Quitting now could save smokers a small fortune, advises moneynet

Following yesterday's decision by the Government to impose a total ban on smoking in pubs and clubs, Moneynet (http://www.moneynet.co.uk ) highlights the true extent of the financial cost of smoking. "A smoker applying for life assurance will find themselves facing almost double the premium of a non-smoker," said Moneynet chief executive Richard Brown. "Add that to the price of the cigarettes and the cost of smoking plainly threatens your wealth - not just your health." With a packet of cigarettes currently costing around