Wigan Athletic Chairman Dave Whelan has written to the chief executive of the English Premier League, Richard Scudamore, to suggest a cap on club borrowings. This followed news that the High Court had granted Portsmouth extra time to tackle their unpaid tax bill but the club are still in an extremely precarious situation. Whelan’s comments show that Portsmouth’s severe debt problems have sent shockwaves through the entire league. [Read more…] about Bad Debt Management – The English Premier League
How to give unique Valentine’s Day gifts
Not everyone remembers about V-Day; some forget about it. But the ones who remember can sometimes take it up a notch or two. They no longer bother much with candy, jewellery, or flowers; these are passé and have become cliché over the last couple of years. Instead, these people decide to go for the most interesting gifts they can think of. A woman in Minnesota got what must be the most ‘interesting’ gift ever: her husband ‘gave’ her a half a mile wide heart made out of manure. [Read more…] about How to give unique Valentine’s Day gifts
Ten tips on cleaning your outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture should be treated the same way as regular indoor furniture, if not more. Because this furniture is subjected to the natural elements of the outdoors, here are some tips you can use to keep it looking cleaner and lasting longer: [Read more…] about Ten tips on cleaning your outdoor furniture
Why you should use online clearance sales to your advantage this year
Not only is shopping great for reviving our ailing economy, you can also find some of the greatest stocking fillers at all the many online clearance sales that some of your favourite retailers offer in the days, weeks and months after one of the big days. You can use these sites to find items from last Christmas, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day for a song. Use the money that you saved on buying these items to treat yourself to that special something you’ve always been meaning to buy but have always rationalised that you just can’t afford to. [Read more…] about Why you should use online clearance sales to your advantage this year
Budgeting for your Family Holiday
It’s great for family morale to have a holiday to look forward to. It’s also good to plan for it in advance from a financial point of view. If you’re struggling with debt, you may feel that a break is beyond your reach. However, with these holiday budgeting tips from the debt advisors at www.harringtonbrooks.co.uk, you can still do it. [Read more…] about Budgeting for your Family Holiday