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Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war

Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war

The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent on Thursday as it monitors the inflation outlook, pressured by rising energy prices from the Middle East war. "War in the Middle East has pushed up global energy prices," BoE governor Andrew Bailey said, adding

Are You ‘Spaving’? How to Save Instead of Overspend

Are You ‘Spaving’? How to Save Instead of Overspend

Have you ever added something extra to your online cart so you’d qualify for free shipping? Bought five items to get a multi-item discount? Spent $100 in a store so you could use a $20-off coupon? Guess what? You’re “spaving.” Spaving is a mashup of spending

I ‘Bricked’ My Phone After 5 p.m. — and Cut My Spending in Half

I ‘Bricked’ My Phone After 5 p.m. — and Cut My Spending in Half

At 5 p.m., my phone locks me out. No scrolling on Instagram or adding things to my Amazon cart. No late-night look at the Target app. Instead, I’m with my kids on the couch — keeping money in my bank account. In February, I started an experiment: I

Sheehy housing legislation aimed at vets passes Senate

The first piece of legislation Sen. Tim Sheehy introduced as a senator, an effort to increase VA Home Loan awareness, has passed the U.S. Senate as part of a broader package of housing legislation, his office announced. The legislation, co-led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat,

How Schools Are Using Field Trips to Promote Financial Literacy

How Schools Are Using Field Trips to Promote Financial Literacy

On a recent Tuesday, I stood inside a bank storefront and talked to seventh graders about how to save money, why we save and how to evaluate banking options. It was part of a financial literacy program that emphasizes hands-on learning. Instead of worksheets, textbooks or lectures, these middle

'Punished' for university: debt-laden UK graduates urge reform

'Punished' for university: debt-laden UK graduates urge reform

Graduate Gina Tindale, 22, left university £90,000 ($120,000) in the red, a common experience across the UK where young people saddled with huge debts are calling for a reform of the student loan system. The UK parliament's treasury committee on Thursday launched an inquiry into the

Here's How to Watch March Madness 2026 Without Cable

Here's How to Watch March Madness 2026 Without Cable

With 67 games per tournament, March Madness is a spectacle for the screen. But streaming live sports can be complex. Cable-like live TV streaming services, such as Hulu + Live or YouTube TV, are convenient, but expensive. You can save money by subscribing only to the services you need. But