New PayPal app brings savings, bill payments, crypto, shopping tools

PayPal has hinted at an overhaul of its mobile app to bring new features and services and now we’re seeing the first version of this “super app”. The new app brings several new tools for users including direct deposit, a digital wallet, bill payments, shopping tools, and even cryptocurrency capabilities. It also brings a new … Read more

Kelly Clarkson’s $200K per month payments to her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock are only ‘temporary’

Kelly Clarkson’s $200,000-per-month payments to Brandon Blackstock are reportedly only a short term form of support until their divorce is finalized. It was reported this week that Kelly, 39, had been ordered by a judge in her divorce case to pay her ex-husband Brandon $150,000 per month in spousal support, as well as a further … Read more

Messenger brings new chat themes, quick reply bar, QR code for payments

Despite the many issues with Facebook, it’s still one of the most popular social media platforms out there. Their Messenger app in particular still has a lot of loyal users. So any new feature added through an update is almost always welcome, as long as it’s not a major thing that messes up the app’s … Read more

Payments firm Klarna valued at £32bn after raising funds for expansion

Payments firm Klarna valued at £32bn after raising fresh funds to help its expansion By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:16 BST, 10 June 2021 | Updated: 22:28 BST, 10 June 2021 Payments firm Klarna is now worth £32billion after raising a fresh chunk of money to help fund its expansion. The shopping … Read more

Self-employed may be forced to work for YEARS longer if they cut pension payments during pandemic

Hundreds of thousands of self-employed people have endured a tough 14 months as business has plummeted.  Only the Government’s income support scheme has kept many afloat.  Understandably, those who run their own businesses have looked to batten down the hatches – and often, it has been the contributions they make into a pension that have … Read more

Ex GCHQ boss calls for ban on ransom payments after criminals targeted hospitals in Ireland

Britain’s ex-GCHQ chief has urged the government to ban ransomware payments to stop criminals profiteering from attacks. Ciaran Martin, the founding chief executive of GCHQ’s Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), spoke after the Irish health service was targeted by international criminals yesterday. The Taoiseach refused to pay a ransom demand after the Health Service Executive (HSE) … Read more

Ex GCHQ boss calls for ban on ransom payments after criminals targeted hospitals in Ireland

Britain’s ex-GCHQ chief has urged the government to ban ransomware payments to stop criminals profiteering from attacks. Ciaran Martin, the founding chief executive of GCHQ’s Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), spoke after the Irish health service was targeted by international criminals yesterday. The Taoiseach refused to pay a ransom demand after the Health Service Executive (HSE) … Read more

WhatsApp money transfer service, payments now ready in Brazil

WhatsApp remains as another important instant messaging platform today. Facebook regularly rolls out updates and new features. Just recently, we mentioned WhatsApp is testing out a 24-hour disappearing messages option. It’s also possibly working on a cross-platform backup. We also won’t forget those encrypted video and voice calls to desktop app. WhatsApp continues to combat … Read more

Cutting pension payments during Covid could cost over-50s tens of thousands

Millions of over-50s could be tens of thousands of pounds worse off in retirement after cutting pension contributions during the pandemic One in eight workers aged over 50 cut their pension payments in Covid crisis Expert says savers should consider every possible alternative before doing this Do you need help fixing your finances? Find a … Read more

£50k cost of cutting pension payments during Covid

Millions of over-50s could be tens of thousands of pounds worse off in retirement after reducing their pension contributions during the pandemic By Rachel Rickard Straus, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 1 May 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 1 May 2021 Millions of over-50s could be tens of thousands of pounds worse off … Read more