Finance
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Parcel thefts: the rise of ‘porch pirates’
The Explainer A surge in packages stolen from doorsteps is affecting more and more UK households
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The longevity economy is booming as people live longer
The Explainer The sector is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How your household budget could look in 2026
The Explainer The government is trying to balance the nation’s books but energy bills and the cost of food could impact your finances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Musk wins $1 trillion Tesla pay package
Speed Read The package would expand his stake in the company to 25%
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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FIRE is catching as people want to leave the traditional workforce
In the spotlight Many are taking steps to leave the workforce sooner than usual
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How to manage your money at university
The Explainer Student discounts, bank accounts and other perks can help with income
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Mortgage reform: is Rachel Reeves betting the house on City rules shake-up?
Today's Big Question Reforms could create up to 36,000 additional mortgages next year
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Who wants to be a millionaire? The dark side of lottery wins
In The Spotlight Is hitting the jackpot a dream come true or actually a nightmare?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Week Unwrapped: How did Japan become a space superpower?
Podcast Plus, why on earth are Labubu dolls so popular? Will buy-now-pay-later cause a new financial crisis?
By The Week UK Published
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Visa wants to let AI make credit card purchases for you
The Explainer The program will allow you to set a budget and let AI learn from your shopping preferences
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump's crypto 'sea change' upends Washington's finances
In the Spotlight By embracing digital currency, the White House is clearing a path for a new era in dubious self-enrichment
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump tariffs: five scenarios for the world's economy
The Explainer A US recession? A trade war with China? How 'Liberation Day' could realign the globe
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Could a private equity deal be the end of Walgreens?
Today's Big Question The pharmacy chain will be taken private in a $10 billion deal
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The rise of the world's first trillionaire
in depth When will it happen, and who will it be?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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