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QIIB announces 15 winners of ‘Joud’ savings account quarterly and monthly prize draws
DOHA: QIIB has announced the names of 15 winners of the “Joud” Savings Account prize draws for June 2025, including five winners of the quarterly prizes, each worth QR50,000, and ten winners of the monthly prizes, each worth QR10,000. The draw was...
Can you ask your credit card company for a lower APR?
Credit cards offer several advantages over traditional debit cards. The biggest perk is that it boosts your spending power. With a credit card, you can break expensive purchases down into smaller, more manageable payments. Using a credit card can...

Morrisons launch exclusive new money saving deals for over-60s in all 344 cafés
The supermarket's new 'Club 60' offers hearty food at "purse pleasing prices." Morrisons is now offering a new incentive that will see customers over the age of 60 able to save money in all of its cafés across the country. The supermarket giant...
Bajaj Markets is Helping Users Maximise Credit Card Rewards
Pune, July 8 — Bajaj Markets, a leading financial marketplace in India, enables users to maximise credit card rewards by offering access to over 30 credit cards from reputed banks and financial institutions. This wide selection allows users to...

SHARE by MAF reimagines AI use in bold Emirates NBD SHARE Credit Card launch
SHARE by Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), in partnership with Emirates NBD and Visa, has revealed details about its latest full-spectrum, 360-degree media blitz campaign for the newly launched Emirates NBD SHARE Credit Card. The campaign centred on the...

The shift to close the financial advice gap
09-07-25 / Jane Khumalo The shift to close the financial advice gap Johannesburg - For most South Africans trying to navigate a fragile economy coupled with increasing expenses, unpredictable incomes and multi-generational responsibilities,...

Money Saving Monday: Tips to increase your credit score

SBI AURUM Credit Card: From lounges to luxury hotels, check details of this premium credit card
On a spend of Rs 1 lakh in a month, cardholders receive a Rs 1,500 TATA CLiQ e-Gift voucher. On annual spends of Rs 5 lakhs, cardholders can unlock a Rs 5,000 TATA CLiQ Luxury e-Gift voucher. On annual spends of Rs 10 lakhs, cardholders receive Rs...
SBI personal loan interest rate July 2025: Check updated rates and processing fees
The State Bank of India (SBI) provides personal loans under multiple different schemes for salaried individuals and pensioners. With competitive interest rates and wide eligibility coverage, the SBI’s personal loans are one among the most sought...
Can you pay a credit card with a credit card — and should you?
If it seems like everything is more expensive these days, it's not your imagination. The prices of groceries, medications, and even postage stamps have all increased, making it harder to stay within your budget. Skyrocketing prices can also make...

Halifax issues response to customer about change to particular savings account
Halifax has provided an update for customers holding a specific savings account, following confusion over a letter received by a customer. The customer had noticed an alert on their banking app regarding a letter they had been sent, which left...

Considering a Loan Against Your Credit Card? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Loan applications usually take a long time to get approved. It causes delays for various reasons, such as inadequate documentation, inconsistency in application and credit report, etc. To meet immediate financial needs and make credit available...
Can you buy weed with a credit card? It's complicated.
Whether you regularly purchase cannabis edibles or dabble in tinctures, it feels like weed is everywhere now. About 75% of Americans live in a state where marijuana is legal for recreational or medical use, and 79% of Americans live in a county...
I’m a Financial Expert: A $15K Personal Loan Can Save You $6K a Year — Here’s How
In a recent story on Business Insider, it was noted that a couple took out a personal loan for $15,000 and are now saving $500 monthly on their electricity bill because they invested in solar panels. Read Next: 3 Signs You’ve ‘Made It’...
Help! Booking.com transferred my refund to someone else's credit card
When Booking.com refunds Elaine Treacy for a canceled vacation rental, it transfers her money to someone else's credit card. How can she get her money back? I reserved a villa in Alicante, Spain, through Booking.com and paid in full. Three days...

New credit card-sized TB test could close the diagnostic gap in HIV hotspots: Study
Current tuberculosis infection tests struggle to detect the disease in those with HIV. A common co-infection, HIV can hide TB from traditional tests by eliminating the immune cells relied upon to sound the alarm. While more than 90% of the 2...

Home loan rates from 7.35%, FD interest rates up to 7.35% and savings account changes for this bank customers
Synopsis Bank of India has announced key changes, effective June and July 2025, including waiving minimum balance penalties on savings accounts. Interest rates have been reduced on home and education loans, alongside select retail loans. Savings...

Personal Loan Approvals Made Easy — Track Credit Score on OneScore
Pune, 07 July 2025: When you need quick financial support, having a good CIBIL score can make all the difference. It improves your chances of getting personal loans approved at better interest rates and flexible terms. The OneScore App makes it...

Sioux Falls City Council hears credit card fee proposal, votes on city election date
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls City Council voted on a date for the 2026 regular city election on Tuesday. Voting would take place on June 2 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the run-off election set for June...

More than half of people who acted on social media financial advice ‘lost money’
More than half of people who have acted on financial advice they came across on social media said they ended up losing money, according to a bank. Of the 31% of people who said they had acted on financial advice on social media platforms, 55% said...