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French PM pressures lawmakers to pass 2026 budget despite parliament tensions

FILE PHOTO: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to deliver a speech during the first general discussion on a draft 2026 Budget Bill (first part - PLF 2026) during a session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to deliver a speech during the first general discussion on a draft 2026 Budget Bill (first part - PLF 2026) during a session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Why a man who earned over $88k a month had total savings of only $13k

This case shows that high income does not mean high savings if your expenses are equally high as well.
This case shows that high income does not mean high savings if your expenses are equally high as well.

When joint bank accounts with relatives can still be shared by ex-spouses

 In a dispute, joint bank account owners must still prove their entitlement to the funds because the law will not automatically define who owns the money.
 In a dispute, joint bank account owners must still prove their entitlement to the funds because the law will not automatically define who owns the money.

Me and My Money: Spending on the little things keeps this exec on track with financial goals

ST20251103_202551400488: Gin Tay/ almaribank/Annabelle Liang Yanting/
(For Me & My Money)
Portraits of Kevan Chow, 43, CFO of MariBank, photographed at Rochester Commons on Nov 3, 2025.
ST20251103_202551400488: Gin Tay/ almaribank/Annabelle Liang Yanting/
(For Me & My Money)
Portraits of Kevan Chow, 43, CFO of MariBank, photographed at Rochester Commons on Nov 3, 2025.

Jamaican farms reel from Hurricane Melissa, fueling fears of food shortages

Osbourne Brumley, an egg farmer, stands at his ‘hurricane-proof’ egg-producing facility that was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa, in New Holland, St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, November 1, 2025.  REUTERS/Maria Alejandra Cardona
Osbourne Brumley, an egg farmer, stands at his ‘hurricane-proof’ egg-producing facility that was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa, in New Holland, St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, November 1, 2025.  REUTERS/Maria Alejandra Cardona

Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue

FILE PHOTO: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov attends a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, July 2, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov attends a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, July 2, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool/File Photo

Chinese savers have almost $30 trillion and few options to invest beyond stocks

FILE PHOTO: A China yuan note is seen in this illustration photo May 31, 2017.     REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A China yuan note is seen in this illustration photo May 31, 2017.     REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo

Young & Savvy

An unexpected bill when I took my terrapin to the vet: A lesson in pet costs

Severus II's medical treatment has far exceeded the writer's expectations of how much a turtle would cost her.
Severus II's medical treatment has far exceeded the writer's expectations of how much a turtle would cost her.

UOB to trim deposit rates on flagship account from Sept 1 after OCBC cut; DBS stays unchanged

A flagship savings account is a bank’s best savings product, which offers bonus interest rates that go up as customers transact more with the bank.
A flagship savings account is a bank’s best savings product, which offers bonus interest rates that go up as customers transact more with the bank.

How to plan to spend your retirement savings

**EMBARGO: No electronic distribution, Web posting or street sales before SUNDAY 5:01 A.M. ET JULY 13, 2025. No exceptions for any reasons. EMBARGO set by source.** Most people enter retirement without any idea how to manage withdrawing their savings without running out of money. (Blair Kelly/The New York Times) Ñ FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY RETIREMENT WITHDRAWALS BY BRIAN J. OÕCONNOR FOR FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2025.  ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. Ñ
**EMBARGO: No electronic distribution, Web posting or street sales before SUNDAY 5:01 A.M. ET JULY 13, 2025. No exceptions for any reasons. EMBARGO set by source.** Most people enter retirement without any idea how to manage withdrawing their savings without running out of money. (Blair Kelly/The New York Times) Ñ FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY RETIREMENT WITHDRAWALS BY BRIAN J. OÕCONNOR FOR FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2025.  ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. Ñ

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