Articles from January 2009



An Interesting Subject?

What is interest rates,  borrowing cost, borrowing ratesIn some of my previous posts I have discussed Interest, but perhaps we should ask ourselves “What is Interest?” (more…)

How Inflation Is Controlled By Government

I had lots of requests mainly from very young people about the post: “So How Does The Government Control Inflation?”  (more…)

How Does Stress Affect The Human Body

what is stress, symptoms of stress, stress symptomsStress is the way our body responds to physical or emotional demands. The body responds in two ways neurologically and chemically. (more…)

Building Society or Bank?

what is a building society, building society or bankWhat’s the difference you will probably say. They do the same thing. To some extent that is true but (more…)

So How Does a Government Control Inflation?

How Does a Government Control InflationWell, a fairy godmother with her magic wand to put everything right would be marvellous, but (more…)