We may be coming to terms with the need to cut back on new additions to our wardrobes, but it seems that it’s actually the weekly food shop which is hitting us where it hurts. The Daily Mail has confirmed that for essential foods such as bread, milk, meat, etc – a shopping basket of [...]
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The cost of a weekly shop
by David Mond on March 4th, 2010
Has the recession taught us anything?
by David Mond on October 20th, 2009
Apparently not! Aviva Insurance Group have confirmed 40 million people in the UK plan to scrap their budget lifestyles and return to their more relaxed form of spending as soon as the recession is over and their disposable incomes recover. The recession continues to leave devastation in its path – people have lost their homes, [...]
To summer holiday, or not?
by David Mond on October 14th, 2009
The summer of 2008 was what I would call, the summer of denial. No one could see the oncome of the “crunch” and even if they did, they closed their eyes to it, hoping it would go away. But of course, it didn’t. And when it came, drastic cuts to our lifestyles were essential in [...]
Going for the safer option
by David Mond on July 7th, 2009
With summer’s rising temperatures, it seems everyone’s in a better mood. And better moods often mean more spending along with a brighter outlook – even if it’s not an accurate one. So when it comes to the housing market, the warmer climate has encouraged many wannabe sellers to put their houses on the market in [...]
Shopoholics are long gone, living in the closet.
by David Mond on June 30th, 2009
The days of spending for the fun of it are long gone and as nearly half of our nation (47%) become spendthrifty, saving £92 a month – it’s clear to see the penny has finally dropped (pun, fully intended ;) ) According to National Savings and Investments (NS&I), these figures indicate the highest level of [...]
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