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Key Takeaways Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania are considered to be the most tax-friendly states for retirees.Thirty-eight states don’t tax Social Security income.Thirty-seven states don’t tax most military retirement pay.Fifteen states exempt pension income from state taxes.Nine states have no income tax at all. After a lifetime of contributing to Social Security, building up a retirement plan, or earning a pension, you may be bracing for a big tax hit in retirement. Now you’re ready to punch your last time card and your state has its hand out for some tax dollars as well. Or does it? While federal taxes…
Image credit: AppleTrack/X account As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone 17, Kaspersky reported a surge in scams exploiting the launch hype. Fraudsters are using fake websites, bogus lotteries, and sham “tester” recruitment schemes to steal personal data and financial details, posing serious risks of identity theft and financial loss. One scam involves counterfeit websites designed to mimic Apple’s official store, enticing users with “preorders before it sells out” but capturing bank card information during checkout. A deceptive site posing as Apple’s official website with a Book Now button leading to a financial data submission form Fraudsters are also…
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Image: Getty Images/ Supplied Priority Pass has launched Priority Pass Private, a luxury full-service airport experience aimed at high-net-worth (HNW) travellers, with initial rollout across more than 70 airports in Europe and the Middle East. The invitation-only product is designed for businesses such as private banks and wealth managers to reward top-tier clients. It offers access to private terminals, expedited check-in and security, immigration fast-track, VIP lounges, gourmet dining and direct-to-aircraft boarding. Priority Pass Private available across 76 airports The service is available at 76 airports in over 30 countries, including hubs in London, Dubai, Paris, Los Angeles, Singapore, Zurich,…
Key Takeaways Original Medicare doesn’t cover most dental services, unless they’re tied to another covered procedure. Some Medicare Advantage (MA) plans include dental benefits. The American Dental Association (ADA) says MA dental coverage is often limited, confusing, and inconsistent. In a letter to Congress, it called for reforms to expand seniors’ access to care. To avoid unexpected costs, you should ask about provider networks, what’s covered, annual maximums, waiting periods, and out-of-pocket expenses before enrolling. Alternatives to MA dental benefits include standalone dental insurance, discount programs, or bundled dental, vision, and hearing plans that may provide broader coverage. What the…
Image: Supplied Al Huzaifa, long celebrated for craftsmanship, precision, and five decades of excellence in furniture and interiors, has officially expanded into real estate with the launch of Al Huzaifa Properties. The brand’s first development, Soléva Beach Residences on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, valued at Dhs450m, has now been unveiled to the public. The fully furnished residences are scheduled for completion by Q4 2027. From furniture to interiors and now real estate, Al Huzaifa continues its legacy of design-led delivery built on skill, material expertise, and premium design. With the launch of Al Huzaifa Properties, the “World of…
Key Takeaways A steady, well-paying job provides you with the security you need to plan for your financial future, while a passion fuels your creativity. You can have both by pursuing your passion through freelancing and side hustles in addition to keeping a stable, full-time job. To find the right job for you, research a company’s background, do labor market research, and reach out to people who work at the company for insights on working there. It can be tough deciding whether to pursue your passion or get a more practical job. Would you prefer doing something you love everyday…
Turkish police have detained 14 people in an investigation into suspected manipulation of transactions on the country’s main stock exchange, Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday. It said staff from local investment firm Investco Holding INVES.IS were among those detained. Investco’s shares plunged 10 per cent in early trade. Prosecutors have determined that there were unnatural increases in trading volumes and share prices on Borsa Istanbul, causing losses to small investors, the state-owned agency reported, citing a prosecutors’ statement. They also found that proceeds from those trades were laundered in violation of the country’s capital markets law, Anadolu said. Investco representatives…
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the EU economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Mario Draghi has warned that the EU’s economic competitiveness is on the retreat due to “inaction” by Brussels and national capitals, a year after the former Italian premier set out recommendations on how to close the gap with global rivals such as the US and China.Draghi, who also served as president of the European Central Bank, was tasked by the European Commission to put forward a report on the bloc’s competitiveness in September last year. His 383 recommendations were adopted by the…