tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37010928.post2027193183083629650..comments2023-09-25T10:38:01.546-04:00Comments on Mermaid of Moorgate: What would you do for a free £5?Mermaid of Moorgatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13485679698269770465noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37010928.post-38406429111102062912010-11-17T18:22:41.577-05:002010-11-17T18:22:41.577-05:00I've just been going through my statements. It...I've just been going through my statements. It's incidentals such as dental bills, replacing the knackered fridge ...<br /><br />I can understand the basic cost of living which is all well covered by my wages - but where the hell does the £1200 go ? I've even asked Mrs E-K if she has a double life !<br /><br />I've gone through our statements with a fine-tooth comb and it really does seem to be the incidentals (dental bills, fridge repairs) which catch you out. <br /><br />Have to say, it's the small things which really add up though. I will take your advice. <br /><br />(PS - thought I'd set up moderation. How DID you get by it ???)Electro-Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18073103431166273080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37010928.post-27285457229485895512010-11-17T14:26:40.863-05:002010-11-17T14:26:40.863-05:00Only because you want to marry for love rather tha...Only because you want to marry for love rather than money.Gorilla Bananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044093013423635830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37010928.post-25354505517036172802010-11-17T08:20:25.462-05:002010-11-17T08:20:25.462-05:00Extrovert I may be dear GB, but fool I am not! I t...Extrovert I may be dear GB, but fool I am not! I take the £5 because I am broke!Mermaid of Moorgatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485679698269770465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37010928.post-70503935574362899252010-11-17T07:17:10.239-05:002010-11-17T07:17:10.239-05:00The reason you would take the fiver, Mermaid, is b...The reason you would take the fiver, Mermaid, is because you're (a) an extrovert and (b) trusting of the good intentions of your fellow man. That said, I would advise you against accepting sweets from a fellow wearing a dirty mac.Gorilla Bananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044093013423635830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37010928.post-4283335757180472992010-11-17T06:29:05.869-05:002010-11-17T06:29:05.869-05:00That sounds like you need a money doctor!
I sugge...That sounds like you need a money doctor!<br /><br />I suggest the following to help (I'll write this up into a bigger blog later):<br /><br />1) Ditch the gym membership and find a running buddy/buy weights etc for Christmas<br /><br />2) Estimate what you might spend in a week on those little items ie coffee, a sarnie here and there, and take out the cash, leaving your credit and debit cards at home in a 'safe place'. Spend on the cash in your pocket<br /><br />3) Keep all your receipts for two weeks and work out where you get the cheapest deals, and where you can stop doubling up.<br /><br />4) Think about the economy of food - how much do you throw away without eating? You can freeze a lot more than you think - whole peppers, fruit, milk etc.Mermaid of Moorgatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485679698269770465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37010928.post-31968888756540066712010-11-16T14:06:32.935-05:002010-11-16T14:06:32.935-05:00I've just done our budget... again !
We work ...I've just done our budget... again !<br /><br />We work out (on paper) as being £1200 pcm over what we need to pay all essentials and things such as gym, clubs etc. And yet we're getting deeper into overdraft each month. I've checked for leakage but there is nothing fishy going on with our account. <br /><br />I really don't know where it goes - I suspect that a lot of it is to do with the fact that a fiver will barely get you a coffee and a bun nowadays. (and I don't blow my money on that sof stuff either !)<br /><br />Inflation is far worse than they're making out.Electro-Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18073103431166273080noreply@blogger.com