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'Uncharted territory': The $40 trillion U.S. national debt just got uglier as interest payments rise to $1.25 trillion a year
The federal interest burden has reached a new height, exceeding even the 1991 record, but analysts warn the risks associated with servicing the ever-growing national debt today are much higher than they were 35 years ago, analysts warn. A recent…
Older state pensioners handed bumper £1844.32 Tuesday AP payments in September
Some older state pensioners will get more money this September Some fortunate older state pensioners will have a bumper September with two lots of 'Additional Pension' (AP) payments from the DWP on top of their basic state pension amounts. Those…
DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning for pensioners earning over £35,000
The Winter Fuel Payment will be paid to all pensioners later this year. State pensioners who earn over £35,000 have been urged to act quickly. They have just days to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment under new rules from the Department for…
Forget the 'Magnificent Seven.' This Payments Stock Could Be the Better Long-Term Bet.
'Magnificent Seven' stocks like Microsoft and Amazon may still trade at or near all-time highs, but you may want to diversify your megacap positions. The 'Mag Seven' may have surged thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but their future…
UK Households urged to check Winter Fuel Payment eligibility - full list of birth dates
The Winter Fuel Payment is automatically paid for most people The Winter Fuel Payment is paid automatically to most people who are entitled. However, the DWP says there are two instances where you might need to apply for it. The Winter Fuel Payment…
State pensioners under 77 can get bumper £1,930 Wednesday payments this September
Some younger state pensioners will have a boosted September with two DWP state pension payments totalling up to £1,930.40. Those who retired after April 2016 are able to get a maximum of £241.30 per week in their basic state pension…
Older state pensioners handed £1,661 payments every four weeks with AP rule
Older state pensioners can get a massive £1,661 every four weeks Older state pensioners can get paid a bumper £1,661.76 every four weeks thanks to a scheme now closed-off and unavailable to younger, post-2016 state pensioners. While…
Brits claiming Universal Credit could be entitled to extra £217 monthly payment
Universal Credit claimants are being urged to check whether they could be entitled to an extra monthly payment, with some people able to boost their benefit by more than £200 if they meet the relevant eligibility rules. Many people may not…
The FTC Is Now Coming for the Payment Processors That Enable AI Fraud
On September 4, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $4.85 million settlement with Canadian payment processor Nuvei Corporation. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, the action stems from allegations that…
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment rules for pensioners living in a care home
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the rules for pensioners who live in a care home claiming the Winter Fuel Payment this winter. The Government department will be handing out payments of between £100 and £300…
Bybit Pay Joins Mesh Crypto Payments Network
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Andy Burnham and John Healey to confirm bumper PIP payments in October
PIP households will see their payments rise over the coming months. The disability benefit is paid to over four million Brits and worth up to £194 a week. Extra cash is designed to help with costs associated with disabilities or conditions.
Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC Boosts Stake in Global Payments Inc. $GPN
Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake in Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN - Free Report) by 406.1% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 61,423 shares of the…
Martin Lewis warns pensioners could lose £300 Winter Fuel Payment due to 1p rule
State pensioners could be at risk of losing their entire Winter Fuel Payment for the sake of just 1p. That's the warning from financial expert Martin Lewis who explains how those eligible for the winter fuel payment can fall foul of new rules by a…
Phil Schiller's App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
Why is longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller stepping down from his role as the head of the App Store ? Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Schiller's decision — he will remain involved in the company as an Apple Fellow working on…
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