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Over-50s savings account launched - should you go there?
Sky News
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July 30, 2025
For this week's Savings Guide, Anna Bowes, personal finance expert from The Private Office, takes a look at a product specifically for over-50s... Insurance firm Saga recently announced that it is preparing to launch a range of over-50s savings...
What is a credit card loan, and how does it work?
Mint
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July 30, 2025
A credit card loan permits a cardholder to borrow a portion of their existing credit limit as a personal loan. The approval for the same is given without fresh documentation or a lengthy approval process. It is essentially a pre-approved facility...
How a personal loan EMI calculator helps you avoid missed payments
Mint
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July 30, 2025
Taking a personal loan can provide borrowers with financial flexibility. This comes in handy for big purchases or emergencies. Still, managing repayment is extremely important to avoid late fees, penalties, or damage to your credit score. This is...
New savings accounts just for over-50s launched – what you need to know
The i paper
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July 30, 2025
Saga is launching a range of savings accounts specifically for older people later this year Saga is launching a new range of savings accounts specifically for over‑50s, starting with an instant‑access deal later this year. The later life insurance...
You can get up to 5.00% APY on the best high-yield savings account today, July 30, 2025
Fortune
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Now’s a great time to open up a new savings account to reach your financial goals. Many of the best savings account rates available today are above 4%, and a few outliers are still reaching as much as 5%. Rising inflation and economic uncertainty...
DWP to stop five benefits if you have over this amount in your savings account
Daily Star
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July 30, 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to halt five benefits once claimants' savings accounts reach a certain threshold. The DWP enforces a stringent savings limit for Universal Credit along with four other benefits. The savings cap...
When should one transfer a personal loan to a lender offering lower interest rate?
Mint
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July 30, 2025
I have a personal loan running for the past 8 months. I’m seeing ads about balance transfers with lower interest rates. Should I transfer my loan now to save money? How do I know if it’s the right time or just a marketing gimmick? — Rohit Desai,...
Lloyds Bank issues warning to thousands of credit card holders over 'fee' rule
Birmingham Live
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July 30, 2025
Lloyds Bank has reminded customers over a cashback credit card rule as the summer holidays continue. A customer contacted the bank over X, formerly Twitter, saying they had a "cash back credit card". The customer explained they were trying to find...
JPMorgan nears deal to take over Apple’s credit card portfolio – report
Electronic Payments International
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July 30, 2025
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly in advanced discussions to take over Apple’s credit-card program, potentially replacing Goldman Sachs as the tech giant’s card partner, reported Wall Street Journal. The negotiations, which have been ongoing since...
Apple may have finally solved its credit card partner problem
The Times of India
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JPMorgan Chase is in advanced negotiations to become Apple's new credit card partner, potentially ending Goldman Sachs' troubled five-year relationship with the tech giant. The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple has identified JPMorgan as its...
Feeling the pinch? Here’s how to tackle credit card debt
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 30, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — If you’re feeling overwhelmed by credit card debt, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are in the same boat, swiping cards to cover basic needs and struggling to keep up with growing balances. But financial experts say...
Should you take a personal loan for your wedding? Pros, cons, and smart alternatives
Mint
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July 30, 2025
In India, weddings are more cultural monuments than events. With rising expectations, fancy venues, elaborate outfits, and long guest lists, it is easy to see how costs might quickly escalate to a few lakhs. Given this financial stress, the idea...
Kolkata man loses ₹8.8 lakh in 20 minutes in a credit card scam; don’t let it happen to you
Mint
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July 30, 2025
Pankaj Kumar from Sarsuna, Kolkata, thought he was safe. Two credit cards. No shady transactions. But in a span of just 20 minutes, he lost ₹8.8 lakh, all through unauthorised online purchases. By the time he noticed the barrage of OTPs and...
Even top earners are falling behind on credit card debt
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) — Upper-income Americans are increasingly falling behind on credit card and auto loan payments, signaling an underlying vulnerability in the US economy as the labor market slows. Most Read from Bloomberg Delinquencies on such debts...
When to use your credit card over your debit card
Yahoo Finance
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When did you last reach for cash to pay for a purchase at a store? It's probably been quite some time if you're like most people. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, cash made up just 18% of payments made in 2022, while credit...
Personal loans: How to use EMI calculator for managing your loan?
Mint
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July 30, 2025
At the time of taking out a personal loan, it is important for borrowers to streamline their finances by using a personal loan EMI calculator. Those who are not aware, a personal loan EMI calculator uses three variables before revealing the figure...
How your credit card can act as a financial safety net
The National News
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As the cost of living edges higher and UAE residents look for smarter ways to manage day-to-day spending, credit cards are emerging as more than just a convenient means of payment – they’re becoming a gateway to savings, flexibility and better...
JPMorgan Chase nears a deal to take over Apple’s credit-card program
Mint
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July 30, 2025
Discussions between the country’s biggest bank and Apple accelerated in recent months, with Apple telling JPMorgan it is the tech giant’s preferred choice to replace Goldman Sachs as its card partner. JPMorgan and Apple have been negotiating since...
JPMorgan nears deal to take over Apple's credit card programme: Report
The Hindu
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July 30, 2025
JPMorgan and Goldman declined to comment on the WSJ report, while Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS JPMorgan Chase is in advanced talks to take over Apple's credit card programme from...
Why is Shenzhen adjusting China’s first pilot personal bankruptcy scheme?
South China Morning Post
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July 30, 2025
The southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen plans to introduce a stricter supervisory mechanism for debtors who apply for personal bankruptcy, aiming to address public concerns over “debt evasion”. Starting in October, a debtor’s bankruptcy...