Key Takeaways An income fund is a mutual fund or ETF focused on generating current income over capital appreciation by investing in dividends and interest-paying securities. Income funds typically include a mix of bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, and high-dividend stocks to achieve consistent income. While generally considered lower risk than growth-focused funds, income
Franchise systems work better with modern technology built for the people in the brand. getty As franchising moves into 2026, success will come down to getting the right balance between technology and the people behind the brand. The franchising industry is entering a new stage of growth. In 2025, we saw momentum from the entire
Who is behind the future when it comes to the business of financial advice? NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wealth Management announced its Ten to Watch in 2026, an editorially curated list spotlighting 10 individuals who are shaping the future of the business of financial advice—often outside the spotlight, but squarely at the
Three energy developers are in court this week challenging the Trump administration’s freeze of their offshore wind projects, while President Donald Trump says his goal is to not let any “windmills” be built. Danish energy company Orsted, Norwegian company Equinor, and Dominion Energy Virginia each sued to ask the courts to vacate and set aside
Type One Energy plans to build a fusion power plan on the site of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Bull Run coal-fired power plant in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images After decades of being dismissed as perpetually 30 years away, fusion energy—power generated through nuclear fusion reactions—is increasingly viewed as a
Yorkshire Building Society has helped its members save over £2 million in insurance premiums since introducing commission-free Life and Home insurance a year ago. This milestone means thousands of households have enjoyed lower costs and greater peace of mind without compromising on quality cover. The mutual launched these services in response to a clear need,
You could pay the wrong amount of tax if your details are not up to date HMRC has issued a warning to all taxpayers(Image: Getty) HMRC has issued a reminder to taxpayers that the responsibility lies squarely with them to ensure a crucial piece of information is spot-on. Keeping your basic details with the tax
The Motability Scheme helps 815,000 disabled people lease cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters or powered wheelchairs Major changes were announced last November(Image: Getty Images) The UK Government announced in November that changes to tax exemptions for the Motability Scheme are set to be implemented. The scheme is a vital resource for many disabled people and
Sudipto Dasgupta is Global Head of Data, AI, and Automation Platforms at Aon. The insurance industry is at a pivotal moment. Historically reliant on manual processes and legacy systems, insurers now face mounting pressures: rising operational costs, evolving risk landscapes and heightened customer expectations for personalized, digital-first experiences. That makes artificial intelligence (AI) a critical
HMRC issues three-week alert with immediate penalty even if no tax is owed – Birmingham Live Need to know Taxpayers must file and pay their 2024/25 Self Assessment by January 31, 2026, to avoid automatic financial penalties that apply even if there is no tax to pay, or if the tax due is paid on