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  ‘Money makes the world go round’, is a lyric from the musical ‘Cabaret’, made famous on Broadway and by Lisa Minelli in the film version. It does ring true however; money kind of does make the world go round (well actually it’s because of inertia and collapsed hydrogen’s angular momentum, but you get the…

As the Paul McCartney once sang: ‘Money can’t buy me love.’ But did you also know that money can be used to purchase yachts, football teams and islands? These things won’t give you the same fuzzy feeling inside that love does, but marshmallows will; another thing that money can buy. Mobile Money understands that sometimes…

Ever wondered how much a sandwich would cost you in Westeros? Or how much a pint would set you back in the leaky cauldron? Well now you can find out with our handy infographic! We have looked at some of the most interesting and famous examples of fictitious currencies in films, tv, games and literature.…

Photo by ironchefbalara on Flickr In Western society, haggling or negotiating is only okay in certain situations. It’s considered okay when purchasing a car, shopping at a market, or buying art or an antique. But it’s inappropriate to haggle for money-off at a department store, supermarket or hairdressers. In the worst recession since the 30’s,…

We’re all very quick to want to head abroad these days and many people’s idea of a perfect holiday will usually involve several hours on a plane chasing the sun. But do we even realise just how much incredible stuff there is to see here in the UK? For example, did you know that there…

We’ve all dreamed of having the disposable cash to fly to a different city for a weekend, whether that is to go shopping, sample the nightlife or just get away from the norm, but this isn’t usually all that viable. However, there are a number of destinations across the UK that are perfect if you…

To celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011, more than 5,000 street parties were held across the UK and half the country watched at least part of the ceremony on television. But perhaps this shouldn’t come as all that much of a surprise, as the royal family has long been a…

All of us have different ways of relieving the stress of a busy lifestyle and for some people, there is nothing they enjoy more than a period of rest and relaxation in a quiet, peaceful environment. On the other hand, there’s a large proportion of people who rely on adrenaline and are constantly looking for…

If you’re planning your big day, congratulations! The decision to get married is one of the biggest you will make in your lifetime and your wedding is sure to be one of the most memorable days of your life. But how can you make sure your honeymoon is equally as magical? Planning a wedding can…

depressed person[/caption] Around 2.5m UK households struggling with finances, study shows Legal & General has published its latest MoneyMood Survey, revealing that the number of households that say they are currently struggling – in terms of lacking income to pay bills – currently stands at around 2.5 million. This is around the same level recorded…