Last week we mentioned the news that Michael Jackson concert promoter AEG was offering fans who’d purchased tickets to his shows the chance to either keep the tickets as souvenirs or to get a refund.
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Total Debt To Income Ratio
Over at AllFinancialMatters, JLP recently asked his readers what their total debt to income ratio (DIR) was. This calculation looks at the total debt you owe, including mortgages, loans and everything else, divided by your income.
Majority of Young Bankrupts Are Women
Some interesting stats on bankruptcies over at WalletPop, pointing to an accountancy firm survey which shows that there are more women from the 18-24 age group going bankrupt than there are men.
Publishing My Expenses
I’ve decided that if it’s good enough for politicians and for BBC executives, then for the sake of transparency, I too should start publishing my expenses.
CassetteBoy vs The Apprentice
I hadn’t seen this before, (although apparently over 1,000,000 others already have), but if like me you’re a fan of The Apprentice, then you’ll hopefully find this video of Sir Alan Sugar very funny – you’ll need your speakers, and it does get a little risque at times.
Michael Jackson Tickets: Refund or Souvenir?
The Michael Jackson ticket saga took another twist today when concert promoter AEG said that ticketholders could either choose to have a refund or still receive their tickets, which they say could become collectors items.
0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards & How Much You Could Save
I recently received an email about a new balance transfer deal on an MBNA credit card – normally I’d delete it without hesitation, but as this was a 13-month 0% deal, I thought I’d check it out in more detail.
Vanguard Enter UK Market With Some Confusion
This week has seen the launch of Vanguard, a US fund manager, into the U.K. market, with the hope that it could lead to lower charges on investment funds. But there’s a problem…
Take Donations From Outside A Charity Shop?
There’s an interesting question over at the Guardian, where a reader ponders the ethics of taking donations from outside a charity shop.
Get Up To £70 Off Your New iPhone
If, like me, you’ve convinced yourself you need the new iPhone a.s.a.p., then you’ll probably be searching for the cheapest way to get one. Here’s a couple of tips to help you get up to £70 off your iPhone.