How Long Do Debit & Credit Card Gas Station Holds Last? (And How To Avoid Them)

Paying for gas at the pump with a credit or debit card is a convenience that saves us time while performing one of life's little chores. While spotting a gas pump card skimmer before it steals your data may be your biggest concern during your...

I Found Over $2,000 in My Account from a Business I’ve Never Visited – What Should I Do?

Personal Finance Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com While unexpected money like a lottery win can be a great thing, sometimes getting money you didn’t expect can lead to a real headache. The hope is that this doesn’t happen to you, but numerous...

The costly mistake you risk making with your savings - and the simple step to fix it now: SYLVIA MORRIS

By SYLVIA MORRIS Updated: 08:01 EDT, 8 July 2025 Savers risk an expensive mistake by hoping fixed rates will climb higher. Banks have upped rates on one-year fixed-rate bonds and Isas as they scramble to sit at the top of the best buy tables....

Southern Indiana police looking for man who allegedly used stolen credit card

I'm a personal finance journalist - here's what's in my Amazon Prime Day basket

It launched this morning with Sam Ryder sitting on a big Amazon box by the Thames. Since 2015, Amazon Prime Day has remained the top event in the annual shopping calendar, giving members exclusive access to deals across their website. I've put...

Review: THE MALLARD at Premiere Stages-A Socially Relevant Comedy

“Some things are more important than money, especially now.” By Freya in The Mallard Premiere Stages, the professional theatre on the campus of Kean University in Union, opens their 20th Anniversary Season with the premiere of The Mallard, winner...

Digital personal loan vs traditional loan: Which one should you choose?

In today’s world, the advancement in technology and digitisation has disrupted most of the industries. Products and services can be conveniently ordered from anywhere at the click of a button, and the delivery is at our doorstep. Banking products...

Woman Charged with Credit Card Fraud in Leake County

Bridgette Scott was arrested on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and charged with two counts of credit card fraud. Bridgette ScottAuthorities say Scott allegedly used a debit card to make purchases totaling over $600 while the card’s owner was hospitalized...

Personal Loan vs Line of Credit: Which Borrowing Option Is Right For You?

Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 18:38 IST A personal loan suits fixed, one-time needs like weddings or education, while a line of credit is ideal for ongoing or uncertain expenses like long-term treatment or business costs While both personal loans...

Ticker: Americans putting money in investment income; FDA names former pharmaceutical company executive to oversee US drug program

New research finds that more Americans are shifting their money from checking and savings accounts into financial vehicles that pay an investment income. The trend helps to explain the resilience of the U.S. economy after a bout of high inflation...

Debit card transactions up 50 percent to $4.2 billion

The Central Bank of The Bahamas, in its 2025 Financial Stability Report, said that in 2024, debit card transactions increased by 50.1 percent to $4.2 billion, and credit card usage increased by 28.5 percent to $1.8 billion. “Concerning ATM...

HMRC warning as those with £3,500 or more in savings accounts being sent tax bill letters

HMRC may send you a tax bill letter if you have more than £3,500 in your savings account Those with £3,500 or more in savings are being warned they may face a surprise tax bill letter from HM Revenue and Customs in the coming weeks. HMRC is able...

Consumers hate fees. So, why do many personal loans still charge for origination?

Former Bay Area financial advisor accused of running $9.5M Ponzi scheme

A former Bay Area financial advisor was charged in connection with a $9.5 million Ponzi scheme, the United States Department of Justice said on Monday. The DOJ identified the suspect as 77-year-old Edwin Emmett Lickiss, Jr., and said he operated...

Would you take financial advice from Rishi Sunak?

Desperate times, desperate measures. Climbing from 245th to 238th on the rich list may not qualify as desperate to all readers, but it does to Rishi Sunak. His net worth having slimmed by £11 million last year to a worrying £640 million, Sunak has...

Newborns to Receive $1,000 Investment: Eligibility for Trump Child Savings Accounts

Newborns to Receive $1,000 Investment:“Trump Accounts” are new tax‑deferred savings accounts seeded at birth for children in the U.S. Essentially, each eligible newborn receives a one-time $1,000 government contribution into an IRA-like account,...

How does dynamic flight pricing work? Travel expert unveils magic booking window for the cheapest deals

Many people will have experienced the disappointment of going to book flights, only to see prices have shot up from when they last checked. Dynamic pricing is a common practice, especially in travel. An expert explained what this is and how to...

Halifax warning for anyone with this savings account over rates change

Halifax has alerted customers about a key letter going out to savers about a change to their accounts. A confused customer reached out to the bank after receiving a notification in the banking app about a letter they had been sent. The letter made...

Revealed: 75% of Britons wrongly believe they still own their savings after depositing it in the bank

British savers are increasingly losing trust in banks, with new research revealing that many are unaware of a crucial legal detail. The study, commissioned by gold-based savings platform TallyMoney, found that around 75 per cent of people believe...

Martin Lewis says 4.55% savings account is 'best of both worlds' but 'could go any time'

Personal finance guru Martin Lewis has flagged up a savings account offeringt the best rate of interest - but said it’s the best of both worlds. Speaking on his BBC podcast the Money Saving Expert founder warned that it ‘won’t be around very...