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Police Killing At Waikīkī Hotel Was Justified, Honolulu Prosecutor Says
Benjamin Moralez, 48, fired multiple rounds from his hotel room and refused to drop his weapon as he approached officers in a hallway, prosecutors said. No charges will be filed against Honolulu police officers who shot and killed an armed man...

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...

How to convert Capital One cash back into miles
The allure of travel rewards cards makes it easy to forget that there are tons of good reasons to also hold a cash-back card in your wallet. Cash-back cards generally have a simple earning and redeeming structure, and you can't beat the...

New York is home to America's 2 wealthiest suburbs, ranking finds
There's a new report identifying the wealthiest suburbs in America, and a pair of communities just outside New York City are first and second on the list. GoBankingRates.com, a personal finance website, recently put out its ranking of the "50...

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...

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,...

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

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...
OpenSky Secured Visa review: No credit check required for this secured card
As a secured credit card, the OpenSky® Secured Visa® Card could be a useful tool for applicants who want to build credit and improve their score. While it only earns limited rewards, customers can qualify for credit limit increases every six...

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...

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...

Mastercard launches luxury biometric metal credit card in Bangladesh
Mastercard and Eastern Bank have teamed up to introduce Bangladesh’s first biometric metal credit card. The biometric credit card is part of the high-end World Elite Mastercard portfolio and embeds a fingerprint sensor into its metal body,...

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...

‘Pension, not a savings account’: Cook Islands super fund defends pension model amidst member frustration
Damien Beddoes, chief executive officer of Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund. 24071908 The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is designed as a pension scheme, not a savings account, says its chief executive officer,...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 11:07 a.m. EDT
More Americans shift money from checking and savings to accounts with investment income, study says WASHINGTON (AP) — New research finds that more Americans are shifting their money from checking and savings accounts into financial vehicles that...

Identity-Stealing Device Found On Camden Co. Store's Credit Card Machine
STRATFORD, NJ — A device used to steal shoppers' identities was found Sunday at a Family Dollar store in Camden County. The credit card-skimming device was attached to the register's card machine at the store in Stratford, police said. Anyone who...

Steam Banning Some Adult Games Is A Big Deal Even If You Don’t Play Them
Beginning in mid-July, Steam has been delisting waves of adult games, removing them from sale on its storefront entirely. The mass removal follows a new rule on Steam banning games that run afoul of the standards of credit card companies and other...

Credit card debt can be overwhelming, but there are options to help you dig out
If you’re struggling with credit card debt, you’re not alone. Earlier this year, the American credit card balance set a record of more than $1.2 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The average credit card debt for a...
Pompano Beach Woman Busted In Florida Keys For Stolen Credit Card Spending Spree
Pompano Beach Woman Accused of Charging Over $1,000 on Stolen Card in Big Pine Key MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 36-year-old Pompano Beach woman is behind bars after allegedly racking up over $1,000 in charges on a stolen credit card in Big Pine Key....

Why Smart Users Use OneScore to Get Personal Loans Quickly
A personal loan serves as a reliable financial solution for urgent needs. Before approval, lenders evaluate your credit score to determine your eligibility and offer terms accordingly. A strong CIBIL score usually increases your chances of...