The Cost Of Dying Is Staggering
I've just been reading an article in the latest issue of Moneywise magazine, titled 'Rest in poverty. Why death is the last rip-off' and I'm staggered.The Cost Of Dying Is Staggering is a post from:...
View ArticleBoot Sales R Us!
With so much discussion on how to save money, or indeed make money, can boot sales help? And can they help get rid of the endless clutter in our houses? We think they can, here's why.Boot Sales R Us!...
View ArticleIs Going To The Cinema Worth It?
Last Saturday saw our family, along with friends, go to the cinema to watch the highly acclaimed film 'We Bought a Zoo'. At significant cost though was it worth it?Is Going To The Cinema Worth It? is a...
View ArticleEmpty Property Insurance Is Expensive!
I have an elderly Aunt who having had a stroke and being in hospital and rehabilitation has decided, at least for the time being, is going to stay in a residential home. Her own home is therefore empty...
View ArticleIs it Best for the Elderly to Move to a Residential Care Home?
I have just read the results of the first Care Index from Partnership which states nearly 60% of the elderly do not want to go into a care home. Having elderly relatives in our family I can fully...
View ArticleIs Margin Call on DVD One to Watch?
Who would have thought that a movie about mortgage backed securities and their role in triggering the banking crisis and credit crunch would be remotely interesting, let alone worth spending a Saturday...
View ArticleAm I Spending too Much on Christmas this Year?
Here I am finally wrapping my Christmas presents, an improvement on the usual Christmas Eve rush. But it is taking time!Am I Spending too Much on Christmas this Year? is a post from: MoneyHighStreet.com
View ArticleIs it Time to Use a Fountain Pen?
A fountain pen for many will bring back memories of school and piles of blotting paper, it certainly does for me. But in this electronic age with so much use of email, social networks and texting, is...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Take Better Control of My Personal Finance Matters
Having been involved with MoneyHighStreet for some time now, I feel it's time to take far better control of my own finances, ensure that I take note and act upon the personal finance information,...
View ArticleWhy I’ve Stopped Playing Candy Crush
I was introduced to Candy Crush by a friend during the school summer holidays. It's such an addictive game! But now I've deleted it from my Xperia. Here's why I've stopped playing Candy Crush, maybe...
View ArticlePremier Park Parking Charge Notice Received!
I recently flew to Edinburgh from Exeter Airport. A lovely weekend break but marred by receiving a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) from Premier Park on my return. A parking fine which I have appealed...
View ArticleI’m Earning Swagbucks
You may have seen my article on Swagbucks when I'd just started using it and I felt I was hooked. Well, 3 months on and I'm still busy earning for doing things I like to do online.I’m Earning Swagbucks...
View ArticleCan I Save Money and Still Get Fit?
For as long as I can remember I've pretty much always had a gym membership. My challenge for this year though is to see if I can do without this membership, still get fit but save money at the same...
View ArticleWhat is Three mobile phone network up to?
I was a long term customer with Three mobile phone network, but having switched to giffgaff recently, I am intrigued that Three are now giving a £50 Amazon gift card with new contracts and are tempting...
View Article5 reasons why I don’t want to buy a new phone
No doubt on Friday, 16th September we will see people queueing through the night at every Apple store to be the first to get their hands on their new smartphone. I really won't be one of them. I don't...
View ArticleRush to trade in iPhone 6’s as iPhone 7 beckons
Although the iPhone 7 has had a mixed reaction since it was announced a few days ago, it seems that Brits are rushing to trade in their old iPhones to raise cash for the iPhone 7 when it hits the...
View ArticleBetter prizes for new EuroMillions lottery, but odds increase and so do...
The EuroMillions lottery is changing on at the end of September. With bigger and more frequent prizes the new game sounds attractive but higher ticket prices and far larger odds will probably make...
View Article5 Reasons why I DON’T Want to buy an iPhone 7
We're getting close to the launch of the iPhone 7, which is due on 7th September, so I thought I'd give you five reasons why I don't want to buy an iPhone 7, even though some of the pre-launch rumours...
View ArticleBe Careful with iD Mobile Deals From Carphone Warehouse
My recent problems with mobile phone reception have sent me on a journey from Three to giffgaff and now to iD Mobile. However I discovered that you get far better deals from iD Mobile direct than from...
View Article5 Reasons Why I Want To Buy An iPhone 7
It is not long until Apple finally announces the new iPhone 7 range so I thought it was time to put pen to paper to tell you five reasons why I would like to buy an iPhone 7 soon after it hits the...
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