£250,000 a lifetime for living the single life…
Posted by MoneyRaptor in lifestyle on 19. Aug, 2010 | No Comments
Talk about a kick in the teeth – it has been claimed that living alone costs single types £250,000 more over the course of a lifetime than it would someone who is part of a couple.
The evidence comes from a study carried out by price comparison website uSwitch, and suggests that singletons carrying the burden [...]
Kraft takeover of Cadbury bad news for jobs, fair trade and dino digestion
Posted by Cashzilla in Uncategorized, lifestyle on 19. Jan, 2010 | 1 Comment
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Well it seems as though the deal is going through after management announced they would support the Kraft proposal to takeover Cadbury. This is despite comments by Gordon Brown and, the trade union, Unite’s warning that Kraft plans at least 10,000 job cuts worldwide to slash costs and repay the cash it [...]
Tories want bank charges compensation repaid ‘quickly and fairly’
Posted by Guest Dino in banking, lifestyle on 27. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
A decision regarding the fairness of bank charges might still be weeks away, but customers who have been overcharged by banks should be compensated “quickly and fairly” says Conservative party leader, David Cameron in an Independent online article.
The case, which is currently undergoing discussion in the House of Lords could cost British banks billions of [...]
Woody Allen quote
Posted by Cashzilla in lifestyle on 18. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
If God only gave me a clear sign; like making a large deposit in my name at a swiss bank.
or if you prefer:
Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.
Spike Milligan quote
Posted by Cashzilla in lifestyle on 18. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
All I ask is the chance to prove that money can’t make me happy.
Anthem for doomed youth
Posted by Cashzilla in credit cards, housing, insurance, lifestyle on 13. Aug, 2009 | 1 Comment
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It seems as though everything just keeps getting worse and worse for the 20 and 30 something generations.
As I look around at the economic landscape I just have to dispair these days. On the one hand the government suggests a bright future with great high paying jobs available for all graduates, and [...]
Brazilian advertising takes the pee
Posted by Cashzilla in lifestyle on 11. Aug, 2009 | No Comments
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As everyone tries to find ways to save money and be environmentally friendly, Brazilian advertisers have taken the bold step of trying to encourage people to pee in the shower as a way of conserving water.
On the face of it, this is a simple logical idea to help save water by reducing the [...]
Spending abroad – beware of unexpexted charges
Posted by MoneyRaptor in lifestyle on 11. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
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Every year as summer comes upon us, and cold blooded dinosaurs seek the warmth of sunnier climes, the age old question of what is the best way to pay for things abroad arises.
If you bank in the UK, and shop in the UK, then you don’t expect any additional charges to be added [...]
The worried thoughts of a dinogroom
Posted by Cashzilla in lifestyle on 06. Apr, 2009 | No Comments
As I previously mentioned, I’m soon to do make a beautiful dinosaur change her surname but I can’t help but worry about the short-term and long-term future.
I’ve definitely picked the right girl – no doubts about that. All the major things for the ceremony are sorted – we have a venue, the future Mrs [...]
Petrol price war – good news for motorists
Posted by Cashzilla in lifestyle on 24. Aug, 2006 | 1 Comment
If you are a motorist you will have noticed the recently fluctuating fuel prices that have been going on in recent weeks.
In the area where this old dinosaur lives, the cost of a litre of unleaded petrol, driven by increases in global oil prices, rose by about 6 pence before the supermarkets stepped in [...]
