Personal Finance
French Economy Minister Suggests Increasing Wealthy Retiree Contributions
Roland Lescure suggests moderate pension indexation for affluent retirees to aid the 2027 budget, echoing previous government attempts.
New compulsory traffic insurance rates announced in Türkiye
The updated tariff affects 34 million vehicle owners, with premium variations based on driver risk levels.
Germany's electric vehicle subsidy applications surpass 100,000
Low-to-middle income households account for nearly three-quarters of all subsidy requests.
Turkey reduces credit limits for development and investment banks
The BDDK regulation lowers maximum loan-to-core capital ratios for specific banking institutions.
Turkey's tiered natural gas tariff raises concerns over rising bills
Estimates of affected households vary between official figures and industry representatives
House supply on Sylt increases more than sixfold since 2022
The rise in available properties on the German island exceeds growth seen in other high-priced residential areas.
Germany faces housing shortage as office vacancies remain high
Experts question the feasibility of converting commercial spaces into apartments due to rising costs.
PepsiCo, Hasbro, Brookfield and Energy Transfer highlight dividend growth trends
Analysis of high-yield corporate performance and expansion project backlogs
Travel insurance may not cover canceled concert tickets abroad
Standard policies often exclude losses caused by event organizers, according to industry representatives.
Gold prices decline as markets await Federal Reserve signals
Spot gold fell 0.7% amid conflicting reports on the timing of the upcoming Fed rate decision
Turkey introduces minimum fixed tax for passenger cars
New law sets a floor for special consumption tax but is not expected to change current vehicle prices immediately.
US Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in About a Year
The 30-year rate rose to 6.76% for the week ending July 24, driving a drop in mortgage applications.
What to do when an airline faces financial trouble or halts flights
Estonian consumer authority advises on passenger rights, refunds, and steps to take if a carrier goes bankrupt or cancels flights.
US mortgage rates hit highest level since start of Iran war
30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.61% on July 20, reaching almost a year high
Retirees may need nearly $186,000 for healthcare costs in retirement
Fidelity Investments estimates a 65-year-old retiring in 2026 will face $185,500 in health expenses, up 7.5% from last year.
Amazon Prime Customers Face Monday Deadline for $2.5 Billion Settlement Claim
The deadline to file a claim in the settlement involving Amazon Prime is within days, with eligible customers eligible for up to $51.
Proposed Crackdown Targets Megasize Retirement Accounts
Regulators aim to limit tax-sheltered savings that critics say allow the wealthy to bypass contribution caps.
Judge rules Zelle must face New York attorney general's lawsuit over fraud
The ruling advances a case that could reshape how peer-to-peer payment platforms handle fraud liability.
Yacht Charters in Mediterranean Cheaper This Summer, Brokers Say
Prices for July and August bookings have dropped 20% to 30% as brokers offer discounts.
UK government to restore £2 bus fare cap in England
The cap, backed by £454m in funding, aims to ease cost-of-living pressures from January, though some regions already have lower fares.
1 in 4 US workers stay in unwanted jobs for health insurance, survey finds
Approximately 24% of Americans remain in jobs they would otherwise leave in order to keep their health coverage, a phenomenon experts call 'job lock.'