This year, some legislators have introduced measures to eradicate LifeLine, calling it a form of government waste, calling cell phones luxury items rather than necessities. But if someone can't afford a phone, they can't call a doctor or hear back from …

In the game, players are able to decide what items – including cigarettes, gas and luxury goods – they would like to see taxed in order to raise revenue for the country. The players will then face the consequences of their taxing – or lack thereof – at …

This invariably means that the LGBT community gets targeted for things like holidays and luxury items, hence the stupid adverts we get on Facebook. Now, this might apply for things like fashion and beauty products, as apparently gay men should like …

… a few days later. E-commerce sales ended up tipping the scales, generating over $1 trillion last year. And if you're the high-roller type who's willing to shell out a little more than usual for your for your luxury goods or unusual items, the …

While many people from the community donate nonperishable food items to the shelter daily, Rochester said that meat donations are often few and far between. She explained that meat is a "delicacy" or "luxury" item in their kitchen along with other …

The Chinese will have less disposable income, the thinking goes, so they'll cut spending on luxury items like jewelry. But the conventional wisdom is probably wrong. Gold buyers in China are different from gold buyers in the West. In the West …

A Nazareth woman faces 79 charges for buying luxury items with stolen credit card numbers and having the items shipped to her home, according to court papers. Cheryl Ann Fucci, 48, bought watches, computers, fragrances and shoes sold by retailers such …

Cosmetic surgery, pleasure boats, McMansions, restaurant quality kitchen appliances, professional quality home gym equipment, and second homes are a few items that still qualify as luxuries in most people's minds, but that hasn't hurt their popularity.

Ms Hawes said July was their busiest month to date, suggesting people were more confident about spending on luxury items. She said: "We both work in education, but felt now would be the right time to try to do our own thing. "It has been hard, but this …