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VOTERS GUIDE | Manhattan City Commission candidates say why they're right for the job, share views on taxes, indoor aquatics facility
Voters will decide Nov. 4 who will fill three positions on the Manhattan City Commission.The two candidates with the most votes will receive four-year terms, while the third-place finisher receives a two-year term. The nine candidates are...
Learn the steps to set up a health savings account for self-employed individuals.
October 18th 2025. Self-employed individuals, such as small-business owners and independent contractors, are always on the lookout for ways to reduce their tax bill and manage healthcare costs more effectively. One option that often goes unnoticed...
The Shameful Bet: Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Silence on NBA Stars’ Arrests and the Financial Trap of Greed
The Shameful Bet: Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Silence on NBA Stars’ Arrests and the Financial Trap of Greed NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal held nothing back late Thursday night. He expressed profound "shame" following the high-profile arrests of a...
Fans can bag one of Taylor Swift's signature scents for under £45 with money-saving deal
One of Taylor Swift's favourite perfumes is currently on sale, but there's another money-saving offer that can let fans bag one of her signature scents for under £45 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales...
Prepare for outages that impact our online lives
NEW YORK — A major Amazon Web Services outage disrupted scores of online platforms on Monday — leaving people around the world unable to access some banks, chatting apps, online food ordering and more. History shows these kinds of system outages...
Ever Wondered About The Tiny Hologram On Your Credit Card? Here’s Why It Exists
Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 09:00 IST Merchants used those old manual imprint machines to take physical copies of your card number. It turns out that this little feature has an interesting history. (Representative Image)Ever noticed the tiny...
I have $25K in credit card debt, but $0 saved — should I prioritize digging out of debt or building a safety net?
Credit card debt in America is at an all-time high, hitting $2.21 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve. By July, the average American owed $6,492 on credit cards. (1) And that’s just the average. Many struggle...
Nigerian Lawyer Sues US-based Fintech for Unauthorised Data Disclosure
Wale Igbintade A Lagos-based lawyer, Miss Odunola Kehinde, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against US-based financial technology company, Vesti Technology Solutions Inc., over the alleged unauthorised disclosure of her financial...
Why UPI and Pix Hold the Blueprint for US Real-Time Payments Success
Real-time payments have been a windfall for businesses and national economies worldwide, including India and Brazil. In these regions, digital innovations have increased financial inclusion while ramping up the pace of commerce, soon, the U.S. may...
Martin Lewis' MSE names best bank account and says 'bonus'
The new Zopa account allows Brits to boost their savings. Money experts are highlighting a bank account as the best on the market. Savers wanting to make their money grow faster are being pointed towards the account from online bank Zopa. The...
Cutting cash ISA allowance could backfire - and make mortgages more expensive, MPs warn
Cutting the annual allowance for cash ISAs could backfire in multiple ways, an influential group of MPs has warned the government. For months, speculation has been growing that the chancellor may slash the yearly limit for tax-free savings -...
Disgruntled homeowner prepares for showdown with overbearing HOA on quest to install money-saving home upgrade: 'They're power tripping'
Commenters pointed out that there is a law in the works to protect homeowners. by Laurelle StelleOctober 19, 2025 One Kansas homeowner was eager to get solar panels despite the resistance of their homeowners association, and they turned to Reddit...
Money-saving deal slashes 'crease-proof' M&S trousers that are 'a joy to wear' down to £10
If you're looking for the perfect pair of comfortable and versatile trousers to add to your wardrobe, M&S has you covered with 'soft to the touch' joggers that are now up for grabs for a tenner This article contains affiliate links, we will...
Vehicle purchased with own money, says former Water Department No.2
Vehicle purchased with own money, says former Water Department No.2 Published on: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Published on: Sat, Oct 25, 2025 By: Jo Ann Mool Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Lim, the third accused, faced four counts of having a Toyota...
Vehicle bought with Singapore share profits, not bribes, ex-Sabah Water Department deputy tells court
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 25 — Former Sabah Water Department Deputy Director Lim Lam Beng told the Special Corruption Court yesterday that the cash and money used to purchase his vehicle, as stated in the charges against him, were his own and not...
Air Traffic Controllers Brace for Missed Paycheck
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is warning that the ongoing federal government shutdown will lead to the first missed full paycheck for approximately 10,800 certified air traffic controllers and thousands of other aviation...
14,000 Open Banking Rule Comments Highlight Deep Divides Over Privacy and Access
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received 13,979 public comments on its plan to revise rules governing data sharing under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The flood of feedback, a flurry of which came in towards, and on, the Oct. 21...
£300 bonus payments arriving in bank accounts in weeks
(Image: PA) Millions of pensioners will start receiving payments of up to £300 as part of this year's Winter Fuel Payments scheme. The scheme is designed to support pensioners with annual incomes below £35,000, with an estimated nine million...