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UK court backs regulator on cross-border card fee cap

Payments firms lose challenge against UK watchdog Mastercard, Visa and British fintech Revolut have lost a legal challenge against Britain’s payments regulator over plans to introduce a cap on cross-border card fees. The ruling, delivered by the High Court in London, represents
May 29, 2026
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Trump Accounts May Accept Stock Gifts

A Potential Expansion Of The Program The Trump administration is weighing whether to allow stock donations to Trump Accounts for American children, a move that would expand the program beyond its current cash-only contribution structure. The proposal is drawing attention because of
May 25, 2026

India Markets Reel From Oil War Shock

Foreign capital leaves as risk appetite fades India’s equity market is heading toward one of its most severe months on record for foreign selling, as the war tied to Iran unsettles energy trade and weakens confidence in the country’s near term outlook.
May 20, 2026
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Retirement Health Costs Can Be Far Higher Than Expected

Many retirees may be underestimating one of the biggest financial pressures they will face later in life: health care. Even with Medicare in place, the total cost of premiums, out-of-pocket expenses and prescription drugs can add up to hundreds of thousands of
May 5, 2026
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Fink renews pressure for a Social Security reset

Larry Fink has once again stepped into one of the most politically sensitive economic debates in the United States, warning that Social Security can no longer avoid a serious overhaul. In his latest annual letter to investors, the BlackRock chief described the
May 5, 2026
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Retirement Target Climbs as Americans Reassess the Math

Americans are raising their expectations for how much money they will need to retire, a shift that says as much about today’s economic unease as it does about tomorrow’s financial planning. According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning and Progress study, U.S. adults
May 5, 2026
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Retirement Target Climbs as Savings Lag Behind

Americans now believe they need $1.46 million to retire with a reasonable degree of financial comfort, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual, a sharp increase that highlights how deeply inflation and economic uncertainty continue to shape personal financial expectations. The figure,
May 5, 2026
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New plan would cap six-figure Social Security payouts

Proposal would limit top payouts as pressure builds to fix the program A new proposal is pushing an awkward question into the center of the Social Security debate: should some of the wealthiest retirees keep receiving six-figure annual benefits from a program
May 5, 2026