Help! What is the amount the law says you need to live on?

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Surfer
Surfer Posts: 361 Forumite
edited 25 November 2009 at 9:44AM in Benefits & tax credits
Due to posts which appear to attack rather than answer the question I have removed the post. Thanks to those who took the time to read the post and pass on relevant information.
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  • merlin68
    merlin68 Posts: 2,405 Forumite
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    Sounds about right as your partner works. YOu won't get council tax on that income anyway.
  • Surfer
    Surfer Posts: 361 Forumite
    edited 25 November 2009 at 9:38AM
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    Not relevant
  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
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    Do you need a car?? Would save you on petrol, insurance, road tax etc?
  • Surfer
    Surfer Posts: 361 Forumite
    edited 25 November 2009 at 9:45AM
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    We have thought of selling it but my wife starts work between 5:20 am and 6 am so the car is essential as there is no public transport at that time and her work is nearly 15 miles away from our home. In addition the car is on HP and even if we were able to sell it ther would be a deficit of nearly £2000. It is a 1.8 auto as I cannot drive a manual.
  • karenx
    karenx Posts: 4,988 Forumite
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    Anyway to cut back on petrol? Make sure your tyres are always correctly pumped up etc? Can you sell it and get a cheaper car?
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,925 Forumite
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    If there are only two of you, you could half your food bill. Have a look at the Old Style board.

    Your rent is low, I doubt a caravan would be much cheaper.
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  • Kimitatsu
    Kimitatsu Posts: 3,894 Forumite
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    If you go to www.entitledto.co.uk that is the same calculator that local govt departments use. Put in all of the figures and see what it comes up with - it may be you are not claiming all that you are entitled to but the council is assuming that you do!
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  • Surfer
    Surfer Posts: 361 Forumite
    edited 25 November 2009 at 9:39AM
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    Not relevant to original question
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,925 Forumite
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    You are still liable for council tax in a caravan.
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  • viktory
    viktory Posts: 7,635 Forumite
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    Surfer wrote: »
    Fuel alone for the car costs £35 per week

    That is one hell of a lot of money - my husband spends £40 a week. This covers travel to and from work (40 miles a day) plus trips out at the weekend. He drives a Ford Focus 1.6. we are looking to downgrade to a diesel Fiesta Climate as it will save immensely on fuel and tax. Perhaps you should consider doing the same.
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