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State pensioners across the UK have benefited from an income boost this year thanks to a 4.1% uprating to the State Pension in line with the triple lock.The uprating, which took effect at the start of the 2025/26 financial year in April, increased the full basic State Pension to £176.45 per week and the full new State Pension up to £230.25 per week. According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the rise will provide an extra £360 per year to older pensioners on the full basic State Pension, while those who get the full new State Pension will be an extra £470 per year better off under the new rates. Pensioners typically receive their pension payments every four weeks, but exactly when your money lands in your bank account is determined by your National Insurance number.Payment...

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., analyzes President Donald Trump's 'complicated relationship' with China, weighs in on the president ending trade negotiations with Canada and more on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.' President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports, citing a "fraudulent advertisement" featuring former President Ronald Reagan speaking out against tariffs. Trump claimed that the ad, which aired during the World Series that began Friday, was part of Canada's "hope that the United States Supreme Court will come to their ‘rescue’ on Tariffs that they have used for years to hurt the United States.""Canada was caught, red handed, putting up a fraudulent advertisement on Ronald Reagan’s Speech on Tariffs," Trump pos...

Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss discuss cryptocurrency’s growth under the Trump administration, their partnership with Mastercard for a Bitcoin credit card and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.’   President Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the convicted founder of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023 to a single violation of the Bank Secrecy Act, which included failure to properly implement an effective anti-money laundering program. Binance paid $4.3 billion to resolve the Department of Justice’s investigation led by former Attorney General Merrick Garland and coordinated by then-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen through its financial crime units. Zhao left federal prison in September 2024 after serving a four-month sentenc...

House Speaker Mike Johnson joined ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the government shutdown and to blast Democrats for blocking a clean funding bill and caving to the far left. With little sign of the federal government shutdown ending anytime soon, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says partisan gridlock is to blame. "This is the first time in history that any party has chosen to shut the government down over a clean [continuing resolution]. They're playing a game, and it's very simple," Johnson said Tuesday on "Mornings with Maria." "Here's the reason why Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, the two leaders in both chambers for the Democrat side, are afraid of their far-left flank – they're afraid they're going to get a challenge in New York because Marxism is all the rage, and the...

Born from an in-flight mishap, the Hermès Birkin became more than a handbag—it redefined luxury, exclusivity, and desire. Author Marisa Meltzer explains the birth of the Birkin in her new book "It Girl." The Hermès Birkin may now stand as the ultimate symbol of status and exclusivity, but it began by chance — the result of a spilled purse and a serendipitous meeting on a short flight. "The birth of the Birkin is a meet-cute in a romantic comedy. It's an adorable story," began Marisa Meltzer, author of the new book "It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin."Meltzer’s book, released Oct. 7, delves into the creation of the Birkin and the life of its namesake, Jane Birkin, the English-born actress and singer who became a French icon. THE MYSTIQUE OF HERMÈS: THE BIRKIN IS A RARE INVE...

Jack Otter leads a 'Barron's Roundtable' panel discussion on Fed cuts, grocery prices, AI, Oracle's price spike and how Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting the markets. Boston officials are reportedly weighing the concept of creating government-owned grocery stores to support residents struggling with the rising costs of food. City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and Councilor Liz Breadon have requested a hearing to explore the idea — emphasizing it was not inspired by a similar proposal from New York City Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, local news outlet Boston 25 News reported."The role of government is to step in when the market is failing our residents," Louijeune told Boston 25 News. "The idea of government-sponsored government-subsidized groc...

According to figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), approximately three-quarters of a million young adults are sitting on unclaimed pots of cash. Some 758,000 people aged between 18 and 23 have yet to claim their matured child trust fund, which is worth an average of £2,242 each.Child trust funds are long-term, tax-free savings accounts that were established for children born between September 1, 2002 and January 2, 2011, with an initial Government deposit of at least £250.Youngsters can take control of their account at 16, but once the account holder turns 18 it matures and they can decide whether they want to withdraw the money or re-invest it.How to check if you're owed money by HMRCAngela MacDonald, HMRC's second permanent secretary and deputy chief executive, said: "If you're ...

Wisdomtree chief economist Jeremy Siegel weighs in on the recent Fed rate cuts and more on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.' Metros in Virginia, Colorado and North Carolina with younger, more mobile populations stand to benefit the most as mortgage rates drift into the low 6% range, according to a new report from Realtor.com.  The Federal Reserve announced the first interest rate cut of the year last week with policymakers lowering its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. Mortgage rates don’t always fall in lockstep with Fed moves, but cuts often create downward pressure on borrowing costs. Last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.26%, down from the prior week's average of 6.35%. Currently, more than 80% of existing mortgages have a rate of 6% or lower, so as m...

La fête est finie pour les prêts immobiliers. Les taux d’intérêt sur vingt ans se stabilisent à 3,20 % en septembre, d’après le courtier Cafpi, alors que la tendance était à la baisse généralisée depuis près de deux ans. Les banques prêtaient à 4,30 % en décembre 2023, au plus haut du marché. Le coût total d’un crédit de 200 000 euros sur vingt ans est donc passé de 98 514 euros en décembre 2023, à 4,30 % (hors assurance et frais), à 71 038 euros aujourd’hui, à 3,20 %, selon les calculs de Cafpi. Soit une économie de 114 euros sur la mensualité, celle-ci passant de 1 243 euros à 1 129 euros. « La moitié des banques commencent à remonter légèrement leur barème, de l’ordre de 0,05 à 0,15 point de pourcentage en septembre, mais les possibilités d’obtenir une décot...

Coventry Building Society has launched a new regular savings account with prizes to help people build their cash.The new Sunny Day Saver (2) pays an interest rate of 4.3% AER and offers the chance to win 10 cash prizes every month. The account aims to encourage people to set aside small amounts of up to £150 each month. Joanne Forsyth, manager at Coventry Building Society’s Oxford Branch, said: “Saving for life’s rainy days is something many of us try to do - but it’s just as important to put something aside for the sunny ones too. Our Sunny Day Saver helps people build a small pot for those feel-good moments - whether it’s a weekend away, a treat for the family, or simply something that brings a bit of joy.”The account will be available for a limited time in September and can be opened...