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Find out how to make a withdrawal made available by Caixa Econômica Federal for up to R$2,900. See who can get it! Photo: totojang1977/Shutterstock.com Brazilian workers born in August who have opted for the birthday withdrawal option from the Service Time Guarantee Fund (FGTS) can now access their balance. This feature, offered by Caixa Econômica Federal, allows the annual withdrawal of part of the FGTS balance in the worker's month of birth, as an alternative to ending the withdrawal. With up to 2,900 Brazilian Reals issued, this method offers a significant financial opportunity, but requires attention to deadlines and…

London McDonald's has temporarily removed the smiley that appears on millions of its Happy Meal boxes in the UK, in a campaign to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from May 13 to 19. The goal is to remind kids that it's okay not to be happy all the time, which helps encourage family conversations about emotions and break the stigma around forced happiness. A survey commissioned by the company revealed that nearly half (48%) of the country's children feel they should be happy all the time, even if they don't feel that way. McDonald's Mental Health Week Campaign…

The first woman to lead the UK's finances in 800 years, she is an economist Rachel Reeves Shows a special interest in breaking taboos. Raised in south London in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain in the 1980s, Rachel, who was educated at public schools, prided herself on beating all her rivals – mostly boys who attended fee-paying schools – in local chess tournaments. “There was a lot of arrogance,” she recalled years later. “I was as good as them and I was going to prove it.” It was this campaign that moved Reeves, 45, from a primary school in Beckenham to 11…

Great addition Delay in payment of monthly health plan fees, including outstanding fees, does not justify a unilateral breach of contract by the provider, given the substantial fulfillment of the obligation. The health plan claimed that the client was repeatedly late in paying monthly fees. With this understanding, Judge Fabiana Andrea de Almeida Olivera Pellegrino, of the Second Court of the Special Consumer Court System of El Salvador (BA), decided to reestablish the health plan contract. The service provider unilaterally breached the agreement by claiming that the customer paid the monthly fees late and that the January bill…

Itaú Personnalité customers at levels 4 or 5 of the Minhas Vantagens program can redeem the exclusive Stanley mug by paying only the shipping fee. Image: Reproduction When it comes to credit cards, there are many options, but few offer truly differentiated benefits. Itaú credit cards stand out in this scenario, not only for their security and reliability, but also for the exclusive benefits they offer. Imagine being able to turn your purchases into unique experiences, with access to benefits that can make a difference in your daily life. If you are looking for a credit card that offers…

The Central Bank issues an important alert for those using PIX on their mobile phones. Check out the recommendations to ensure the security of your transactions.PIX has quickly become the preferred payment method for Brazilians since its launch in 2020. Thanks to its practicality and speed, it has proven itself as an indispensable tool in everyday life.are widely used for instant transfers and payments.However, with increased usage, new security threats have also emerged that require increased attention from users.Given this, The Central Bank recently issued an important statement for everyone using PIX..The alert focuses on three key points that are…

The pursuit of longevity is a universal goal, and one that is more accessible than ever today, thanks to advances in science and medicine. live until 100 years Health and quality of life is a real possibility, as evidenced by numerous studies and experiences of people who have achieved this milestone. To better understand how to achieve this, it is necessary to observe the practices of individuals who have already reached this age and incorporate proven beneficial habits into our daily lives. Many people around the world are waking up to this reality and providing us with valuable information about…

debateThe nonsense is that Trump wanted to impose a new agenda and have a debate on Fox News on September 4 and cancel the September 10 debate on ABC News. Kamala Na Na Na Na La said she would go to the debate that was already scheduled. Since they say Trump will take a rhetorical hit from Kamala, it would be strange for him to run away from the debate. So there will be a debate.Yes, dear, I am like Trump, I just want to talk about Biden. But Anita Dunn, who was one of Biden's advisers in that fateful…

The new British government announced on Friday the early release of thousands of prisoners to ease overcrowding in prisons that are 99% occupied. Just a week after taking power, Labour was forced to act due to the urgent situation in prisons, with the risk of no vacancies being available in the coming weeks. As of the beginning of 2023, British prisons are 99% full. As of July 8, there were only about 700 vacancies available for men, out of a total of 84,000. “Our prisons are on the verge of collapse,” new Justice Minister…

The move added to investor concerns about a possible recession in the United States.These pessimistic sentiments were exacerbated by the jobs report released last Friday, the second, which showed Unexpected Slowdown in Hiring in July. A recession, by definition, is a decline in a country's economic activity. Since 1974, an economy has been considered in recession when there are two consecutive quarters of decline in gross domestic product (GDP), the total value of goods and services produced in a country during a given period, compared to the previous quarter.Economic recession involves different situations. These include a decline in the level…