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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

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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...

Personal finance for youngsters: A new book explains the effect of inflation on investments
What is inflation? Inflation refers to a phenomenon of rising prices or falling purchasing powers. Price, as you may well be aware, is a function of demand and supply. When the demand for a product or commodity goes up, its price goes up. When the...
One Third Of Americans Have More Credit Card Debt Than Savings
One in three Americans now have more credit card debt than emergency savings, according to the latest survey by financial services company Bankrate. As Statista's Anna Flecks shows in the chart below, this is up ten percentage points from 2011,...

Zopa launches new best buy easy-access savings account paying 4.75%
By HELEN KIRRANE, REPORTER, THIS IS MONEY Updated: 03:49 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...
7 Reasons Experts Disagree With Dave Ramsey About Credit Card Points
As Americans struggle with massive amounts of credit card debt, there are debates about using credit card reward programs. Some personal finance experts aren’t fans of seemingly exploitative credit card companies, while others believe responsible...

This American Airlines Credit Card is Great for Occasional Fliers Who Want Premium Perks
The Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard earns 6 miles per dollar on eligible AAdvantage Hotels bookings; 3 miles per dollar on eligible American Airlines purchases; 2 miles per dollar on restaurants, rideshares, and public transit; and 1 mile per...

Belleville police warn of credit card skimmer

Gemini integrates Solana staking directly into credit card
Gemini is embedding core blockchain mechanics into consumer finance. The exchange said its new Solana credit card automatically stakes rewards, transforming everyday spending into direct participation in network security without any user...

Solana Becomes The Latest Addition To Gemini’s Crypto Credit Card Lineup
Gemini’s new Solana Card offers instant Solana rewards as well as optional auto-staking for returns of upto 6.77%. The launch comes after Gemini launched the ‘XRP Edition’ of its crypto credit card earlier this year, following its Bitcoin-branded...

You can earn up to 5.00% APY in a high-yield savings account today, Oct. 20, 2025
The best high-yield savings accounts offer annual percentage yields (APYs) that are well above average. Many of the top rates available today are above 4.00%, and one or two are still around 5.00%. Inflation rates have been edging higher and the...

Can you use a personal loan for a house down payment?
A down payment is probably one of the very first things you think of when the topic turns to buying a home—and it can often be one of the biggest barriers on the road to homeownership. It’s natural to wonder whether you can use a personal loan to...

Watching Your Wallet: Student loans vs. credit card debt
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Research on how to pay for higher education should be just as thorough as the research that goes into deciding on which college a student goes to. "I think that's why nationally, we see more students assuming credit card...

Warning for more than 1.1 million people over state pension age being hit with income tax on savings accounts
A MAJOR warning has been issued to more than 1.1 million people over state pension age who may be hit with income tax on their savings accounts. Savers are facing a tax bill for interest earned on their pots of cash, according to new HM Revenue...

Gemini launches Solana credit card with automatic staking rewards
Gemini has launched a Solana edition of its Gemini Credit Card, allowing users to earn and automatically stake Solana (SOL) rewards for additional yield. Announced on Monday, the release marks Gemini’s first card tied to a specific blockchain...

Woman says she woke up, saw savings account closed, money gone