FICO has overstepped its bounds in controlling money — Congress needs to take action

It’s summer in America, and housing searches are ramping up. Mortgage rates are high, as are home prices, and the economic outlook is, well, a bit cloudy. Still, the housing market is proving resilient, serving as a vital part of the U.S. economy. Despite an oversupply and sluggish sales, the dream of homeownership feels alive—though […]
Prince William severs connections with affluent supporter after she proposed royal access for money

Prince William has severed connections with a wealthy donor accused of trying to sell access to him for a staggering $27,000. Miner Bamon de Jahrsteiner, the curator of the Philippine Sweis Gallery, reportedly offered a private meeting with the Prince and Princess at the upcoming Royal Charity Polo Cup in exchange for a hefty fee, […]
My girlfriend doesn’t want me to spend money on my children

Dear Abby After the recent passing of my ex-wife, she left our two adult children in a house that’s still in her name. My son is managing okay, but my daughter, who frequently works as a model, is really struggling. The loss has been huge for both of them. On top of that, the house […]
Massie Collects Money Despite Trump’s Anger

Thomas Massey’s Campaign Pushes Forward Amid Trump’s Criticism Representative Thomas Massey from Kentucky has reported a significant fundraising week, with over $177,000 raised, despite facing intense criticism from former President Donald Trump. Massey’s campaign announced this on Thursday, noting that 1,900 contributors rallied in support of him, even as Trump has vowed to back challengers […]
The amount of money people in their 50s have saved in their 401(k)s

Saving for Retirement in Your 50s Workers in their 50s have regularly been putting money into their 401(k) plans. Yet, it seems that many still find themselves not quite reaching the suggested savings goals for retirement. A recent report from Fidelity, which looked at data from over 24 million individuals with 401(k) accounts up to […]
Supreme Court decides on states preventing Medicaid money from going to Planned Parenthood

Supreme Court Decision on Medicaid Funds in South Carolina The Supreme Court has ruled that South Carolina can restrict Medicaid funding for certain clinics, particularly those involved in planned parent-child services. This decision ties into a broader political debate surrounding abortion access. At the center of this issue is Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which raises […]
BIS states that stablecoins do not function well as money and urges for tight restrictions on their use.

BIS Report Questions Stability of Stablecoins A recent report from the International Bank for Reconciliation (BIS) raises doubts about whether stablecoins actually function as effective forms of money in today’s financial landscape. According to the BIS Annual Economic Report 2025, stablecoins do not meet essential criteria for currency, namely “single,” “resilience,” and “integrity.” The report […]
Visa: Stablecoins Offer Potential in Developing Markets and International Money Transfer

Opportunities and Challenges of Stablecoins in Payments Stablecoins present valuable opportunities, particularly in certain use cases like emerging markets. Recently, Jack Forestell, Visa’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer, shared insights in a blog post addressing the importance of these digital currencies. Forestell highlighted situations where users prefer maintaining US dollars due to instability in their […]
DTCpay teams up with Mastercard to improve international money transfers

DTCPAY Collaborates with MasterCard Move for Global Remittances DTCPAY, a digital payment solutions provider from Singapore, has teamed up with MasterCard Move to enhance global remittances for users. This partnership utilizes MasterCard’s extensive money movement capabilities, aiming to improve the speed, security, and transparency of international transactions, according to DTCPAY. Beginning in June, users of […]
X app code suggests a physical card may be arriving for X Money.

X Expands Payment Services Beyond Digital Scope New information indicates that X’s plans for payment services might reach into the physical world. Survey data from app intelligence firms suggests recent updates in the X app allude to features related to physical debit cards, which users could personalize with their X usernames. Recent code strings in […]