By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales jumped by the most in almost three years in January as consumers recovered their appetite for spending, suggesting the economy could emerge quickly from its recession in the second half of last year. Sales volumes increased by 3.4% from December, much stronger…

Between half and three-quarters of older adults are diagnosed with pre-diabetes. But what does it mean? And what should you do if you get such a diagnosis? Increasingly, many experts say older patients should not overreact. A diagnosis of pre-Type 2 diabetes often produces anxiety and confusion in seniors. It…

Mortgage rates are down for the second straight week, but still remain stubbornly high for many would-be buyers. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage ticked down to 6.95% this week from 6.99% last week. The average rate…

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One of the most important lessons regarding your finances to understand is to preserve and protect your credit score, as it can affect many directions and decisions throughout your life. “Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life; it goes a long way toward…

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I came across a fascinating wealth report put together by Bank of America. One section of the survey underscored a theme that investors may not be surprised by given a general distrust among young investors of traditional financial markets. It turns out that private equity investments are seen as a…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.China’s online shopping extravaganzas are beginning to lose their lustre as the country’s ecommerce platforms battle to offer steep discounts year round.Sales during what is usually China’s blowout mid-year shopping festival, known…

Investing.com– Most Asian currencies kept to a tight range on Friday, while the dollar was headed for a negative week ahead of key U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, which is expected to provide more cues on the path of U.S. interest rates.  The data comes just a few days after the…

Investing.com — U.S. stock futures pointed to a mixed opening on Wall Street after equities advanced in the prior session. Coinbase (NASDAQ:) reports better-than-anticipated earnings in the fourth quarter thanks to a jump in activity on the crypto exchange following the approval of exchange-traded funds tracking the spot price of .…