firm, recently announced several updates, enhancing its standing in the global crypto market. The firm launched the XRP Edition of its Gemini Credit Card on August 25, 2025. This step, in collaboration with Ripple, expands...
Ahead of festive season SBI Card and Flipkart launch co-branded credit card
News9 Live
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August 27, 2025
Personal Finance News SBI Card is India's one of the largest pure-play credit card issuer. It has joined hands with e-commerce giant Flipkart to launch a co-branded credit that offers a basket of benefits for shopping on this platform. This card...
Can I get a personal loan to buy a house?
Yahoo Finance
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Personal loan amounts range from $1,000 to $100,000, which may not be enough to buy a regular home but could work if you need a small mortgage for a tiny or mobile home. Personal loan interest isn’t tax deductible like a mortgage. You can...
Gemini Unveils XRP Credit Card With Crypto Rewards – Up to 4% Back, $200 Bonus
Yahoo Finance
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August 25, 2025
Gemini has announced the launch of a special-edition XRP credit card in partnership with Ripple, giving U.S. customers a new way to earn cryptocurrency rewards on everyday spending. The product, unveiled this week, offers up to 4% back in XRP with...
New Gemini Credit Card Pays 4% in XRP – Here’s How It Works
Yahoo Finance
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August 25, 2025
Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, confirmed the launch of the XRP edition of the Gemini Credit Card, a move that strengthens both the exchange’s product offerings and Ripple’s ecosystem. According to Gemini, the new card allows customers...
New savings account will support steam locomotive 60163 Tornado
RailAdvent
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August 26, 2025
The Darlington Building Society has launched a new savings account, which allows railway enthusiasts to earn interest while helping raise money for preserving the railway heritage of the North East of England. The account is called the 1825...
The CFPB is Reconsidering Personal Financial Data Rights Rule Under the Dodd-Frank Act
JD Supra - California
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August 26, 2025
On August 22, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on potential revisions to its Personal Financial Data Rights Rule (the Rule) under Section 1033 of the...
Confessions of a former credit card user: The truth about your ‘upgraded’ limit
Financial Express
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“Congratulations! Your credit card limit has been increased from ₹1,50,000 to ₹3,00,000.” I used to get these messages too. At first, they felt good. On Twitter I saw people flaunt their screenshots, and I felt the same rush of pride when my own...
SBI Card and Flipkart form strategic alliance - Launch Flipkart SBI CoBranded Credit Card
Equity Bulls
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SBI Card, India's largest pure-play credit card issuer and Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, jointly announced the launch of 'Flipkart SBI Credit Card'. This one-of-its-kind co-branded credit card got launched in the presence of...
City takes step toward new credit card, utility and miscellaneous fees for 2025-26 fiscal year
Brownwood News - Texas
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City of Brownwood Finance Director Melanie Larose shares details of the new fees Tuesday morning with the Brownwood City Council The Brownwood City Council, during Tuesday morning’s meeting, approved on first reading an ordinance accepting payment...
Pharmacists ‘using personal finances and remortgaging to keep businesses afloat’
Express & Star
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August 26, 2025
Pharmacists are using their personal savings and remortgaging their homes to keep their businesses afloat, with experts warning financial struggles have left many in the sector “teetering on the brink”. It comes as a survey found almost four in 10...