Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe SKIPTON, England, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- A British building society said its research of 1,000 women found one in 10 have an average $135 hidden away in "handbag funds." The Skipton Building Society said the women told researchers they keep the funds hidden, even from their partners, until it becomes time to purchase their chosen handbag, 72pointblog reported Friday. Advertisement The society said some women also hide funds for shoes, vacations and plastic surgery, while one in five men have money saved for gadgets, games and clothes. "Many people would be forgiven for thinking that saving money has fallen down people's priority lists, thanks to the credit crunch and current economic climate," said Tracy Fletcher of the Skipton Building Society. "However, this research shows that people are still making the effort despite it being harder to do so than it was previously."
