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Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies our ancestors have practised for as long as we can remember. These are all example of traditions. And in most cases, traditions are accompanied by rituals.

Treasury bonds paid out much more than usual this year. That's great for investors, but could spell trouble for the government.

Investors found few, if any, places to safely put their money in 2022, as central banks in the U.S. and around the globe raised interest rates for the first time in years to fight surging inflation, stoking fear of a global recession

A bonus, inheritance, savings target, or even a winning lottery ticket, could all amount to a sum of £10,000.