Sentences with phrase «purchase of luxury items»

Intelligence reports indicate that most of the purchase of luxury items by the former First Lady was through the Platinum card of the account.

This craving for rich - tasting confections ties in with the purchasing of luxury items, the sales of which, says Cornell University economist Robert H. Frank in an article for Newsweek, are growing four times faster than the rate of overall spending.

Not exact matches

In their quest to create maximum value, Jad Toubayly and Easa Al Gurg have constructed Idealz as a platform that allows its customers (registered members) to purchase an item of clothing or stationery, which also gets them a complimentary ticket into a lucky draw for a luxury prize.

The authors, previously colleagues at Boston Consulting Group, noted how the growing income gap in the U.S. had created not only a sizeable affluent group able to purchase higher - quality items in almost every category but a habit among middle - income consumers of spoiling themselves on a single category of luxury purchases they identify with.

However, cardholders who frequently shop at luxury retail chains like Saks Fifth Avenue are more likely to purchase high - ticket items regularly; therefore, it will be extremely difficult to distinguish fraudulent transactions from those of a legitimate nature, allowing criminals to abuse stolen payment cards and remain undetected for a longer period of time.

It must be also said that luxury items are pretty popular in Middle East and there is a higher percentage of wealthy people who have a strong purchase power.

Significant instances of asset accumulation include the purchase of a house, car, luxury items, etc. life events like marriages, starting a family is also a part of personal finance planning which requires personal help.

Maybe that initial joy is caused by a pay raise or the purchase of a big - ticket item like a luxury car, or even a smaller - ticket item like a leather jacket or the cookware you were convinced would change your life.

Over the past decades, people have been conditioned to want to purchase the latest models of many luxury items regardless of price, including electronics and clothing, and going into debt to afford these items was socially acceptable.

This kind of loan is used for everything from funding an education or financing a new business venture to purchasing luxury items or taking a lavish vacation.

Should you find a lower price for an eligible item within one hundred twenty (120) days from the original date of purchase using your Luxury Card, you may be reimbursed for the price difference.

It is important to note that certain forms of debt are considered non-dischargeable, including alimony and child support, recently incurred income taxes, student loans, legal judgments from committing a crime or drunk driving, and purchases of what are considered luxury items shortly before the filing of bankruptcy.

On the other hand, if they purchase a pair of Gucci sunglasses that will remain stylish and will last for years, then this luxury item may be a better value than a mid priced item of lesser quality.

Half (50 percent) of the non-homeowners surveyed said they would cut back on dining out, 49 percent said they would cut back on shopping for non-essential items and 47 percent said they would give up luxuries in order to be financially able to purchase their dream home.