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Bank of England Tipped to Raise Rates to 4% on Thursday
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in more than three years on Thursday 5 November, taking Bank Rate from 3.75% to…
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Mortgage Renewals Are Delaying Canadians’ Financial Goals, Survey Finds
Rising mortgage renewal rates are quietly reshaping what Canadians can plan for. A new survey reported on 2 November 2026 found that one in five Canadian millennials and Gen X…
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RBA Rate Hike Pushes Cash Rate to 4.85% in Fifth Rise of 2026
Australia's central bank has raised its cash rate again, and borrowers are feeling every step of the climb. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted the cash rate by 25…
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Start Christmas Budgeting Now to Avoid the January Bill Shock
Christmas is less than eight weeks away, and starting planning now, while there is still time, is the best way to avoid the stress of December and the financial hangover…
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Vietnam Deposit Rates Fall as Banks Cut Returns for Savers
Deposit rates at many banks in Vietnam have been cut across the board in the first days of November 2026, but savings remain a preferred option for people seeking to…
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UK Autumn Budget Raises Tax on Savings and Rental Income
The UK's Autumn Budget 2026 brought changes affecting savings, pensions, rental income and first-time buyers, and one of the most consequential is a rise in tax on savings interest and…
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Egypt Banks Review Rates After Central Bank Lifts Key Rate 1%
Banks in Egypt will begin reviewing interest rates on savings products and loans from Sunday, following the Central Bank of Egypt's decision last Thursday to raise key interest rates by…
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US Inflation Hits 3.6% as Households Save Less in September
US inflation rose again in September 2026, and households felt it in a very direct way: prices went up, spending barely moved in real terms, and the amount families managed…
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I Bonds Jump to 5.51% as Fixed Rate Hits 1.40% for Savers
Savers looking for a safe place to park cash have a new reason to check TreasuryDirect this weekend. The I bonds rate November 2026 rises to a composite 5.51% for…
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One in Four Americans Has No Emergency Savings at All
Nearly a quarter of American adults — 24%, according to Bankrate's 2026 Emergency Savings Report — have no emergency savings whatsoever. Another 30% have some savings, but not enough to…
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Costco November Coupon Book Runs October 19 to November 15
Costco's November coupon book is now the current book in warehouses, and for members planning holiday shopping it is worth checking before the next big stock-up trip. According to coupon…
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Car Buyers Could Save $3,064 by Shopping Around for Loans
Comparing auto loan offers could save the average car buyer more than $3,000, according to a new LendingTree study. Editorial image. Photo: Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.…
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BJ’s Kicks Off Black Friday Early With Up to 40% Off Deals
Shelves stocked for an early Black Friday sale. Editorial image. Image: Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. BJ's Wholesale Club has kicked off the holiday shopping season early, with…
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Gold ETF Holdings Hit Record Despite Price Sliding 23%
Market screens as gold ETF holdings reach a record level. Editorial image. Image: Francisco Gonzalez, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Global gold ETF holdings finished September at a record…
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Gold Swings Near $4,200 as Bond Yields Hit 20-Year High
Gold bars as prices swing near $4,200 an ounce. Editorial image. Image: Stevebidmead, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Gold has had a bumpy October, pulled in different directions by high bond…
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Used EV Price Gap Collapses to Record Low of Just $1,300
Buying a used electric car in 2026 has become the smart-money move, with the price gap between a used EV and a comparable petrol car collapsing to a record low…
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Best CD Rates Hit 5.00% APY in October 2026
Savers have reason to celebrate: the best CD rates hit 5.00% APY in October 2026, according to SwitchWize's savings rate watch. Bankrate's October 22 data shows Marcus offering 4.40% on…