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Social Security payments predicted to be cut in 2032
A new report has found that Social Security benefits could be cut by 28 percent in the coming years if no solution to a long-standing funding issue is found. The Congressional Budget Office now estimates that the Social Security retirement trust…
Cold weather payments made to nearly 1.5m households so far this winter
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Cold weather payments have been paid to nearly 1.5…
Map shows where housing down payments falling fastest
The typical homebuyer's down payment fell for the first time in five months in December, dropping 1.5 percent compared to a year earlier, according to a new Redfin report. The reason, researchers believe, is that Americans are increasingly seeking…
Senegal Secures Funding to Cover Eurobond Payments Due in March
Senegal secured sufficient funding to meet eurobond payments due in March, according to people familiar with the matter, easing investor anxiety about the government's ability to service its dollar-denominated debt. The West African nation is on…
March 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
Spring is approaching, meaning brighter weather and hopefully lower bills as cold weather costs begin to drop. March can be a difficult month for many, as we await all the changes – good and bad – that the financial new year promises…
Exclusive | Activist Jana Builds Stake in Payments Business Fiserv
Activist investor Jana Partners has built a stake in and is pushing for changes to boost the payments company's underperforming stock, according to people familiar with the matter. Fiserv, which provides fintech services to banks, credit unions and…
What the RBA payments shake-up means for your frequent flyer points
Card-carrying frequent-flyer collectors are on alert. If the Reserve Bank goes through with its most sweeping surcharge crackdown yet – an outright ban – bulk frequent-flyer points earned through credit cards are facing extinction.
Bank of Canada orders tip manager XTM to halt payments as B.C. restaurants' money missing
The Bank of Canada announced on Tuesday that it has issued a temporary order to XTM Inc. to immediately cease performing any retail payment activities. This comes after more people in the hospitality industry across B.C. are coming forward about…
Tether's tokenized gold (XAUT) to be paid out for dividend payments
Updated Feb 17, 2026, 9:29 p.m. Published Feb 17, 2026, 9:07 p.m. Elemental Royalty Corporation (ELE) is now offering shareholders something no other public gold company has before: the option to receive dividends in blockchain-based tokens backed…
Fiscal uncertainty, payment delays renew pressure on contractors at DHS, State
Guest: Stephanie Kostro Title: President, Professional Services Council Summary: Contractors supporting DHS are navigating a mix of shifting reviews, uneven funding streams, and slow reimbursements for work already completed. Those delays are now…
Planning to borrow to fund your kid's college? A $100K Parent PLUS loan payment could soon surge to $770/month
Parents with existing Parent PLUS loans, or those who plan to take out loans under this program in the near future, should be aware that the rules are set to change on July 1, 2026. Thanks to President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, those with…
WA mom dishes out $1,100/month in car payments - and 20% of Americans are in the same boat. How to afford the new normal
Melissa Dickerson didn't go shopping for an expensive SUV. She went looking for a replacement. After her teenage son walked away from a serious crash, the Washington state paralegal needed another vehicle quickly — one that felt safe…
WASPI campaign issues update as £3K payments battle goes on
The campaign fighting for women born in the 1950s who were affected by Government pension reform has issued an update in its battle for compensation. The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group has long fought for financial…
Westpac short on morality, judge says after fight over $44.11 payment
A NSW Supreme Court judge took the drastic action of demanding that Westpac chief executive Anthony Miller appear in court because it had refused to remove adverse credit information about a customer. Fiona Vinall sued Westpac-owned St George for…
Band D council tax payments set to go over £2K in South London borough
Lambeth residents are facing a 4.99 per cent council tax increase this year, meaning Band D households would pay over £2,000 overall. Lambeth Council has said the increase is in line with the government's expectations and will help to meet…
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