Tag: consumerism
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Getting Rich is Thirsty Work
It’s that time of the year when ridiculous consumer spending seems to prevail and dominate most peoples lives. This year like others I’ve tried to avoid unnecessary spending and instead focus on spending quality time with family and friends and giving thoughtful gifts where appropriate. I thought I’d take the time to share a recent…
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Price is What Your Pay Value is What You Get
Us personal finance blogger types tend to loathe consumerism. Quite rightly so given the way that so many people succumb to the urge to buy more crap in exchange for a short term endorphin release. In these days of internet shopping it has become easier and easier to amass vast quantities of possessions that deliver you…
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The Great £1000 De-clutter – The Results
Shortly after the turn of the year I stated one of my goals for 2015 was to have a massive clear out and sell £1,000 worth of clutter on ebay. Well it’s taken slightly longer than I hoped but we’ve finally hit the target. Here’s the proof: Impressive you might thing but did I…
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Bankers Bonuses, Tumbleweed & Hookers
The bonus day at the bank recently come and went for another year. So, how best to sum up the atmosphere in the office the day after…. Things have definitely changed in the industry. Gone are the days when significant increases to both base and bonuses are the norm. These days in the run up to B-Day, there’s a customary round…