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Positively geared hotspots where rent will exceed mortgage payments
One of the biggest reasons Australians with enough savings for a deposit on a small investment property hesitate to buy is the fear that the purchase will turn into a monthly cash drain, even if it does build equity over time. With interest rates…
Average monthly car payments for all 50 U.S. states
Like the cost of eggs, gasoline and other items, MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) on vehicles has increased over the years. According to data from Lending Tree, the average new car payment in Q2 2025 was $745, up 1.9% from the previous…
UPI Payments Cross 19 Billion Transactions, Worth ₹24.58 Lakh Crore in November
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its rapid rise in November 2025, crossing over 19 billion transactions worth Rs 24.58 lakh crore as of November 28, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This…
Labour's sneaky move that means rising number of pensioners will lose winter fuel payment
More pensioners are set to lose their winter fuel payments With all the focus on frozen income tax thresholds, much less attention has been paid to another figure that is likely to be frozen for years to come – the £35,000 cut-off for…
+200,000 XRP Payments: Fundamental 30% Network Spike Spotted on XRP Ledger
One of the most intriguing on-chain moves of the last few weeks was recently reported by XRPScan: an abrupt 30% increase in daily payments, which pushed the network to more than 1,050,000 transactions in a single day. This raises the question of…
Important social welfare payment changes on the way in December and January
December is just around the corner and it's typically the costliest month of the year for households across Ireland. There are two crucial notices for social welfare recipients to be mindful of for the forthcoming month - a bonus payment and a…
Four reasons pensioners must repay DWP Winter Fuel Payment
Millions of pensioners are set to see Winter Fuel Payments land in their bank accounts, a financial boost designed to help with escalating energy costs, which will be distributed to millions of over-65s throughout November and December. In the…
$2,000 Stimulus Check: Why Trump's Proposed Payment Is 'Highly Unlikely' To Arrive Before 2026
The promise of an unexpected financial windfall—specifically, a $2,000 stimulus check—continues to fuel rampant speculation and fervent hope across American households. Talk of President Donald Trump 's proposed direct payments, often…
December Social Security Payments Might Come Early - But There's a Catch
The U.S. Social Security Administration is altering its payment schedule for December. Beneficiaries should prepare for a change in the dates they receive their payments. What Happened: The U.S. Social Security Administration, known for providing…
The mind-boggling predictions Back to the Future made from Alexa to Apple Pay
IT'S the sci-fi movie that enthralled a generation of kids. Back to the Future celebrates 40 years this week – sober news for those who remember the film when it was first released on December 4 1985. Your info will be used in accordance…
England's water industry issued £10.5bn in 'green bonds' despite pollution record
Water companies have issued a fifth of the UK's “green bonds” since 2017, despite a consistently poor record of sewage pollution during that time, research has shown. Privately owned water companies in England have together issued…
Bitcoin Meltdown: The Surprising Winner Rising From The Chaos
An illustration shows the USD Coin logo displayed on a smartphone in Suqian, China, on March 13, 2025. (Photo Illustration by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) For years the debate around digital assets has centered on volatility, speculative…
Stablecoins Beyond The Hype: 'Skinny' Master Accounts
Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, during the Federal Reserve's Payments Innovation Conference in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. The conference brings together industry experts to share perspectives on the…
Oracle warns unseen bubble is about to burst: 'Enormous impact
The 'Oracle of Wall Street' who predicted the 2008 housing crash says nobody is talking about a gigantic financial bubble that is about to burst. Last week, investors clenched their teeth over the potential risks of plowing into AI stocks, sending…
Property markets cooler as Australians pay back an extra $51 billion
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. There are tentative signs the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets are starting to cool, as sky-high prices push them out of the…
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