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Personal loan checklist: Pre and post-disbursal financial strategies
A personal loan can be an incredible financial tool whether you're addressing unplanned bills, planning a wedding, addressing a medical emergency, or consolidating debts. However, you need to properly organise your finances preceding, and...

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...

Nick Mosby takes a job with his ex-wife’s employer, a California nonprofit seeking to build in Baltimore
Former Baltimore City Council President Nick J. Mosby is reinventing himself as a provider of both addiction support services and upscale real estate development, working as an executive for the same nonprofit that hired Marilyn Mosby, his ex-wife...

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...

Buhari’s Urgent Dispatch from the Great Beyond
Fellow Compatriots, I would like to drop this message while my name is still fresh on your lips. Before you lay my body to rest and move on with your lives, allow me to share some reflections—my first thoughts on life and death. I know that in a...

5 Best B2B E-commerce Platforms for Tech Buyers in 2025
The right B2B e-commerce platform for your business depends on your business needs. Go with a platform that supports bulk ordering, contract pricing, team-based purchasing, and backend integration with ERP and CRM systems — B2B capabilities that...
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From cancellations to itinerary changes – your rights if a cruise goes wrong
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Weekly cost for parents to keep kids entertained during summer holidays revealed
Parents are predicted to shell out an extra £100 per week during the summer holidays to keep their children fed and entertained. This means they could be spending an extra £611 over the six-week break, on top of their usual expenses. Most parents...

Calendar July 14
Editor's Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at [email protected] or use our newsroom email [email protected] to make...

How Bank of America keeps tabs on what customers want
With bank customer expectations constantly evolving – and artificial intelligence only hastening the pace of change – having mechanisms to adapt is crucial, said Ashley Ross, Bank of America’s head of consumer client experience and governance. “I...

The bad girls (and boys) of Sydney's elite private schools: LUCY MANLY chases down the rich kids who prove money doesn't buy sense - and reveals what no-nonsense magistrates REALLY think of them
The reputations of some of Sydney's most prestigious private schools are being tarnished by pampered alumni finding themselves on the wrong side of the law. The same golden boys and girls who once celebrated top marks and elite university offers...

Get iPhone 16 under ₹20,000? Here's how the deal works
In a major boost for smartphone shoppers, Flipkart has launched exciting deals on the latest iPhone 16 series as part of its ongoing GOAT Sale 2025. The much-anticipated iPhone 16 (128GB variant) is now available at a special price of ₹69,999,...

City of Colona City Council met July 14
City of Colona City Council met July 14. Here is the agenda provided by the council: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 5. MAYOR’S REPORT 6. CLERK’S REPORT 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS 8. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approve...

YPD sees a rise in local car break-ins
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Several vehicles were broken into across Yuma, and the two suspects police say are responsible are still behind bars as of Monday. The break-ins happened in local neighborhoods such as La Mesa, Saguaro, Sheffield, and...

Warning Signs of Roofing Scams After New York Storms
When big storms blow through New York, they often leave a trail of damage behind and unfortunately, that includes more than downed trees and leaky roofs. Scammers are quick to swoop in when homeowners are vulnerable, offering fast fixes that turn...

Read the mind-boggling list of taxes Jim Chalmers could HIKE in the wake of explosive leak as the country's disturbing financial reality finally becomes clear: PETER VAN ONSELEN
For two years Jim Chalmers sold Australia the line that the budget was on a sustainable trajectory. Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, Labor's first-term treasurer clung to a narrative that painted himself as a steady hand delivering...

Fun for All -- RemarkABILITY Fest at Music in the Park
By Nadine Tremblay July 15th, 2025 A first of its kind event in Trail, RemarkABILITY Fest at Music in the Park celebrates inclusion and diverse community Join the Trail & District Arts Council, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots, on July 24...

Topping Off Your Gas Tank Could Cost You — Here’s Why
You’ve probably done it: the pump clicks, and you squeeze in just a little more gas. You don't want $37.64, you want $38.00. Or maybe you have a truck and you'd prefer to make it an even $50.00 when the pump clicks at $48.90. Whether you're paying...

Debt-To-Income Ratio: What Proportion Is Comfortable For Your Finances
New Delhi: CA Abhishek Walia highlights the importance of tracking your Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio to avoid financial stress and debt traps. He advises that whenever someone takes a new loan, they should find out their DTI, not just to ensure they...

NPCI ups RuPay credit card play against rivals
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has started offering financial incentives to banks to push RuPay credit cards to their customers in a bid to promote homegrown payment methods, said people directly aware of the matter. The incentive...