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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Experienced investors advise how to stop saving and start investing

The article discusses guidance from seasoned investors on transitioning from merely saving money to actively investing it for greater financial growth.

Mar 23 • 08:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Student debt eats away home deposit savings to the tune of £2,000 a year, says Barclays

A Barclays report reveals that individuals with student debt save nearly £2,000 less annually for home deposits compared to those without such loans.

Mar 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Criticism from the Union: Is the new Klingbeil pension a killer for returns?

The new pension reform proposed by Financial Minister Lars Klingbeil faces intense criticism from the Union faction for being overly complicated and costly, despite aims to simplify retirement savings.

Mar 22 • 13:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Wealth Question: When a Million in Savings Is Not Enough

The article discusses the growing pension gap particularly affecting high earners, emphasizing that many are unaware of their inadequate retirement savings.

Mar 22 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Savers told how to boost returns 'free from tax' ahead of April deadline

UK savers are advised to utilize their tax-free ISA allowance before the April deadline to maximize their savings returns.

Mar 22 • 04:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert says married couples 'have 2 weeks' to claim £1,260 lump sum

The BBC warns married couples that they only have two weeks to claim a potential back payment of £1,260 through the Marriage Allowance.

Mar 20 • 23:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Pension Payments: Beware of This Tax Trap in Retirement Provision

The article discusses the tax implications for employees who opt to withdraw their entire occupational pension savings at once, highlighting potential conflicts with tax authorities.

Mar 20 • 12:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Savings banks turn a profit... Decline in delinquency rate to 6% due to 'cleanup of bad debts'

Savings banks have reported a significant improvement in their financial health by actively resolving bad debts, resulting in a drop in delinquency rates to 6% and a return to profitability last year.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Milena Apostolaki: Current question about new banking charges

Milena Apostolaki raises concerns about new banking charges and the consequent profits banks are reaping at the expense of citizens' savings.

Mar 19 • 09:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Financial Literacy Expert: Latvian Residents Live for Today

A financial expert emphasizes that Latvian citizens struggle with long-term financial planning, often prioritizing immediate financial needs over savings and investments.

Mar 19 • 08:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The bankruptcy administrator is starting to clarify the assets of the Tartu Savings and Loan Association

A bankruptcy administrator has been appointed to clarify the financial situation of the Tartu Savings and Loan Association following a court's acceptance of a bankruptcy petition.

Mar 18 • 17:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Retirement Provision: Goodbye, Life Insurance

Germany's life insurance policies, once favored for retirement savings, are now in crisis, leading savers to seek alternatives as the industry faces reputational decline due to high costs and rigidity.

Mar 18 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

NatWest banker's '£10 rule' she tells every customer 'increases your money'

A NatWest banker shares a simple '£10 rule' aimed at helping customers grow their savings through effective financial tips.

Mar 18 • 14:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LIVE: Financial Literacy Week Discussion – "From Small Amounts to Investments"

The discussion aims to provide a practical guide for beginners interested in investing and building their future capital.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VIDEO: Discussion on Financial Literacy Week – 'From Small Amounts to Investments'

The discussion aims to provide a practical guide for beginners looking to enter the investment world and build their financial future.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The added interest rate on mortgage loans was reduced in January for hundreds of loans

In January, the added interest rate on mortgage loans was lowered for 370 loans in Latvia.

Mar 18 • 13:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyobo Life Insurance Finalizes Acquisition of SBI Savings Bank... Financial Commission Approves Major Shareholder Change

Kyobo Life Insurance has successfully completed the major shareholder eligibility review to acquire the country's top savings bank, SBI Savings Bank, marking its entry into the savings bank sector.

Mar 18 • 08:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

My husband is an abstaining alcoholic, but I fear he has succumbed to another addiction. How to sensitively set boundaries so we don't lose our savings?

A woman discusses her concerns about her husband, a recovering alcoholic, who may have developed a new obsession with restoring vintage cars, potentially endangering their finances.

Mar 18 • 06:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC says 750,000 Brits can claim 'forgotten' fund if born between two dates

The HMRC is urging 750,000 young Britons to claim 'forgotten' Child Trust Fund accounts worth an average of £2,242 each.

Mar 18 • 05:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Savings Plan: When It Is Convenient to Join and What Are Its Advantages and Disadvantages, According to a Specialist

The article explains the Savings Plan system in Argentina, highlighting its features, advantages, and disadvantages for consumers.

Mar 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Piera-kakis: "More quality jobs from the Union of Savings and Investments"

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Piera-kakis highlights the urgent need for deeper financial integration in Europe during a conference in Paris, emphasizing the importance of the Union of Savings and Investments (SIU) for creating quality jobs.

Mar 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Building Green is More Expensive. Savings Come Only After Moving In

The article discusses the higher costs associated with green building, emphasizing that financial savings are realized only after residents start living in green homes.

Mar 17 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The 8 Best Interest-Bearing Accounts of March 2026 to Make Your Savings Profitable

The article discusses the top interest-bearing accounts available in March 2026 that offer the best returns on savings.

Mar 17 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide customers may see £84 payment land in accounts

Nationwide Building Society is encouraging its members to save more by highlighting opportunities for better interest rates and introducing regular saver accounts.

Mar 17 • 08:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Why Cost Optimization Must Be Always-On?

Companies are facing increasing operational costs, and traditional savings programs are no longer sufficient for long-term financial stability.

