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Pensioners could boost DWP payments by almost £700 a year
Pensioners could boost their payments by almost £700 a year with a little-known rule. Many are unaware they can defer their State Pension, adding to its value. The State Pension payment rises by one per cent for every nine weeks of deferral…
Renters use 'rent now, pay later' services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price. So-called “rent…
The pros and cons of tapping your 401(k) for a down payment
Coming up with the cash for a down payment is not easy. If the goal of homeownership is out of reach because of that upfront amount required, you may be tempted to dip into the savings you have stashed for other purposes — like your…
PayPal makes major change overnight - and payments may look different on March 1
PAYPAL recently underwent a major company switch-up, bringing a new CEO up to the plate, just 16 months after appointing a new leader. The digital wallet and online payment company announced Tuesday that a new CEO will take charge on March 1, which…
Private healthcare's shift towards value-based payment system still at data collection stage
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's move to shift private healthcare towards a value-based, data-driven payment system is still in its early phase, says the Health Minister. Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry is now focused on collecting data for…
Thousands of pensioners choose to boost payment using DWP rule
Pensioners can increase their payments by deferring them Pensioners could boost their payments by almost £700 each year through a little-known strategy. Many are unaware that they can delay claiming their State Pension, thus enhancing its…
Securing Your Android: Essential Tips for Mobile Payments
Android phones have quietly become financial hubs. In 2026, they are used not just for messaging and media, but for contactless payments, crypto wallets, subscription management, and app-based services that handle sensitive data daily. That shift…
'Rent now, pay later' services may help tenants manage monthly payments - but are the fees worth it?
NEW YORK — Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price. So-called “rent now…
It takes 8 years to save for a typical down payment in Metro Detroit
It took the typical Metro Detroit household nearly eight years to save for a median home down payment as of 2025, according to a Realtor.com analysis. Why it matters: Coming up with a down payment is one of the biggest barriers to homeownership.
Renters use 'rent now, pay later' services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NEW YORK (AP) — Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill…
Payments watchdog won't be abolished 'any earlier than 2027
The boss of the payments watchdog has said he doesn't expect the regulator to be officially abolished any earlier than the first quarter of 2027 as criticism grows over the slow progress of reforms in the sector. David Geale, managing director at…
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[Helena Oh] KRW stablecoins, beyond crypto and into everyday payments
To date, stablecoins have functioned mostly inside an exchange-centered crypto ecosystem. Steps like signing up for an exchange, creating a wallet, copying an address, choosing a network, and checking gas fees may be second nature to digital-asset…
Down Payment Resource makes HousingWire's 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for expanding access to homeownership
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with down payment programs, has been named to HousingWire's 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list. DPR…
'I want them accountable:' Florida veteran warns 'sub-to' mortgage deal led to missed payments, foreclosure
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Warnings continue over “subject‑to” mortgage deals, which are legal but risky and can leave sellers financially liable even after signing over their homes, according to News 6 partner WJXT. Now…
Embedded Payments Give SaaS a Lifeline as AI Reshapes Workflows
That rhythm has been thrown off kilter as artificial intelligence begins to alter not just individual tasks but also the structure of business operations. The core operational threat (at least from critics) for SaaS providers is not that AI will…
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