Marcus Chen

Left banking compliance to write about money without the jargon. Covers budgeting, debt, and getting started with investing.

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Politics

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran’s Overlooked Supreme Leader

Back in January 1979, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi escaped from Iran, taking along his wife, a few jewels, and even

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Personal Finance

Why Most Retirees Cannot Access Social Security's Maximum Benefit

Why Achieving the Highest Social Security Payments Can Be DifficultThe typical monthly retirement payment distributed through Social Security currently averages around $2,084. While this figure might appear modest to some individuals, it truly represents a limited annual income of roughly $25,000 fo

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Investing

Iluka Resources (ILKAY) FY 2025 Q4 Earnings Call Transcript

Iluka Resources Limited (ILKAY) conducted its Q4 2025 Earnings Call on February 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The session

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Business

Leading Packaging Suppliers for Brand Products

You have recently introduced your innovative skincare collection. The formulation is impeccable, and the branding appears polished and professional. However,

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Economy

Sanae Takaichi’s Mandate to Revitalize Japan’s Economy

China appears unenthusiastic about Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s recently appointed prime minister. Reports indicate that thousands of Chinese tourists are rethinking

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Business

Fix Common Tracking Issues in Voluum Campaigns

When you launch a new advertising campaign and notice that traffic is arriving at your offers but your Voluum dashboard displays either zero activity or numbers that fail to align with reports from your traffic provider, it can feel frustrating. In reality, most discrepancies stem from straightforwa

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Business

Africrypt Founders Raees and Ameer Cajee Back in South Africa After Years on the Run

The notorious South African duo known as the “Bitcoin Brothers,” Raees and Ameer Cajee, have reportedly made a discreet return

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Business

Nationwide Leads with Branch Growth and Customer Rewards

High street banks along with building societies continue to compete against digital challengers like Monzo and Starling. Nationwide stands out by relying on its established presence while committing to additional branches that offer direct customer services. This approach allows the organization to

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Investing

UK Companies Deliver Record Q2 Dividends to Income Investors

Income investors have experienced a particularly robust quarter as United Kingdom businesses distributed their highest ever amounts in dividend payments, based on detailed industry analysis and data tracking. This development highlights the resilience and strength of corporate payouts across various

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