Posts Tagged ‘money’

The Bank of Mum and Dad

by on January 14th, 2010

One in five parents are now dipping into their children’s savings to help them during the credit crunch.

The real value of Gold

by on December 12th, 2009

Trading Standards have discovered prices for a 9 carat piece of jewellery varied in price offered by cash for gold companies, from £17 – £32.

Spend today, gone tomorrow

by on November 27th, 2009

When is going without, the right thing to do, in order to save for tomorrow?  Well according to Abbey Saving’s customers, that time…isn’t now. Statistics released by Abbey Savings show 20% of parents with young children have no more than £1,000 put by to bail them out in emergencies.  Even more concerning is that a [...]

Marlin – caught in the act!

by on July 21st, 2009

It’s rare I’m ever lost for words but after watching the Dispatches programme on Marlin, I was both shocked and dismayed that companies like this are still getting away with harassing and bullying people with debt worries.  http://tinyurl.com/kkbs28 In the words of my daughter….OMG!!!!! I’ve worked in this industry for over 30 years and know [...]