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How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?
As the April prize draw takes place, we look at how Premium Bonds winners are notified and how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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30 March 1867: Russia sells Alaska to the United States
Features With the American Civil War out of the way, the United States agreed on a deal to buy Alaska from Russia, on this day in 1867.
By Chris Carter Last updated
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The best packaged bank accounts
Advice Packaged bank accounts can offer great value with useful additional perks – but get it wrong and you could be out of pocket
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
It is too late to beat the stamp duty deadline, but now could still be a good time to buy a house
By Katie Williams Last updated
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23 March 1983: Ronald Reagan launches ‘Star Wars’
US president, Ronald Reagan announced the start of research into the Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI), dubbed “Star Wars” by the press, on this day in 1983.
By Chris Carter Last updated
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What is Warren Buffett’s net worth?
Warren Buffett, sometimes referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha”, is considered one of the most successful investors of all time. How did he make his billions?
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
The property market often enjoys a spring boost, but this time could be different. Is now a good time to sell a house?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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16 March 1872: Wanderers win the first FA Cup final
Features On this day in 1872 Wanderers FC beat the Royal Engineers 1-0 at the Kennington Oval to win the first ever contesting of the Football Association Challenge Cup.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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How much state pension will I get?
Advice There are several things that determine how much state pension you'll get when you hit retirement age. Here's how to work out your entitlement
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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