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California's $1.2B Lottery Winner Opts for $571M Payout—Here's Why That was a Brilliant Money Move
While a one-time cash payout can significantly reduce the lottery jackpot amount, it gives you more control over how to invest and grow the money.
Nasdaq Composite Jumps 400 Points After US Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Forecast Two Rate Cuts in 2025
The US stock market bounced back after declining for weeks after the US Fed forecast two rates cuts this year despite concerns of high inflation, unemployment, and a slump in consumer spending.
Warren Buffett Warns That Trump's Tariffs Is an 'Act of War' as Markets Face a Major Correction
While Buffett reassured investors of his preference for equities over cash earlier this year, he expressed concerns last week about the impact of Trump's tariffs on corporate earnings and the broader economy.
Clocking Off at 4:39? Why Workers Are Ditching the Nine-to-Five—And Bosses Aren't Complaining
A recent study has found that workers are working from 8 a.m to 4:39 p.m., a tiny shift that has resulted in mass profits and benefits for American companies.
5 Reasons Why Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Thinks Bitcoin Prices Could Jump 1,660% to £1.1M by 2030
ARK Invest believes institutional investments in Bitcoin, a US strategic reserve, and attributes like portability, store of value, and security could lift prices massively in the coming years.
Starbucks Ordered to Pay $50M After Hot Coffee Burns—Could a Similar Payout Happen in the UK?
A California jury awarded $50 million to a Starbucks customer burned by hot coffee, but UK laws would make a similar payout nearly impossible—here's why.
Robert Herjavec Reveals the Mistake People Make That Blocks Their Success—And It's Not About Money
Robert Herjavec believes that one must be passionate about business ideas and have the ability to pivot to become a successful entrepreneur.
Robert Herjavec Reveals Top Businesses to Earn Your First $1M And Says You May Not Know The Last One
'Shark Tank' star Robert Herjavec shares low-capital business ideas and practical strategies to help aspiring entrepreneurs earn their first $1 million.
Real Life Schitt's Creek? Why Mark Cuban Bought A Random Texas Town For $20M And His Plans For It
Mark Cuban purchased the entire town of Mustang, Texas, for £15.44 million, revealing plans to transform it into a dinosaur-themed attraction.
Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates Bumps Stake in These Five Companies by at Least 300% in Q4
Bridgewater Associates made several changes to its portfolio in Q4 2024, prioritising cybersecurity, ecommerce, financial, and network infrastructure companies.
Bezos Offloads £47M in Amazon Shares to Charities—A Generous Gesture or Smart Tax Strategy?
Over the past years, Jeff Bezos has consistently donated millions of Amazon shares to non-profit organisations as part of his philanthropic efforts.
Nancy Pelosi's Net Worth Has Dropped By £11.23M After Trump Took Office
Nancy Pelosi's investments in top tech giants have markedly declined after Trump's tariff plans introduced volatility in stock markets.
Trump Establishes Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile a Day Before White House Crypto Summit
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 6th March to create a strategic national reserve for Bitcoin and other digital assets, fulfilling his campaign promise.
Elon Musk Backs Plan To Privatise USPS And Amtrak As Trump's Cost-Cutting Crusade Escalates
DOGE chief Elon Musk recently signalled at a conference that the USPS and the passenger rail service Amtrak should be privatised to resolve their long-standing financial challenges.
Man With 7 Jobs While Partner Splurges Stuns Money Expert: 'We're Living The High Life—But We're BROKE!'
Juan charges too little for too many jobs, and his financial struggles in childhood limit his earnings despite having a strong skill set.
US Social Security Releases 1.1M Retroactive Payments: Here's the Average Amount
The Social Security Administration announced clearing over £5.85 billion in retroactive payments to 1.12 million public pension recipients under the Social Security Fairness Act.
Former US Social Security Chief Warns of Benefits Disruption and a System Collapse Within the Next 30 to 90 Days
Former Social Security commissioner Martin O'Malley cautioned that the Department of Government Efficiency-led (DOGE) reductions in funding and staffing for the SSA could lead to a system collapse within the next 30 to 90 days.
US Public Pension Recipients To Receive One-Time Social Security Payments Immediately Under New Law
The new payment hikes are being implemented under a new law that eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset rules, which had limited Social Security payments for people receiving pensions for work not covered by Social Security.
The Death Of Skype: How A Video Calling Giant Lost Its Edge And Fell Into Irrelevance
Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, urging users to switch to Teams as the once-dominant video calling platform loses out to modern rivals like Zoom.
XRP up 17%, BTC and ETH Jump by Almost 10% After Trump Announce Plans To Include Them in the US Crypto Reserve
Trump posted on Truth Social yesterday that he plans to include cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano (ADA) in the national strategy crypto reserve.
These High-Growth Stocks Returned £16T To Investors In The Past Decade And 3 Are Still Cheap Buys
Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Tesla are some of the top companies that have created tremendous value for shareholders between 2015 and 2024.
Here's Why the Average IRS Refund for Tax Returns Filed in 2025 Is 32% Lower Than Last Year
The average US tax refund for the 2024 tax year dropped to £1,725 as of 14th February 2025 from £2,551 on the same day last year.
Social Security Disability Dispute Times Could Worsen After Office Closures as Pending Cases Cross 270K
The already lengthy times for appealing rejections for the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits could worsen due to systemic challenges and DOGE's decision to downsize the federal agency.
Why Is Bitcoin Dropping? Prices Tank Over 11% in Days to £68K Amid Trade War Concerns
Bitcoin prices continued its downward trend as Trump reaffirmed plans to impose import tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The Bybit exchange hack last week also added to the market volatility.
Mortgage-Free and Full of Regret: Why One US Woman Wishes She Hadn't Paid Off Her Home Early
Paying off a mortgage earlier than planned might not always translate to financial freedom if you don't consider rising fixed costs and unforeseen expenses.
Social Security Confirms $1,580 Monthly Average SSDI Payments: Here's How To Speed Up the Claims Process
Over 8 million Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance to support their households due to their inability to work.
NYC McDonald's Bans Customers Under Age 20 Amid In-store Violence: 'No Parent and ID, No Entry'
A New York McDonald's is banning the entrance of customers under 20 without adult supervision. The move follows a series of violent crimes at the Flatbush location as well as other local McDonald's.
Social Security 2026 Cola Increase Estimated at 2.3%, the Lowest in Years
The Senior Citizens League increased its COLA 2026 estimates to 2.3%, citing a modest reacceleration in the inflation rates after the January inflation report showed that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers jumped 3% on a trailing 12-month basis.
Nancy Pelosi's Tempus AI Stock Investment Jumps Over 300% in 40 Days
Pelosi's Tempus AI call options contracts tripled in value in 40 days as the healthcare firm continued its upward rally on AI-product launches and active collaborations to battle diseases like cancer.
Viewers Outraged as Dragons' Den Judge Emma Grede Faces Backlash for 'Belittling' Comments
Guest 'Dragon Den' judge Emma Grede has received backlash following 'belittling' comments made towards a young woman pitching a device meant to help women with menopause.