One thing that I’ve never quite grasped is the buzz that some people get from “retail therapy” or shopping for pleasure.
Month: October 2006
Motley Fool: Should We Tax Credit Cards?
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!
Motley Fool: Secret Indices That Track Value And Growth
There is no Guinness Book of World Averages. We love to see who can run fastest, lift the heaviest weight or hurl a dinner plate the furthest at the Olympics. Having a laugh at the Eddie The Eagle Edwards of the sports world is the icing on the cake.
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
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: 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
MoneyExpert: UK Savings Fall By 20%
Savings levels of people in the UK have dropped by 20 per cent in the past three months, it has emerged.
MoneyExpert: ‘Banks Need To Increase Security’
A number of banks are not protecting their customers from online fraud attacks, according to a new report.
MoneyExpert: ‘Women Borrow Twice As Much As Men’
The UK’s women owe more than twice as much as their male counterparts, it has emerged.
MoneyExpert: FSA Issue Fine To Loans Company
Loans.co.uk has been fined £455,000 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) over its sales of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI).