How to access money when bank if offline
Several Microsoft users are currently impacted by a worldwide outage Friday morning. Travelers are seeing extreme delays at airports, and some banks are offline. While this outage may concern people trying to access their money, there are steps that can be taken to access a bank account. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau encourages people to […]
How to pivot your career when you’re sick of the rat race – but not ready to retire
Given the 3.6 million “economically inactive” people aged 50-64 in this country, along with Britain’s productivity problem, it’s a topic that should be receiving far more attention. In the 2023 Budget the Chancellor announced a big “returnership” initiative to help over-50s back to work, but it was later explained that this was really only signposting […]
Here’s how to find out if you have missing money owed to you in Illinois – NBC Chicago
The Illinois State Treasurer’s office is holding over $5 billion in unclaimed funds for Illinois residents, leaving money on the table for thousands of Illinoisans who may be unaware that they are owed money. According to Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, the Treasurer’s office holds any unclaimed funds until they are claimed by either the original […]
How to invest according to your job and life milestones
Pssst, I’ll let you in on a little secret: want to know what the best possible investment is? Your workplace pension. Now this is not a judgment on your default fund – more on how to review that later – but instead a big pompoms, cheerleading high kick for the scheme itself. Because your workplace […]
How to maintain a career and a family – from non-negotiable family time to odd socks
If you have a question for Helena Morrissey about work, pay or family, please email [email protected] I speak at many events for women in business, and this topic comes up every single time. It doesn’t matter how often we discuss it: on a personal and practical level, the dilemma of career vs family is real […]
How to protect your money when you get married after 50
Tying the knot later in life is becoming more common. The most recent data from the Office for National Statistics shows that a fifth of marriages are now between those aged 50 and over. Along with a new lease of joy and happiness, marriage – or civil partnership – can bring a side helping of […]
Demat Account: How to check transaction history? Here’s a step-by-step guide
A demat account functions similarly to a bank account or an online wallet, but instead of storing money, it holds your financial investments, such as bonds, equities, and mutual funds. To utilise this service, you need to open an online demat account with a registered broker. This digital approach facilitates easy trading without requiring manual […]
How to make pension contributions to lower your tax bill
Top-rate payer? You can save 60.8pc If you use salary sacrifice, your employer might decide to pass on the savings it makes in National Insurance to you via your pension. Additional rate taxpayers would save 45pc in tax, plus 2pc in National Insurance. If the employer passes on its own 13.8pc in National Insurance, this […]
Your $1 bill could be worth up to $150,000, here’s how to check
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Before spending those $1 bills in your wallet, you might want to check if they’re worth more than just a dollar. According to wealthynickel.com, currency collectors are willing to fork over nearly $150,000 for a particular dollar bill because of a printing error. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing estimated nearly 6.4 million […]
How to deal with HMRC when you need to get in touch
If you’re an individual, you can report a change in name or address via the Government Gateway service, post or via HMRC’s app. You can also do this by phone – have your National Insurance number ready. For businesses, you must tell HMRC if your name, business name, personal address or trading address change. You […]