What caught my eye this week.<\/em><\/p>\n N<\/span>obody asked for it and now it\u2019s here \u2013 the new Monevator<\/em> shop<\/a> is open, offering in-joke themed investing T-shirts and vaguely punny sweatshirts to all.<\/p>\n Perhaps you\u2019ve already spotted Monevator<\/em>\u00a0members<\/a> striding about town sporting fancy wares like this:<\/p>\n Yes, those cool cats got early access. Thanks to everyone who bought something and so beta-tested the new store for us.<\/p>\n Now to repeat what I said to them, being a Monevator <\/em>member<\/a> is by far the best way to support the site. The margins on digital products are unbeatable \u2013 after the taxman has taken his share most of the money goes to us. This helps to keep the lights on and us publishing, week after week.<\/p>\n In particular, please don\u2019t buy anything from the shop<\/a> if you think there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ll return it. The margins are terrible and returns will wipe them out. 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