NS&I announces August 2025 Premium Bonds...
A saver with just £7,000 in Premium Bonds has become a millionaire overnight in the August 2025 prize draw. The jackpot winner is from Central Bedfordshire, and won with the Bond number 148YD123622 – which they bought in December 2008. The second Premium Bonds millionaire this month is based outside of the UK, NS&I said. Subscribe to MoneyWeek Subscribe to…
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In defence of Donald Trump: a...
Following a trip in May to a US investment conference to meet with company bosses, James Harries, the manager of STS Global Trust, reported that, “as ever one cannot fail to be impressed by the sheer scale, dynamism and competitive zeal of US corporates and the wider economy. There was widespread angst relating to tariffs, the unpredictability of policymaking and…
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‘The EU Chips Act is another...
“It will make Europe a leader in this market,” boasted Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, when the Chips Act was passed back in 2023. The Commission was to mobilise €43 billion in public and private investment in microchips to make the continent a world leader in technology. It would pump money into research, development and…
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Billionaires and CEOs Are Investing in...
How the Ultra-Wealthy Are Defending Themselves Against Arson, Kidnapping—and Terror. Behind the Gates: How the Ultra-Wealthy Are Quietly Fortifying Their Lives Against Modern Threats. As resentment toward the ultra-rich and rising fascination with celebrity net worth grows louder—from social media vitriol to violent incidents in real life—America’s wealthiest families are going quiet. Not about their money, but about how they’re…
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Alexandra Daddario Net Worth 2025: $8M...
From enchanting audiences to carving out her own unique Hollywood path, Alexandra Daddario’s $8 million net worth reflects both her undeniable talent and savvy career decisions. Few actresses today have combined the allure of blockbuster franchises with critically acclaimed indie roles quite like Alexandra Daddario. Known for her captivating presence in hits like San Andreas with Dwayne Johnson and the…
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Should you invest in Microsoft?
Microsoft stock soared following its Q4 FY 2025 results, released after markets closed on 30 July, putting the company on course to break the $4 trillion market cap threshold. The clamour to invest in Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has pushed its share price to unprecedented highs. Microsoft shares gained over 7% immediately after its earnings release, and continued to gain as the…
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Ana de Armas Net Worth 2025:...
Ana de Armas didn’t just break into Hollywood—she seduced it, climbed it, and conquered it, all while rewriting the rules of stardom for a Cuban-born actress. In just a few short years, Ana de Armas has transformed from a fresh-faced newcomer in Havana to one of the most sought-after leading ladies in Hollywood. With her magnetic performances in films like…
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The mysterious case of Treasury 2061
With my clubbing days long behind me – unless incipient membership of Saga counts – I get my weekend kicks these days by studying the yields on long-term gilts (UK government bonds). And for the past couple of weeks I’ve been entranced by a low-coupon gilt maturing in 2061. This bond is known to wonks as ‘UKT 0.5 2061’ –…
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Thousands more pay inheritance tax with...
The number of Brits paying inheritance tax on their loved ones estates has jumped again to near record highs, with experts calling it the ‘tip of the iceberg’ before Rachel Reeves’ reforms kick in. Around 3,700 more deaths resulted in inheritance tax in the year 2022 to 2023, according to the latest figures from HMRC. This brings the total to…
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Dave Ramsey Net Worth 2025: Financial...
He preaches debt-free living—but Dave Ramsey’s own empire is worth a jaw-dropping $200 million and still growing. In an age of lavish celebrity excess, Dave Ramsey stands as a paradox: a millionaire who made his fortune by telling people not to spend money they don’t have. With a southern drawl and no-nonsense attitude, Ramsey turned bankruptcy into a billion-dollar brand,…
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