Author: Jordan

Crude oil futures traded higher on Monday morning as there was no progress in initiating talks between the US and Iran to end the conflict in West Asia.At 9.14 am on Monday, June Brent oil futures were at $100.31, up by 1.19 per cent, and June crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $95.20, up by 0.85 per cent.May crude oil futures were trading at ₹8994 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Monday against the previous close of ₹8817, up by 2.01 per cent, and June futures were trading at ₹8592…

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Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad. Parliament sitting on Thursday, 23 April, 2026 and presided over by Speaker Anita Among also rejected the government proposal to tax gains from the sale of non-business assets, including land, jewelry, and other personal property. The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2026 are only two of the bills considered and passed by Parliament intended to provide ways through which government will raise revenue to fund the national…

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Back in October 2025, I said goodbye to my AMEX Platinum Charge, calling time on a seven-year relationship. In one sense, this had been a long time coming. While I really loved the early days with NOOK and Platinum af’FAIR, watch shows and wine appreciation, double points and statement credit value, the card just wasn’t pulling its weight anymore. Like Marvel movies, it had started to feel less enjoyable and more like homework, and there came a point where I decided that enough was enough. To put it another way, it wasn’t just expensive— it was exhausting.  Six months later, I wanted to…

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Age Median 401(k) Savings Goal Gap 40s $162,143 $1,428,571 $1,266,428 50s $251,758 $1,428,571 $1,176,813 For early retirees, these aren’t finish lines: They’re starting points. Planning conservatively and saving above the benchmarks can mean the difference between running out of money and retiring with peace of mind. Accessing Your 401(k) Before 59½ It’s important to know that you can’t access your 401(k) funds without a 10% penalty until 59½, aside from limited exceptions. That means anyone retiring before 59½ will need a plan to cover expenses until those funds are accessible. Taxable brokerage accounts, Roth IRA contributions (which can be withdrawn…

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When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

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When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…

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Selling any property can be tricky, but with buy-to-let there are added costs and taxes you’ll want to keep as low as possible.Here, Telegraph Money explains the steps savvy landlords can take to reduce your tax bill and get the maximum return from your buy-to-let sale.We will cover:Before delving into the ways to reduce your tax bill, it’s important to understand the tax landscape when selling a buy-to-let property in the 2026-27 tax year.Tax ratesThe current capital gains tax rates for residential property gains are as follows:Higher or additional-rate income taxpayer: 24pcBasic-rate income taxpayer: 18pcYou’ll only pay this tax if…

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