Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have reportedly purchased a mansion worth an eye-watering $40million on Star Island in Miami. The singer, 51, and the basketball player, 45, could soon be neighbours with the world’s social elite; including celebrities, business tycoons and billionaires, after snapping up a property in the ultra-exclusive postcode. The couple splashed out … Read more
Even as lockdown continues and Britain adapts to the coronavirus outbreak, the property market has shown tentative signs of bouncing back. Mortgage approvals have risen, some indices show house prices are up, and the homeloan freeze for those with smaller deposits has thawed somewhat. Those elements and the evidence emerging that axing stamp duty on … Read more
Despite the chaos the coronavirus crisis has reaped on global markets this year, the US has been by far the best performer of 2020. From 31 December 2019 to 7 August 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered 5.3 per cent compared to an 18.3 per cent loss from the UK’s FTSE All Share and a 6 … Read more
Khloe Kardashian is looking for a new home but will Tristan Thompson be joining her? A source close to the 36-year-old reality star confirmed to DailyMail.com that she is house hunting solo despite reports that she and 29-year-old NBA star were buying together. This comes after a Wednesday report from UsWeekly that the pair were looking in the … Read more
More green shoots have appeared in the savings market as the recent revival in fixed-term savings rates has continued over the last week. Challenger banks have continued to increase their rates on short-term fixed-rate deals while best buy tax-free Isas have also been launched. Experts said the presence of Treasury-backed National Savings & Investments at … Read more
BAFTA’s decision-making process has been called into question by the producer of End Of The F***ing World, after he was denied the chance to buy a trophy. The Channel 4 and Netflix show scooped the coveted best drama series prize at the BAFTA TV Awards last month, while Naomie Ackie won for best supporting actress. … Read more
In our Money Pit Stop series, we ask financial experts to give This is Money readers a free portfolio makeover. Mike lives in London and is a marketing executive earning £32,000 per year. He started investing in funds in 2017 and now has a portfolio worth around £80,000 -most recently making a £15,000 profit after the … Read more
Signs of ‘slight green shoots’ amid savings gloom as challenger banks launch new best buy fixed-rates Savings rates on all accounts have collapsed since March due to coronavirus Over the last few weeks some banks have upped their fixed-rates Experts say these ‘baby steps’ suggest a ‘slight revival’ in fixed-rate bonds By George Nixon For … Read more
A new set of motoring awards have named the best pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the market right now for all budgets. The best electrified models were chosen by What Car?, as it launched a unique honours list for chargeable vehicles following a surge in interest during lockdown. To help this growing audience of … Read more
A new motoring awards has named which are the best pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the market right now for all budgets. The bests electrified models have been chosen by What Car? as it launched a unique honours list for chargeable vehicles following a surge in interest during lockdown. To help this growing audience … Read more