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Bank account holders told to check security ahead of payment change
Consumers have been urged to check their bank security settings ahead of a major change in payment rules. As part of an extension to contactless transactions, the existing £100 ceiling on contactless payments will be scrapped from March 2026.
Nationwide warning over key dates for payments into accounts
Nationwide Building Society has shared an update about a bonus payment scheme for its customers. The one-off payment of £175 is open to both new and existing customers. To qualify, you'll need to switch your current account from a…
First round of Rural Health Fund payments divvied out
The Trump administration on Monday issued the first round of payments from its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program established through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. All 50 states applies to the fund. The payments are structured on…
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Can Your Social Security Payments Be Garnished Due to Unpaid Debts?
Social Security beneficiaries may have their benefits reduced if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes or government debt, or have received an overpayment. The Social Security benefits will continue to be offset until the full…
January 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
Rising bills and falling temperatures have led to higher costs for people across the country as the year comes to a close. For millions of Britons, balancing the cost of living is an ongoing challenge, with household incomes unable to keep pace…
Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back
The typical homebuyer now needs 7 years to save for a down payment, according to Realtor.com. The average on the 30 year fixed mortgage is currently at 6.19% according to Mortgage News Daily. Active listings are now about 12% higher than they were…
Google Search Merchant Panel With Delivery, Return & Payment Options Carousel
Dec 30, 2025 - 7:31 am 0 — by Barry Schwartz Barry Schwartz is the CEO of RustyBrick and a technologist, a New York Web service firm specializing in customized online technology that helps companies decrease costs and increase sales. Barry…
Saks Global Faces Key Interest Payment
Saks Global's make-or-break moment has come. The struggling luxury department store company has a more than $100 million interest payment due on Tuesday, which is necessary to keep it current on the $2.2 billion in debt it took on to buy Neiman…
Indian Railways to Offer 3% Discount on All Digital Payments via RailOne App
To encourage a shift toward cashless travel the Railway Ministry is offering a new discount for people who buy tickets online. Starting January 14, 2026, passengers using the RailOne app for unreserved bookings will be eligible for a 3% discount…
Google Pay and Apple Pay warning over £100 payment change
Contactless payment limit rules have changed Shoppers have been urged to think about their security ahead of a sweeping change in payment rules. In an expansion of contactless payments, from March 2026 there will no longer be the current £100…
Nationwide issues update over deadline for £175 bonus payments
Nationwide has issued an update about a £175 payment going out to customers Nationwide Building Society has issued an update about a bonus payment scheme for customers. The group is currently offering one-off payments in a deal open to both…
Varadkar's advisers received nearly €500k in exit payments after his resignation as taoiseach
Political advisers and staff in the Department of the Taoiseach received close to €500,000 in total in redundancy and severance payments when they had to leave their jobs following the resignation of Leo Varadkar last year. Figures set out…
DWP payments expected to hit bank accounts before the New Year
As we approach the end of 2025, you might be thinking about New Year's Eve celebrations. However, it's worth noting that certain benefits are also being distributed to help with the increased cost of living during the winter months. There are two…
New one time $1,800 payment automatically being sent to American families
AMERICAN parents are set to get a $1,800 cash boost when they welcome a new baby – with no application forms and no spending rules. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled the BABY Benefit, a one-off payment for low-income families who…
CMS unveils payment model to boost GLP-1 access for Medicare Part D, Medicaid
Follow us on Google for the latest stock news CMS has unveiled a voluntary payment model for Medicare Part D plans and state Medicaid agencies to lower the costs of GLP-1 medications. Under the model, known as Better Approaches to Lifestyle and…
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