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The couple earn about $240,000 a year now, which has allowed them to pay down a lot of their credit card debt and build savings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The child element of universal credit will automatically increase from May onwards, owing to the workings of the scheme so eligible parents do not need to apply.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Iran’s military claimed credit for downing additional U.S. aircraft as the operation unfolded, including two Black Hawk helicopters and two C-130 military transport planes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“The likelihood of a prolonged period of higher energy prices, decelerating credit card data and channel checks have investors skeptical on how inelastic air travel demand can be,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Word spread quickly in the small world of subprime mortgage bond creators and traders: AIG FP was now selling credit default swaps on triple-A-rated subprime bonds for a mere 0.12 percent a year.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis