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NIRPC joins down payment assistance initiative
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Buying a home could get easier in Northwest Indiana following action by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission's executive board on Thursday. The agency reached across the state to join with…
January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
As the end of the year draws nearer, higher bills combined with lower temperatures means that many have been facing increased costs in the approach to 2026. For millions across the country, managing the cost of living remains a daily struggle as…
Debt service payments by developing countries rise in 2025 - World Bank
The latest World Bank's 2025 Year in Review report shows that developing economies for the third time in a row paid more in debt service than they received in new financing, hitting a 50-year high in debt outflows during 2022-2024. According to the…
Court battle between chief candidates reveals $1.6 million in questionable payments at Little Grand Rapids
Two of five candidates running for chief at Little Grand Rapids First Nation are locked in court battle ahead of the Dec. 23 election, involving allegations of vote buying and misuse of band funds. Story continues below advertisement Little Grand…
Warning for anyone with a UK bank account over card payment changes
A major change to card payments is coming in A major change to how you make card payments is coming in. The current £100 limit on contactless card payments is to be changed from March 2026. Contactless card payments became an option in 2007…
Social Security recipients can boost payments by over $160 with crucial 8% rule
USA Today has offered up three top tips for boosting your retirement income through Social Security. Social Security provides guaranteed monthly benefits for the rest of your life. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll…
People over State Pension age may be due backdated PIP mobility payments worth £308
Certain groups of pensioners receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) who have been granted the lower rate of mobility component may now be able to request that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reassess their claim following a recent…
Major payment shake up could make Apple Pay redundant in the UK
The contactless payment limit is set to change from March 2026, with banks and card providers given more flexibility. They will be able to set their own maximum limit, or choose unlimited, though it's possible that won't happen immediately. There…
Major payment change from next year prompts security fears
A major change to contactless card payments is on the horizon. From March 2026, the existing £100 ceiling on contactless transactions will be scrapped with a new policy brought in. Contactless technology first arrived in 2007 with a modest…
Payment sovereignty at risk without stablecoins: lawmaker
Global Business Forum session spotlights crypto policy trends, joined by New Zealand envoy South Korea must move quickly to institutionalize stablecoins to protect its payment sovereignty and stay competitive in a rapidly changing global financial…
23 DWP medical conditions that qualify for ESA payments up to £368 monthly
Individuals with particular medical conditions are being encouraged to check their entitlement for a support payment that could reach hundreds of pounds monthly. The Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is intended for those below state pension…
Trump Plans $2,000 Direct Payments to Americans Using Tariff Revenue Instead of Debt
On November 9, 2025, President Trump proposed a new round of direct payments to all American taxpayers, similar to those made during COVID. However, this time these paychecks would be funded by tariff revenue, and the plan was for all qualifying…
Mother of brain-injured Kinsale boy calls on minister to sign new payment system into law
Today, Jack is 11, and requires constant care by his family in Kinsale. His parents, Jacinta and Justin, had to leave their careers to care for him full time. Jacinta explains that Jack has few verbal skills and requires help with all aspects of…
Bitcoin Loses $86,000 Level While Digitap ($TAP) Builds A Real Payments Rail-Rotation into Best Crypto Presale December
Ever since the October crash, $86,000 has been considered a major support level for Bitcoin. With the price finally falling below that mark this week, investors are in complete damage control. Despite a slight recovery, many are now looking to park…
Global Payments Inc. $GPN Position Raised by Value Holdings Management CO. LLC
Value Holdings Management CO. LLC grew its stake in Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN - Free Report) by 4.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 284,912 shares of…
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