Moolanomy has posted an interesting little test to tell if you’re frugal or cheap. I took the test and scored 22 points, which is described as not being frugal, but I appear to be reasonable with my spending habits, which sums me up pretty well I think. In actual fact, I think I often think […]
Month: May 2008
The Sub-Prime Mess Comically Explained
If you’re wondering how we ended up with the credit crunch, following the problems with sub-prime mortgage lending in the US, then this funny set of slides might help you understand. Beware, there is some adult language, but it’s worth going through the full 40-odd images for a good chuckle. The Sub-Prime Primer Credit for […]
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Snowballing / Snowflaking Your Debts
I recently came across the term snowflaking – a method for repaying your debts – which I’d never come across before, so I thought it, and the related snowballing method, warranted a little investigation. To explain snowflaking we first need to understand the concept of snowballing your debts, where snowflaking stems from. Snowballing is often […]
Is There £300 Lying Around Your Home?
According to eBay, the average person has £300 worth of unwanted items lying around their homes which could be sold on the site. So if you’re feeling a little strapped for cash and you’re at a loose end this Bank Holiday, why not get up the loft, tidy out those wardrobes or sort out the […]
Poll: How Much Of Your Income Is Spent On Your Mortgage / Rent?
We’re all aware of the increasing prices of food, fuel etc., as well as the difficulty in finding low mortgage rates (despite the Bank of England base rate falling recently, we can blame the credit crunch for the tougher borrowing conditions). One of the worries is that as these costs increase, more and more people […]
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