As you contemplate what the year ahead could bring, here are five simple ways to reset your finances for 2026. Don’t ...

Soft switching is opening a new bank account without closing your original one. Here's why you might want to do this and how to manage multiple accounts.

The same NerdWallet study found that 46% of Americans want to save money for emergencies in 2026. Start with whatever you can spare. Make it $20, $50, $75 or whatever jibes with your budget right now.

In October 2025, The Straits Times launched our Finding Joy series and called for submissions spotlighting one thing that brought readers joy. Almost 100 submissions were received. Over 20 have been ...

At the heart of this drawing is a gentle portrayal of a girl whose grace is emphasized through soft lines and carefully layered tones. The artwork uses subtle transitions of light to shape her ...

A bank has launched a new savings account with a competitive 4.25% interest rate. Brits could be missing out on hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds by leaving their savings in non-interest-bearing ...

Bank of America forecasts Nifty to hit 29,000 by 2026 as FIIs return and earnings accelerate 2025 is drawing to a close, but what’s the call for the markets in 2026? The Bank of America, Global ...

A UK bank is launching a scheme to “double the salary” of ten lucky account holders every month through a random draw. Digital bank Monzo says it will match the salary payments of ten customers each ...

Monzo Bank is launching a double payday draw for current account customers as it looks to attract more into using it as their main account. The digital bank, with 14million customers, will double the ...

Here’s a closer look at some of the easiest bank accounts to open. Account details and annual percentage rates (APYs) are accurate as of December 22, 2025. *Earn up to 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield ...