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Ifo Chief Proposes Scrapping Reduced VAT on Staples, Compensating Low Earners with Cash Credits
Clemens Fuest wants Germany to replace the 7% reduced VAT on food and other goods with the full 19% rate, paired with an...
Russian Law Enforcement Pushes to Refund Realtor Fees When Property Deals Are Voided for Fraud
A proposal by the Interior Ministry, FSB and Prosecutor General’s Office would force real estate agents to return their ...
Senate Bill Would Subject Home Equity Investments to Federal Mortgage Disclosure Rules
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s Home Equity Lending Integrity Act aims to bring HEIs under the Truth in Lending Act, requiring the s...
Why Expert Advice Is the Keystone of Successful Art Investment
A Forbes Italia feature – albeit paid – highlights how qualified consultants help collectors avoid costly mistakes and b...
US Stock Fund Investors Near-Perfectly Captured Returns; Crypto ETF Fans Lost 5.8% a Year
Morningstar’s 2026 Mind the Gap study shows US equity fund investors captured nearly all of a 13.3% annual return, but c...
NBB Cardholders Get 20% Off Turkish Airlines Flights
National Bank of Bahrain partners with Turkish Airlines to offer a 20% discount on flights, accessible via NBB Points ap...
How to Find the Best UK Savings Rate and Avoid the Bonus Trap
A new weekly comparison from Moneyfacts helps savers spot top deals, but tax band, access needs and intro-rate expiry ca...
Selic Falls to 14%: Is Fixed Income Still Worth It? Brazilian Strategists Weigh In
Despite the central bank's widely anticipated quarter-point cut, Brazil's benchmark rate remains historically elevated. ...
Lexus GX 2026 Trim Guide: The Base Model Is the Real Value Play
With no changes for 2026, the six-trim Lexus GX lineup still starts at $69,885. We break down which version delivers the...
Two-Room Apartment Rents in Buenos Aires: Neighbourhood Prices and the Year’s Biggest Hikes
Average rent for a two-room apartment in CABA reached $873,668 in July, up 30.7% year-on-year but trailing inflation. Lu...
Dental tourism to Turkey: How to vet clinics and avoid a costly smile
Lower prices are driving patients from German-speaking Europe to Turkish dentists, but a good result demands more than a...
The Math Behind Financial Independence: Building a Portfolio You Can Live On
A Hungarian FIRE movement leader explains the 25x rule for building a self-sustaining portfolio and the decades of disci...
Post-Kumamoto Earthquake: Police Warn of Burglaries and Donation Scams
Japanese authorities are warning of a spike in empty-home burglaries and fake charity donation requests following the ma...
Two Airline Pilots Turned a Bad RV Rental Into a Retirement Side Business
After a disappointing RV trip, Carrie and Brian Smith bought seven vehicles and launched Suite Glamping Adventures. They...
France’s €300k Productive-Investment Route to EU Residence Attracts Turkish Investors
As Turkish demand for European residence soars, France offers a distinct alternative: a minimum €300,000 investment in b...
France’s Car ‘Malus’ Revenue Set to Break €1 Billion as CO₂ Threshold Tightens
Over half of new cars sold in France now incur the ecological malus, pushing expected 2026 tax take past €1 billion. The...
A Navy Veteran Lost $100K to a Sweepstakes Scam—and Nearly His Home. How It Happened
A retired Navy chief with dementia was conned into sending over $100,000 to scammers who claimed he'd won a sweepstakes....
Kochie Warns RBA: Another Hike Would Push Households 'Over the Edge'
David Koch says Australian mortgage holders are already buckling under high costs, and a further rate rise would be deva...
AustralianSuper Raises Admin Fees for First Time Since 2022, Affecting 3.6 Million
AustralianSuper's 3.6 million accumulation members face higher admin fees from October 31, with weekly costs rising up t...
Crossbench Plan to Fast-Track Fix for Australia's 'Widow Tax' Loophole on Negative Gearing
Senator David Pocock pushes for an early vote to protect divorcing and widowed property investors from losing negative g...
SpaceX Created a New Class of Ultrawealthy—Here’s What Comes Next
SpaceX’s IPO minted thousands of paper millionaires, but staggered lockups, tax traps and market swings mean the real we...
Portugal Shifts Car Tax to Fixed Dates, Introduces Instalments Above €100
From 2028, Portugal’s annual road tax (IUC) will be due on fixed dates instead of the vehicle’s registration month, with...
Quantum Computing Sector Forecast to Reach $65 Billion by 2030 in Thematic Investment Note
A thematic stock recommendation overview highlights exponential growth potential for quantum computing, projecting the m...
Russia's Loan Holiday Rejections: Why Up to 70% of Applications Are Turned Down
An expert warns that most Russian borrowers seeking a payment holiday fail to meet the strict legal criteria, with poor ...
From US value stocks to Swiss francs: an Africa-focused investor's own portfolio
Adenia Partners' Alexis Caude explains his conservative personal strategy: gold, value equities, index funds, Swiss fran...
Kazakhstan Drops Inflation Guarantee on Pensions: What 2.5 Million Savers Must Know
From January 2027, the state will no longer top up pension savings when returns lag inflation. The move shifts investmen...
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite Drops to €134.99 in PcComponentes Deal
Xiaomi's Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite is discounted by 20% to €134.99 at PcComponentes. Here's what the specs, reviews and ...
Slovaks Nearly Split Between Property Investment and Holidays, 365.invest Survey Shows
An Ipsos survey for asset manager 365.invest finds Slovaks almost evenly divided: 48% would choose property over a holid...
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card review: Does the $149 fee pay for itself?
The Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card bundles Diamond status, 20% off award nights and up to $115 in annual credits —...
DS No8 Deal of the Day: £359-a-Month Lease Undercuts BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron
DS Automobiles' flagship EV can be leased from £359.21 a month, undercutting German executive rivals — though a large up...