[ad_1] Savers are consistently on the hunt for the best deals and the easiest ways to grow their money. Many will therefore be delighted by the news another bank has taken steps to hike its interest rates. Tandem Bank has announced an increase to its instant savings account rate to …
Read More »America’s low labor participation rate ‘a social and economic disaster,’ experts warn
[ad_1] Former CBO Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins a panel on ‘Mornings with Maria,’ discussing the fourth quarter GDP report released Thursday. By now it’s common knowledge that the U.S. saw an unprecedented drop in labor participation at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as health concerns, lockdowns and …
Read More »Minimum wage: 3.5 million Britons earning less than Living Wage at £10.90 per hour | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The Living Wage Foundation is reporting that 3.5 million people across the country are earning less than what it costs to live on, with the majority of them being women. In light of this, experts are urging for the real Living Wage to be used by businesses which is …
Read More »Tesla nets massive Nevada tax breaks for electric vehicle factory expansions
[ad_1] GLJ Research founder and CEO Gordon Johnson and Gerber Kawasaki president and CEO Ross Gerber debate the case for Tesla on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ The State of Nevada awarded Tesla more than $330 million in tax breaks for the electric vehicle manufacturer’s plans to expand its vehicle battery facility …
Read More »Jeremy Hunt urged to cancel April’s EPG hike in new poll | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The EPG ensures that the average annual household energy bill is limited, but the increase from £2,500 to £3,000 from next month means energy bills will increase by an average of 20 percent. The scheme was introduced last October and means no one pays the rate set by Ofgem …
Read More »KFC ‘doubles down’ with return of fan-favorite menu item
[ad_1] Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness responds to a recent media article calling the plant-based meat industry a ‘fad’ on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Fried chicken fans rejoice! KFC is resurrecting a fan-favorite menu item with no bun and a “cult following.” After a nearly 10-year hiatus, Yum Brands’ KFC on …
Read More »Average saver has £17,365. This best buy 4.5% savings account turns it into £21,640 | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Last November, savers were able to get up to 5.10 percent a year from a market-leading five-year fixed-rate bond offered by Gatehouse Bank. United Trust Bank was close behind paying 5.05 percent. Savings providers have been steadily slashing rates since then, even though the Bank of England hiked base …
Read More »Delta pilots approve big pay raises, other perks in new contract
[ad_1] Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Pilots for Delta Air Lines voted to approve a new contract with significant pay raises and improved benefits, bringing to close negotiations that had been delayed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement approved on Wednesday will give Delta’s 15,000 …
Read More »10 freebies you can claim in March if you qualify for PIP – could be worth thousands | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Disabled person’s railcard – This could give someone up to third off rail fares – roughly £4.26 per journey or £91 per year depending on how often they get the train. Capped water bills – Some water suppliers offer customers help with their bills if they’re on certain benefits …
Read More »Emergency SNAP benefits ending after 3 years
[ad_1] ‘Restaurant: Impossible’ host Robert Irvine previews his new book ‘Overcoming Impossible’ and discusses the growing stress on seniors and military members caused by rising costs at the grocery store. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency benefits have come to an end for tens of states. The allotments were issued …
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