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How to Make the Most of Your Home Office Renovation Project

How to Make the Most of Your Home Office Renovation Project

Now is a great time to roll up your sleeves and finally renovate your home office. Here are a few tips for keeping your sanity while renovating during a pandemic.

Oct 14, 2020 04:57 PM EDT


Here's How To Plan For A Post-COVID-19 Future & Buy Your First Home

Here's How To Plan For A Post-COVID-19 Future & Buy Your First Home

Buying your first home can be a daunting experience for just about anyone during any time, let alone during a pandemic.

Jun 09, 2020 06:47 PM EDT


What Are the Alternatives to Avoid New Overdraft Costs?

What Are the Alternatives to Avoid New Overdraft Costs?

Many overdraft users are bracing themselves with the introduction of new rules that have come into force on fees and charges in the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) presented new guidelines that significantly reduced the amount of interest those who use an unauthorised overdraft will pay. The changes that came into effect on 6 April, mean banks can only charge a simple, annual interest rate without any additional fees and charges.

May 07, 2020 03:50 PM EDT


The Money Behind Music Festivals

The Money Behind Music Festivals

We've come a long way since the three days of peace and music that summer of 1969. Music festivals have become increasingly popular. Crowds from the mainstream are now flooding stadiums, deserts, and open rural spaces. They're bringing with them a ton of cash.

Dec 20, 2019 09:48 AM EST


Jeff Bezos becomes second richest in the world surpassing Warren Buffett, Amancio Ortega

Jeff Bezos added $1.5 billion to his fortune after Amazon rose to $18.32 on Wednesday following the announcement that it acquired Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com.

Mar 30, 2017 08:39 PM EDT


Wells Fargo to pay $110 million settlement over accounts scandal

US bank Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $110 million as settlement for the 11 class-action lawsuits brought by customers who had accounts opened without their permission.

Mar 30, 2017 10:39 AM EDT


UK banks face new stress test scenario by the Bank of England

Bank of England prepares new stress test scenarios to be given to UK's biggest banks in preparation for any sudden slowdown in foreign interests in UK assets. The Brexit vote last year has triggered a sharp drop in the value of the pound.

Mar 28, 2017 11:15 AM EDT


New pound coin's hidden security features, problems and availability

The new 12-sided £1 coin comes into circulation on Tuesday with a hidden security feature that would stamp out fraud and counterfeiting.

Mar 29, 2017 03:39 AM EDT


Investors pull out from US stock funds

Wall Street has been put on defensive mode ever since Donald Trump became the president of the United States. This led to investors pulling out $8.9 billion from US stock funds that ended on March 22 according to a research conducted by EPFR Global.

Mar 27, 2017 08:02 AM EDT


HSBC breaks tradition, names AIA boss Mark Tucker as chairman

The chief executive of the Asian life insurer AIA Group will take over as HSBC chair on October 1, the first outsider to take on the role that breaks an HSBC tradition.

Mar 15, 2017 06:12 AM EDT


Atlanta Fed appoints first African-American regional president as major step in diversity

The move marks as a progress for Atlanta Fed in regards to diversity as Bostic becomes the first African-American regional president in its history.

Mar 14, 2017 06:05 AM EDT


Wells Fargo reshuffles execs, demotes three managers over fake account scandal

Scandal-ridden bank initiates organizational clean-up due to alleged mistreatment of workers aside from the popular fake account scandal. Wells Fargo vows to be a more streamlined, efficient and consistent consumer bank.

Mar 11, 2017 09:14 AM EST


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