A few years ago, my husband and I benefited from a nice little windfall in the form a refund on a PPI policy which had been mis-sold to us on a loan a few years earlier. [Read more…]
What Are the Cheapest Family Pets?
We all love our pets, and most of us consider them as part of the family. Whether we have a dog who loves us unconditionally or a cat who cuddles us on its own terms, we think of them as positive additions to the home, often making the home feel more complete. [Read more…]
All the Theories Behind the Pound’s Recent Plunge
On Friday 7th October the British pound sterling suffered its largest drop since June 24th 2016 when the UK voted to leave the EU, as it fell by 6% in just two minutes. At one point it hit its lowest level since 1985 when the mining strike was going on and the pound was valued at $1.0520, though this time its trading price of $1.1819 was a little higher. [Read more…]
The good and the bad of credit and how to keep yours looking healthy
If you’ve never borrowed a penny in your life you may be wondering what the point of credit actually is – after all, you shouldn’t spend above your means, right? [Read more…]
Economic Benefits of Olympic Games
Every couple of years the Olympic games take the world by storm. You will probably have noticed just how expensive it can be to host the Olympics, with experts predicting that the cost of the Rio Olympics could run up to $20 billion. So, why are countries willing to spend so much money to host this major event? Well, luckily, it offers many economic benefits, as well as social and cultural advantages. [Read more…]