Bills are bankrupting Americans

Bills are bankrupting Americans

The widespread costs and expenses of a health crisis are pushing many Americans into financial trouble, a new study has found. What You Should Know According to a new study by the financial services company JG Wentworth, conducted in February 2026 and evaluating 1,421 adults in the US, almost half of each person’s bankruptcy is … Read more

Forget Fees: The Iran War Is The Biggest Threat To Your Portfolio Right Now

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Since President Donald Trump declared “Independence Day” last April, investors have been concerned about his tariff plans – they believe that higher tariffs will fuel inflation, disrupt supply chains, and lower corporate profits. These concerns are understandable. Tariffs raise the cost of importing raw materials, which invites retaliation from trading partners — a risk to … Read more

The price of coffee is rising faster than any other grocery store – and the reason goes beyond fees.

The price of coffee is rising faster than any other grocery store - and the reason goes beyond fees.

The price of coffee is increasing faster than any other domestic grocery, and it is not only tariffs that drive this process – bad weather, war and frustration of market traders are also responsible for the rise. Coffee prices rose by a staggering 18.4% last year, according to government data from February. Most other household … Read more

Nationwide launches two new savings accounts and increases fees on four ISAs – are they worth it?

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Nationwide has launched two new savings products and enhanced rates on four of its fixed income ISAs. The new One Year Single Access ISA and One Year Single Access Saver both go on sale from today (6 March), offering an interest rate of 4%. A Single Access ISA does what it says on the tin … Read more