Economy

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Fashion brand LK Bennett on brink of collapse

Clothing chain acquired by China-based backers out of 2019 insolvency applies to appoint administrators

8 months ago

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Rule expands penalty-free early 401(k) withdrawals

A provision from the 2022 Secure Act 2.0 is now in effect that allows limited penalty-free withdrawals from 401(k)s to pay long-term care insurance premiums.

8 months ago

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Retirees should use these 3 strategies to get rid of debt in 2026, experts say

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8 months ago

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I bring in $66K/year as a private chef in NYC

Cintia Diaz, 33, took on various restaurant roles over the years, from server and bartender to maître d' and host. Today, she is a private chef and culinary educator in New York City. Cintia offers meal prep services and private dinners for her clients. In 2025, she brought in around $66,000 in gross income.

8 months ago

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Jhoots Pharmacy chain could face insolvency after Lloyds Bank high court application

Struggling company, which has run more than 100 outlets, has been criticised by MPs over claims it failed to pay locum pharmacists

8 months ago

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Five charts that explain the global economic outlook for 2026

Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year ahead

8 months ago

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Best and worst asset classes of 2025. Gold wins the year

Gold is this year's winner while oil and crypto have faced headwinds.

8 months ago

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Home prices are getting slightly more affordable, but down payments are still holding buyers back

Housing is getting more affordable thanks to lower prices and lower mortgage rates, but it still takes more time to save for a down payment than pre-pandemic.

8 months ago