‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panel provides insight on the increased pressure on consumers. Many Americans continue to get notified that their home insurance premiums are going to be more expensive. These increases are due to many factors, including rising building material costs, continuing supply chain issues and ongoing labor shortages, according to …
Read More »Pensions fall £18,000 short for ‘comfortable retirement’ – ‘best method’ to boost pot | Personal Finance | Finance
With the cost-of-living crisis tightening pensioner finances, Britons are warned they could be missing out on thousands of pounds in their pensions by not taking the time to plan. By planning, people may be able to claim extra cash through different investments or lost pension pots which could be the …
Read More »Florida grid-free community harnesses solar to keep power on through hurricanes
Low Key Hideaway owner Scott Larsen joins ‘Cavuto: Coast to Coast’ to break down his restaurant’s ongoing efforts to clean up the devastating effects of Hurricane Idalia. Pearl Homes CEO Marshall Gobuty has been on a mission to create solar-powered communities that are essentially outage-proof during hurricanes. After years of …
Read More »‘Very important’ tax warning as ISA allowance could increase to £30,000 a year | Personal Finance | Finance
The Government could hike the ISA allowance to £30,000 a year as ministers are said to be looking at expanding the savings rules. A person can currently invest £20,000 in ISAs each financial year without paying tax on any interest or income they derive from the savings account. There are …
Read More »Woman sues Disney for $50K over ‘injurious wedgie’ on waterslide at Typhoon Lagoon in birthday trip gone wrong
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has released a bear that was captured this week at Walt Disney World. (Credit: MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife) A woman is seeking a hefty sum of money from the House of Mouse in a recent lawsuit following an unpleasant trip down a waterslide …
Read More »PIP process explained: DWP outlines how claimants with epilepsy are assessed | Personal Finance | Finance
The Government has set out the process for how a PIP (Personal Independence Payment) claim is processed when the person has epilepsy. Alliance MP Steven Farry asked the Government what “guidance” the DWP provides for PIP assessors when they are looking at a claim where the applicant has epilepsy. Disabilities …
Read More »Ford warns extended UAW strike could result in up to 500,000 employee layoffs
Former Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli discusses the ongoing negotiation talks between the UAW and the Big Three automakers on The Claman Countdown. After the United Auto Workers expanded its strike against Ford Motor Co. on Friday, the automaker warned that hundreds of thousands of employees’ jobs could be at stake …
Read More »Cost of living payments: Millions to get £300 next month – check eligibility | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of households across the UK will receive a £300 cost of living payment next month to help with rising costs, and the eligibility rules have now been announced. This will be the second of three payments totalling up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as …
Read More »Used cars now less affordable for buyers
Automotive expert Mike Caudill provides insight on electric vehicles and used cars on “The Bottom Line.” Affordability issues with used cars have been weighing on consumers already beaten down by inflation and high borrowing costs. CarMax highlighted the issue on Thursday, saying it “continued to impact our second-quarter unit sales …
Read More »E.ON Next offers thousands of customers 50% off energy – see if you’re eligible | Personal Finance | Finance
E.ON Next has launched its ‘Winter Support’ scheme offering existing customers on low incomes up to 50 percent off the rate of the new Ofgem energy price cap until next spring. From October 1 – when the price cap drops – the Winter Affordability Support Scheme will run until March …
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