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Emotional Investments – balancing passion with reason

December 2, 2011

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American billionaire Warren Buffett has just bought his hometown newspaper, The Omaha World-Herald Co., for $150 million at a time when print journalism has never been weaker and newspaper companies are folding faster than pages on a brand new Twilight book. However, Buffett said, “I wouldn’t do this if I thought this was doomed to [...]

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Frequent Flyers Program and Executive Clubs – are they worth it?

December 1, 2011

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  The short answer is yes, the benefits are great, but it can be a complicated world, so read on to find out how to get the most out of your chosen frequent flyer program. Before we answer the question of why they are worth it, let’s talk about what they are. A frequent flyer [...]

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2016 – The year of the cashless society?

November 30, 2011

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A picture of a contactless payment terminal in the U.S.

Since the introduction of credit cards in 1958 people have been banging on about the possibility of a cashless society. A new report has claimed that 2016 will be the year when electronic transactions will take over from cash as the main form of payment in our day-to-day lives. But, just how could this cashless [...]

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Festive Season Savings

November 26, 2011

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December is always the most expensive month of the year no matter how many saving schemes you try. You’ve got to buy presents, food, post-bloat outfits and (most importantly) alcohol. It’s great that you can stock up on alcohol in bulk at the supermarket and make some savings there. Still with the thought of having [...]

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Keep warm this winter for cheaper!

November 25, 2011

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Winter is here and Christmas is on its way, it’s an expensive time of year for everyone and the combination of cold weather and increased energy prices does nothing to lessen the tug on the purse strings caused by the festive season. But there is no need to worry; there are many small things we can all [...]

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The best and worst paid jobs in the United Kingdom

November 23, 2011

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Who gets paid the most in the United Kingdom and why? It’s always a question the people want answering. The Annual Survey of Hours and Earning (ASHE) can provide us with the most accurate information. Every year a survey is conducted and is considered to be the most accurate source of information on earnings and [...]

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A cheap way to do Christmas

November 22, 2011

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At Christmas, Britons are expected to spend around £560 (but very little of us actually stick to the budget we set! So here are some ideas on how to make Christmas affordable.

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How to spend £5 or less on your mobile phone bill

November 21, 2011

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Do you like phone calls? So do we but they can end up being pretty expensive. However there are ways of making it cheap but keep this secret otherwise it might stop working.

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Save money this Christmas with homemade gifts

November 15, 2011

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Christmas. While it is supposed to be a time of joy and fun, the mere mention of the festive season strikes fear into the hearts of many. With the average Christmas spend at a hefty £414, it can be difficult to make that pay check stretch.

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Money Fact or Fiction

November 15, 2011

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There are a lot of urban myths about money that you might not realise, as well as a lot of things that are true about money that you think are just old wives tales. Cashzilla is here to reveal the truth about your cash.

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