No one can deny that we in the UK love our plastic. In 2005, there were nearly 142 million payment cards in issue, with 70 million of these being credit cards, 67 million debit cards and around 5 million charge cards. This means that, on average, we each have 2.4 credit cards and 1.6 debit cards in our pockets. Blimey!
Month: October 2006
Motley Fool: Be Paid To Spend!
One thing that I’ve never quite grasped is the buzz that some people get from “retail therapy” or shopping for pleasure.
Motley Fool: Vodafone’s American Treasure
Vodafone (LSE: VOD) hasn’t been a great stock market performer in the last couple of years. While the FTSE 100 as a whole has risen 33% since the end of October 2004, Vodafone’s share price has slipped 3%.
This Is Money: Green Tax Will Hurt Only The Poor
Comment:Everyone one likes being green. The Chancellor sees this as an opportunity – but green measures need to be more carrot than stick
This Is Money: Aer Lingus Launches New Routes
Aer Lingus today announced a number of new routes and increased frequency of flights to European cities from next summer
This Is Money: New Money Rights For Couples
Cohabiting couples will be able to make a claim for their ex-partner’s property or pension under planned legislation to be introduced as early as next year
MoneyExpert: Increased Cover For Longer-term Mortgages
Bright Grey has extended the cover of its life and critical illness policies to decrease the risk faced by first-time buyers.
MoneyExpert: New Mortgage Products Launched
Those wishing to compare the mortgage rate of different products on the current market could consider two more options as of Monday.
MoneyExpert: ‘Credit Card Industry Has Made Significant Progress’
New initiatives in the credit card industry have made consumers more responsible when borrowing money, according to a new report.
MoneyExpert: Credit Card Balances Decline For Fifth Month
The amount lent on credit cards fell in September for the fifth consecutive month, new figures reveal.