LONDON – October 19, 2026 -- Taxation is the top reason for 82.6% of wealthy UK investors who are considering a second residency or citizenship, and almost three in four of them name Portugal as a top-two destination, according to a new survey from investment migration firm La Vida.

Anaheim Hills – October 16, 2026 -- Savers can lock in 7% APY for seven months with a new limited-time Share Certificate from Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal), open to deposits from $500 to $7,000.

The certificate caps deposits at $7,000 in new funds

The offer runs through December 31, 2026. The minimum deposit is $500, and the maximum is $7,000 in new funds. The credit union describes the 7-month term as a way to earn more without committing to a long-term product.

Naples – October 16, 2026 -- Social Security and SSI payments for 76 million Americans will rise 3.6 percent in 2027, lifting the average retirement benefit by about $75 a month. Finance and insurance professional Bobby Garon says many retirees will see a smaller bump in their bank accounts than that headline suggests.

The 2027 COLA is the largest since 2023

The Social Security Administration announced the cost of living adjustment (COLA) on October 14. It is up from 2.8 percent in 2026 and is the largest since 2023's 8.7 percent increase.

Pompano Beach – October 16, 2026 -- The 30-year fixed mortgage rate now averages 7.4%, the highest since November 2023, even as the US housing market tilts toward buyers for the first time in years. The 15-year fixed rate averages 6.73%, up from 5.53% a year ago.

Sellers outnumber buyers by 58% nationwide

In August, there were 58% more sellers than buyers, the widest gap since Redfin began tracking the data in 2013. The National Association of Realtors puts supply at 4.9 months at the current sales pace, the highest in almost ten years.

Thousand Oaks, Calif. – October 16, 2026 -- RedPocket Mobile is taking pre-orders for iPhone Duo starting Friday, October 16 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, and customers who activate it on a new RedPocket line can get a $100 rebate.

iPhone Duo ships unlocked, with no contract

RedPocket sells the iPhone Duo unlocked, with no contract and no 36-month commitment. The phone will be available starting Friday, October 23.

Belize City – October 16, 2026 -- BC.GAME says its BC Engine rewards mechanism has paid out more than 10 million BCD, equivalent to over US$10 million, in the six months since it launched on April 8, 2026. Eligible $BC holders earn the rewards through hourly settlement rounds.

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Shoppers can pick up brand-new designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry and beauty products at 50-80% below retail when Housing Works' Fashion for Action returns November 12-14, 2026.

The sale runs at the Chelsea Thrift Shop and online

The three-day fundraiser takes place at Housing Works' flagship Chelsea Thrift Shop and on its rebranded online store, RefindNYC. All proceeds go to the New York City non-profit's services and advocacy for people affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

Jersey City – October 15, 2026 -- Investors in seven markets can trade U.S. stocks, ETFs and options with US$100,000 in virtual money and compete for a share of US$200,000 in trading coupons in Moomoo's third Global Paper Trading Competition, running from October 12 through November 20 (ET).

Moomoo is running the contest for the third consecutive year with Nasdaq TotalView®. This year's theme is "Real Market, Real Edge." Eligible participants are in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong SAR.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- Shareholders who held Bluerock High Income Institutional Credit Fund shares for the entire third quarter will receive about $0.45 per share, an 8.1% current annualized distribution rate. It is the fund's seventeenth consecutive regular quarterly distribution.

Columbus, Ohio – October 15, 2026 -- Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage in 45 states and Puerto Rico have earned a 2027 Senior Choice Gold Award for the value of their medical and prescription drug benefits, which take effect January 1.