Premium bonds cost more than their face value due to higher interest rates or the issuer's improved credit rating. Investors must analyze if the extra interest from the premiums outweighs the added ...

Higher coupons and interest payments can make premium municipal bonds worth the extra upfront cost. Contrary to some common myths and misperceptions, premium bonds have several advantages that may ...

This gives Premium Bonds a strange dual identity. For the masses, they represent a marketing triumph that has charmed ...

Premium Bonds are a popular and secure savings product that offers savers the chance to win a prize every month, including a £1 million jackpot. But with many savers rarely or never winning a prize, ...

Learn how call protection in bonds prevents early buybacks by issuers, safeguarding your investment for a defined term with ...

When it comes to saving your hard-earned money, two popular options in the UK stand out: Premium Bonds and Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). Both options are tax-efficient and offer distinct ...

The number of over-60s holding premium bonds has grown by more than 900,000 since before the Covid pandemic – a jump of more than 20 per cent. Figures obtained by The i Paper via freedom of ...

Given increasing regulatory pressure and the fact that ESG-based factor investing has become en vogue in recent years, poorly rated companies may face higher borrowing costs. The article compares a ...