Former OCBC staff in Singapore allegedly took over S$760,000, paid own credit card bills with stolen funds

SINGAPORE, July 8 — A bank officer who allegedly misappropriated over S$760,000 (RM2.5 million) through unauthorised fund transfers and credit card payments was charged in Singapore today with multiple offences, including cheating, money...

Farmers more likely to seek financial advice amid concern around pensions

The UK’s leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual, questioned 331 farming and non-farming customers about their confidence in saving and investment as part of its twice-yearly investor sentiment study. Some 62 per cent of all customers interviewed in the...

Nymbus Signs Agreement With Bud Financial To Launch AI-Powered Personal Financial Management Services for Banks and Credit Unions

Nymbus, a full-stack banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, announced a new agreement with Bud Financial (“Bud”), a leading provider of transaction data enrichment and AI-driven insights for the financial services industry. Nymbus will...

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...

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....

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...

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

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...

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...

'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' Author Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Global Crash: Gold, Silver Or Bitcoin - What To Buy?

Kiyosaki also reiterated his controversial stance against traditional saving, calling fiat currency 'fake money'. Robert Kiyosaki, best known for his bestselling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a fresh warning on what he calls...

Podcast #1,077: The 6 Levels of Wealth and How to Reach Them

You’ve heard the advice that to build wealth, you need to earn more, spend less, and invest consistently. But what if there was a clearer way to understand exactly where you stand financially — and what steps you should take to reach the next...

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...

A Quick Look at Benefits and Executive Compensation Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). For employers, the most notable benefits-related provisions include expanded flexibility for health savings accounts (HSAs) and new restrictions on...

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

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,...

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...

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...

Worth Man Accused Of Using Palos Hills Resident's Credit Card Info To Buy Gas

Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 11:21 am CT|Updated Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 11:22 am CT PALOS HILLS, IL — A Worth man is accused of taking a Palos Hills resident’s credit card info and purchasing gas. Ernest L. Minyard, 49, is charged with identity...

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...