Social Security Planning: A new reminder for couples: most people never calculate spousal benefits when timing Social Security, even though it can mean hundreds of dollars a month for life. Luxury Wealth Update: South Africa’s Johann Rupert added about $1.3B to his fortune as Richemont (Cartier and others) surged on strong jewellery demand. Prenups Go Beyond Divorce: Prenups are increasingly being used for death and incapacity planning, not just divorce—because state rules can override wills unless waived. UK Savings Rates: NS&I launched new fixed-rate savings accounts paying up to 4.85%, backed by the UK government and positioned as a safer place to park larger sums. Australia Banking Costs: Australia’s big banks are hiking fees and cutting rewards as a card surcharge ban approaches, shifting costs back to customers. Cyber & Energy Risk: A UK power plant shut for days after a suspected Iran-linked cyberattack, highlighting growing infrastructure exposure. Gen Z Money Habits: Survey findings suggest Gen Z investors are more likely to treat sports betting as part of long-term investing—raising risk-management concerns. Estate/Tax Pressure in London: Reports say London’s ultra-rich are paying extreme rents (up to £40,000/week) amid stamp duty fears and possible tougher property taxes. Fraud Watch: Police arrested five municipal employees in South Africa over alleged bribes for illegal electricity reconnections. AI for Investing: A debate is growing over whether AI can analyze investments—and where investors should draw the line before trusting it with money.