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Max US Social Security Monthly Benefit is Over $5K: Three Ways to Secure That Income
Increasing your annual income, working for at least 35 years, and delaying Social Security benefits claims can increase your monthly income significantly.
Warren Buffett-backed BYD Shares Reach Record High as Musk's Tesla Stock Declines 40% This Year
BYD stock price and car sales continue to soar in contrast to a 40% drop in Tesla shares this year as Elon Musk could be stretched too thin with his new role in the US government and multiple business ventures.
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.
Tinder Date Gone Wrong: State Farm Exec Fired After Saying Premium Hikes Following California Fires Were 'Kind Of' Orchestrated
State Farm General had filed for an 22% rate hike for its homeowner policies, citing the wildfires and a £3.86 billion drop in its surplus account in the past decade.
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.
US Markets Decline After Trump Refuses To Rule Out Recession Fears: Here's What Advisers Want Investors To Do
Financial advisers urge investors to avoid panic selling and keep emotions under control as the US market violently fluctuates based on what Trump says every other day.
AOC Advances Trump's Campaign Pledge to Cap Credit Card Rates at 10% Under New Law
US Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Anna Paulina Luna introduced a bill last week that would slash credit card interest rates, offering major relief to millions of Americans in debt.
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.
Bill Gates Offloads 500K Microsoft and 2.48M Berkshire Hathaway Shares, Portfolio Shrinks by £2.31B in Q4
Bill Gates sold Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway shares for the second consecutive quarter. Despite the massive sell-off, these two stocks remain his portfolio's top holdings.
Santander's IT Nightmare: Outage Leaves Customers Without Funds—Can You Claim Compensation?
Santander users are experiencing major challenges using their debit and credit cards, as well as transfering money. Downdetector reports that this is an ongoing, global issue.
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.
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.
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.
Why Is Nvidia Stock Price Falling Despite Posting a Record 114% Revenue Growth in 2024 to £103.3B
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock price was on a downtrend despite posting record revenues boosted by Blackwell AI GPU sales as analysts were concerned about the disappointing gross margin guidance for Q1.
DeepSeek AI Sparks Stock Market Frenzy—David Tepper's Hedge Fund Cashes In on the Boom
David Tepper increased his stake in Chinese stocks like Alibaba, JD.com, and Baidu in Q4. His trades came right before the DeepSeek AI model triggered a £1 trillion stock market rally in the Mainland.
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Seconds Eric Trump's Call To Buy the Bitcoin Dip
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor and Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, signalled that the latest Bitcoin drop is an opportunity for crypto enthusiasts to buy the coin before it shoots up again.
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.
'Bitcoin Has Reached Escape Velocity': Michael Saylor Urges US To Buy 20% Of BTC Supply, Use It To Clear National Debt
MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor said that the US must secure a dominant position in the digital asset space as China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and European countries rapidly increase their stakes in Bitcoin.
DOGE Dividend Cheques May Give Americans $5000 Each: What Is It And How Do You Qualify For It
Americans could use DOGE dividend cheques to clear debt, grow their emergency funds, and invest in long-term goals like retirement, which could have an overall deflationary effect on the US economy.
This Country Just Launched the World's First XRP ETF—and It's Not the US
Ripple XRP prices surged to £2.14 as Brazil beat the US to officially approve the launch of the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund on the B3 stock exchange.
'I Love It': Trump on Musk's Idea of Stimulus Cheques and Repaying National Debt Using DOGE Savings
During an investor conference in Miami yesterday, Trump said his administration is considering Elon Musk's proposal to return money to Americans from savings generated by DOGE's actions on US agencies.
Expert Sparks Debate Over Claims WFH Is Destroying UK Businesses And Stifling Innovation
Investor Sarkis M. believes working from home may cause reduced productivity and negative impacts on local businesses. His post has garnered backlash from workers who have benefited from WFH policies.
Billionaire Investor Warren Buffett Scales Back Crypto Bank Stake by Over 53% in Q4
Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett trimmed his stake in Brazilian crypto bank Nu Holdings by 46.26 million shares in Q4.
Elon Musk's War on Social Security: Will His Takeover Leave Millions Without Benefits?
Social Security Acting Commissioner Michelle King was replaced by Leland Dudek after she clashed with Elon Musk's DOGE over access to sensitive records of Social Security recipients.