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New top savings account with 4.75% rate – but here’s the catch
Hailed by experts as a 'no-brainer', the account is only available to certain customers Zopa Bank has shaken up the savings market with the launch of a new easy-access account paying an inflation-beating rate of 4.75 per cent – but it’s not...

Woman swipes credit card reader from East LA bakery, video shows
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 2:52PM An investigation is underway following a brazen theft at Rene's Bakery in East Los Angeles that was caught on video. EAST LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An investigation is underway following a brazen theft at a bakery in...

Synchrony Rides Walmart Alliance to No. 1 in Credit Card Apps
What a difference Walmart makes. That’s one of the takeaways from our focus for this week’s app provider rankings: Credit card apps. MySynchrony led our most recent sweep of data on app usage and found that its recent enhanced relationship with...

Remortgaging vs personal loan - which option is better for you?
Whether you are managing everyday finances or planning for a major milestone, it is important that you understand your borrowing options and the impact they may have. As a homeowner, you may reach a point where you need to access some extra cash....

How Credit Card Rewards for the Wealthy Raise Costs for Everyone
Americans are currently expressing pessimism about the state of the economy. Yet the wealthier still spend more aggressively – and credit card companies are responding by expanding benefits to attract them to their card programs. Some experts warn...

Qatar: Dukhan Bank launches new personal finance campaign
Doha: Dukhan Bank has launched a new personal finance campaign offering the best profit rate in Qatar, starting from 3.49% annually. This campaign is part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to provide distinguished financing solutions to its new...

Fraudulent Credit Card and Multiple Thefts in Stafford
In Stafford County, a resident on Baldwin Drive reported fraud after discovering that an unknown individual had opened a credit card in their name. Deputy R. A. Kehoe addressed the incident. Ulta Beauty at Stafford Market Place also experienced a...

Money Saving Monday: How to boost your credit score
12News is sharing the most impactful actions that can either boost or damage your credit score. PHOENIX — The national average FICO score, which is currently 716, fell 2 points this year. That’s the biggest slide since 2009. But financial experts...

Winklevoss-Led Gemini Exchange Unveils New Credit Card Featuring Solana Rewards
Gemini (GEMI), the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has officially launched the Solana (SOL) edition of its credit card on October 20, enabling customers to earn up to 4% back in SOL rewards on...

iTech Software Unlocks New Growth for Brokers with Integrated Savings Accounts
A new platform enhancement enables brokers to offer bank-like savings plans, converting idle client capital into a tool for growth and retention. A fundamental question circulates within the operations teams of Forex and CFD brokerages: what...
Business : MoneyHero Attracts 3,800 At Personal Finance Festival In Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited, a personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, has successfully concluded the Seedly x SingSaver Personal Finance Festival (PFF) 2025, which drew more than 3,800 participants at the...

10 common bank transactions that can put your savings account under Income Tax Dept’s radar
Your savings account meets your monthly needs: salary, bills, EMIs, or sometimes transferring or receiving money. All this seems normal, but now the Income Tax Department is keeping a close eye on even these everyday transactions. Yes, now the...

Zopa launches new 'best buy' easy-access savings account
By HELEN KIRRANE, REPORTER, THIS IS MONEY Updated: 02:45 EDT, 21 October 2025 Zopa Bank has launched an easy-access savings account paying a table-topping rate of 4.75 per cent. The account is available to new and existing Zopa customers who open...

More than 1 million pensioners could have to pay income tax on savings accounts
Some 1,160,000 pensioners are expected to incur an income tax liability on their savings income in 2025-26, according to the figures, obtained by investment platform AJ Bell. The total has jumped from 493,000 in 2022-23, to 953,000 in 2023-24, and...

New income tax warning to more than one million pensioners with money in a savings account
The latest HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures show that more than 1.1 million people over State Pension age are facing a tax bill for interest earned on their savings accounts. Data obtained by investment platform AJ Bell shows that 1,160,000...

Solana News: Gemini Launches SOL Edition Credit Card Following XRP Card Success
Crypto exchange Gemini has announced the launch of its Solana Edition Credit Card. The card lets users earn and stake SOL rewards automatically. This comes after the success of its XRP-branded card. Gemini Unveils Solana-Themed Credit Card In a...

What are Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)?
If you’ve come across the term HSA during an annual healthcare enrollment period, you may have been confused about how you might best use this type of account, or if it’s worth opting into at all. More and more people are utilizing their Health...

Gemini Builds Momentum After XRP Success With New Solana Credit Card

BoohooMAN's Halloween collection lands, money-saving deals and early Black Friday offers - Live
Big saving: The alarm clock that helps beat the dark mornings "The sunrise light is a warm, soft light and makes waking up on dark winter mornings a more pleasurable experience.," wrote one reviewer about the Lumie Sunrise Alarm Clock. Shoppers...