Housing & Affordability

3+ hour, 5+ min ago   (654+ words) WASHINGTON, Aktualita.co — Millions of American retirees could receive larger Social Security payments in 2027, with the official cost-of-living adjustment announcement approaching as new inflation figures are prepared for release. The annual Social Security COLA is one of the most closely…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1041+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Tax experts said measures proposed under Budget 2027 provide targeted relief to the middle-income segment and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) but may increase the tax load on individuals earning above RM1 million. Budget 2027, tabled by Prime Minister…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (398+ words) Three in four senior industry leaders expect tokenisation to transform how money and assets move through the financial system. Lloyds Bank has said the UK's financial services are on the brink of being "transformed" by tokenisation. Three in four senior…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1609+ words) HSBC has extended the deadline on its Revolution card’s sign-up promotion by three months, with up to 16,800 bonus miles now available for applications submitted by 31st December 2026. You’ll still need S$1,000 of spend from your card account opening date to the…...

13+ hour, 17+ min ago   (197+ words) Some over-65s will only receive the lower amount Winter Fuel Payments will only be worth the lowest amount of £100 for certain pensioners, DWP has confirmed. The Government support is usually worth either £200 or £300. Money will be entering bank accounts again…...

13+ hour, 46+ min ago   (274+ words) More cash will be entering bank accounts over the coming weeks Bumper payments worth around £1,245 will be arriving for some pensioners in November. Winter Fuel Payments will be arriving next month, on top of usual pension payments. It will make…...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (220+ words) Some older state pensioners will receive two DWP state pension payments in October 2026 Some fortunate older state pensioners could enjoy a particularly prosperous October, with two DWP state pension payments amounting to as much as £1,479.20. Individuals with gaps in their…...

14+ hour, 19+ min ago   (226+ words) Andy Burnham plans to adjust the triple lock.(Image: Sean Gallup/PA Wire) Major changes around state pension payments are planned from 2030. New rules would impact how much the rate for over-65s goes up each year. Andy Burnham plans to…...

6+ hour, 58+ min ago   (373+ words) Some lucky older state pensioners will have a bumper October with two DWP state pension payments totalling up to £1,479.20. Those who retired before April 2016 are given less per week than new state pensioners in their basic weekly payments, at £184.90 per…...

12+ hour, 11+ min ago   (618+ words) Andy Burnham has provided clarification following proposed alterations to the State Pension. The Prime Minister has confirmed that should Labour secure victory at the next general election the party intends to reform the mechanism determining yearly increases. Existing regulations mean…...