Mar 16 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro prioritized funds and fixed income in portfolio but maintained savings and capitalization

Banker Daniel Vorcaro held a diverse investment portfolio before his preventive arrest linked to financial fraud investigations, according to tax data obtained by Folha.

Mar 16 • 17:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Depot Check: "We Were Immediately in the Red by Up to 15 Percent"

A personal finance article discusses the investment portfolio of a German couple and assesses their financial preparation for retirement.

Mar 16 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits name best and worst financial advice as they slam 'just use a credit card'

A recent survey reveals that many Brits identify emergency savings and living within one's means as the best financial advice, contrasting sharply with advice to spend freely or use credit cards irresponsibly.

Mar 16 • 15:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis shares 'top' ISA rates as April deadline approaches

Financial expert Martin Lewis highlights the best cash and fixed ISA rates available before the April cut-off date for tax-free savings in the UK.

Mar 16 • 15:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Crime & Justice

In the case of the embezzled MSD savings bank, the court imposed sentences of seven to nine years in prison

The court has sentenced individuals involved in the MSD savings bank embezzlement case to prison terms ranging from seven to nine years.

Mar 16 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pension mistakes that could cost thousands before April 1

Common pension errors may lead to significant financial losses for savers ahead of the approaching tax deadline of April 1.

Mar 16 • 10:05 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Financial Planning: How long will it take to become a millionaire by investing ₹20,000 a month? This strategy will help you.

The article discusses how consistent investments of ₹20,000 per month can lead to becoming a millionaire over time through the power of compounding and long-term planning.

Mar 14 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis issues £20,000 savings warning 'don't leave it to last minute'

Financial expert Martin Lewis warns savers to utilize their £20,000 ISA allowance before the deadline on April 5, 2026, as failure to do so could result in lost savings opportunities.

Mar 14 • 05:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

No need to wait for the so-called re-enrollment to save in PPK

Participants in the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) can change their decision to discontinue contributions before the set deadline.

Mar 13 • 16:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pension Policy: Private Retirement Savings Are to Become Much Cheaper

The German government plans to enhance private retirement savings as a vital part of the pension system, emphasizing the need for state support to encourage citizens to invest.

Mar 13 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The most profitable deposits of March 2026

The article discusses the top eight high-interest savings accounts available in March 2026, emphasizing fixed, mixed, and variable mortgages.

Mar 13 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensions warning in UK issued as thousands lost from savings

The UK pensions watchdog has issued a severe warning about scammers draining retirement funds, indicating that around £500,000 has already been lost.

Mar 13 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide statement over 'important' account change customers should make

Nationwide Building Society has urged customers to make important changes to their accounts to better support their savings habits amidst rising financial pressures.

Mar 13 • 04:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'They emptied my accounts, I did not recover everything': Érika Buenfil details how she fell victim to a fraud

Actress Érika Buenfil has revealed that she fell victim to a banking fraud that drained her savings due to unauthorized access by a former bank employee.

Mar 13 • 02:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador needs field financial education, not just speeches

Ecuador faces challenges of persistent informality and volatile income, necessitating practical financial education rather than theoretical discussions.

Mar 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Investing in Your Future: The Power of Transforming Your Savings into Investment

The article discusses the shift in the Mexican economy towards empowering individuals to transition from savers to investors through accessible local financial products.

Mar 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Panel awards $3.8m to ‘mom and pop’ investors whose risky investments tanked

A panel has awarded $3.8 million to thirteen Florida retirees who lost significant funds due to a financial adviser’s risky investment strategies.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Valuable Real Estate and Hundreds of Thousands of Euros in Savings: Take a Look at the Asset Cards of the State Leadership

Recent disclosures reveal the financial assets of Croatia's highest state officials, including Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, President Zoran Milanović, and Speaker of Parliament Gordan Jandroković.

Mar 12 • 09:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Book: Millionaire Vesa Puttonen Invested Army Daily Allowances – Here’s What Happened

Finance professor Vesa Puttonen shares his early investment experiences from his time in the army, which led him to significant financial lessons after losing his savings in a company bankruptcy.

Mar 12 • 06:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Urgent warning from the bank. Are Poles' savings at risk?

Alior Bank issues a warning to its clients about increasing sophistication in internet and phone scams targeting Polish citizens' savings.

Mar 12 • 04:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

TasTAFE to review courses in bid to find $45m in savings

TasTAFE is set to review its courses as it seeks to achieve $45 million in savings amid financial challenges following the removal of government subsidies for some programs.

Mar 11 • 21:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Finnish youth no longer believe in the pension system and have started to save massively

A recent survey reveals that Finnish youth have lost faith in the pension system and are increasingly saving for their future.

Mar 11 • 07:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Golden window’ to stash money into ISAs opens as £500 cashback offered

Experts warn that savers have limited time to utilize their annual ISA allowance as a lucrative offer from HSBC prompts interest in ISAs.

Mar 10 • 15:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What position does Argentina occupy in a global ranking of underground economies

Argentina ranks second in the world for the amount of cash held outside the financial system, highlighting the significant issue of 'under-the-mattress' savings.

Mar 10 • 13:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Warning for UK households with £5,000 in bank account

A study indicates that many UK households with £5,000 in their bank accounts are making a financially unwise decision by leaving their money in low-interest current accounts instead of transferring to savings.

Mar 10 • 06:05 UTC

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