ASB, BNZ & TSB raise fixed mortgage rates
We now have ASB’s pre-Christmas rate hike for fixed home loan rates, basically matching their main rivals. That…
Big changes are coming to Social Security in 2026: 5 important updates
Nearly 70 million Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet. When benefit amounts change, it’s crucial…
Inflation Grinch Creeps Up On Wall Street
By Naomi Rovnick LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – By Naomi Rovnick, global markets correspondent. What matters in U.S.…
Woman Inherited All Her Late Father’s Assets, Including The House Where Her Eldest Daughter Lives. Now The Daughter Refuses To Pay Property Taxes And Utilities Unless The House Is Signed Over To Her. » TwistedSifter
Pexels/Reddit When it comes to inheritance, some families forget they’re a family. This woman inherited her deceased father’s…
ASB, BNZ increase some fixed home loan interest rates
BNZ will increase some fixed terms by between 19 and 30 basis points, while ASB is increasing some…
India’s FY26 GDP Growth Expected To Be At 7.5 Pc Amid Resilient Domestic Demand
(MENAFN– IANS) New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to be at…
Does the Finance Act override Supreme Court rulings on pension? – 8th Pay Commission factcheck: Will pensioners lose DA, other benefits?
Contrary to claims made in the viral message, the government has not withdrawn DA hikes for pensioners, nor…
Warner Bros rejects Paramount bid, sticks with Netflix
But Warner Bros described the Paramount offer yesterday as risky, saying it was backed up by “an unknown…
Five structural trends transforming the global economy
Slowing growth, escalating trade wars, tightening cross-border capital flows, and intensifying migration pressures have dominated news headlines –…
Who’s Middle Class Now? Changing Thresholds and Real Costs
Key Takeaways If your household income was between $55,262 and $167,460 in 2024, you are generally considered part…
Home loan shake-up as major banks hike long-term rates, trim six-month fixes
ASB has also lowered its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to 4.65%, which it says is “market-leading”.…
HMRC major change to tax on the state pension
The Government set out new policies for the state pension in the BudgetThe Government is making changes to…