Premium bonds: more chance of win as NS&I ups prize fund rate again
NS&I is raising premium bond prize fund rates to 4.35% annually starting in September, improving winning odds to 21,000-1 and adding approximately 308,000 more prizes each month.
What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security
Connecticut voters selected Luke Bronin in a Democratic primary for a House seat previously held by Social Security advocate John Larson, potentially affecting congressional efforts to address the program’s 2032 funding crisis.
Affordability is a ‘defining challenge’ for Americans, with food costs leading the way, report finds
Affordability ranks as a defining economic challenge for Americans, with 90% of survey respondents naming groceries and food prices as a top cost concern, even surpassing housing and healthcare expenses.
‘Watch The Odyssey for free online’: scam targets film fans with fake streaming sites
Scammers are creating fake streaming sites offering free access to The Odyssey film to steal bank details and personal information from unsuspecting viewers.
Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank
A thinktank urges the government to implement an emergency plan cutting energy bills by up to £175 annually for low-income households, costing £2bn to taxpayers this winter.
Interest rates may stay higher for longer. What that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates as soon as September or October, potentially increasing borrowing costs for consumers already facing affordability pressures from persistent inflation.