free xtra benefits???

krisskross

Loopy_Girl wrote: »

See now that comment would have more clout if he wasn't actually claiming the 'handout'..

I would be totally amazed if the Beckham's accountant was not claiming the child benefit for their 3 children. It would be rather less than a true moneysaver if you let free cash go unclaimed. My son and daughter in law add the child benefit each month to what is in James's Trust Fund. It will eventually benefit James but they do not need it to buy his clothes or pay for his day to day activities. Oh and he is at school and wearing the uniform.

alwaysonthego_2

Hi, you possibly could claim for a grant with your utility company. Also you may be entitled to a school uniform grant and free school meals.

With regarding using your credit card, if the cab help you deal with your debts then you will be expected not to use it anymore and that will be part of the agreement. Usually you will offer your creditors £1 per month because you are on benefits. Make sure you bring all your paperwork to the cab, it will help us help you quicker.

In reference to a comment about the cab getting extra funding, maybe it could be dependant on the location of the cab because I have not heard anything about this, if anything we are desperate for more funding and paid staff have recently been made redundant due to the lack of funding!

GlasweJen

when our school uniform changed from jumpers to blazers the school told all the new first year parents that us kids had voted it in - had we hell! It was a decision made by our new head teacher who cared more for uniform that he did for academic standards.

moggylover

krisskross wrote: »

It doesn't sound like he will. Some people actually can afford to pay for what their children need without handouts.

Well, that makes them very lucky - it does not always make them good parents however:D . That is a whole different ball-game which takes little account of dosh spent and is about the kindness, compassion and understanding that children need!

There are many, many badly damaged and emotionally neglected children in wealthy but cold/abusive/hyper-critical but financially sound households who would give a lot to know the pleasure of a tight hug from a skint and tired but LOVING mum!

moggylover

krisskross wrote: »

I would be totally amazed if the Beckham's accountant was not claiming the child benefit for their 3 children. It would be rather less than a true moneysaver if you let free cash go unclaimed. My son and daughter in law add the child benefit each month to what is in James's Trust Fund. It will eventually benefit James but they do not need it to buy his clothes or pay for his day to day activities. Oh and he is at school and wearing the uniform.

And it is very nice for them to be able to do this - but not AT ALL what child benefit was devised for - and not possible for the mere mortals amongst us!

krisskross

moggylover wrote: »

Well, that makes them very lucky - it does not always make them good parents however:D . That is a whole different ball-game which takes little account of dosh spent and is about the kindness, compassion and understanding that children need!

There are many, many badly damaged and emotionally neglected children in wealthy but cold/abusive/hyper-critical but financially sound households who would give a lot to know the pleasure of a tight hug from a skint and tired but LOVING mum!

Sorry but this is tosh. You appear to be suggesting that anyone who can actually afford the children they have created are not such good parents as those who have no money. I grew up in a very poor household. I have no doubts at all that our parents loved us but I hated having to answer the door to the tally man and tell him mum wasn't in, it was so obvious he knew I was lying. The feelings of inferiority stayed with me for years, simply because my parents were poor.

pipkin71

krisskross wrote: »

Iwould be rather less than a true moneysaver if you let free cash go unclaimed.

Absolutely.

Couldn't agree more :beer:

Pipkin xxxx

krisskross

moggylover wrote: »

And it is very nice for them to be able to do this - but not AT ALL what child benefit was devised for - and not possible for the mere mortals amongst us!

I don't understand this comment. My grandson will benefit from 18 years worth of child benefit plus the interest it earns. It will give him an excellent start to his adult life. Surely it will benefit him greatly? I can assure you he goes without nothing in order that the child benefit can be saved.

Graham_Devon

pipkin71 wrote: »

Absolutely.

Couldn't agree more :beer:

Pipkin xxxx

I don't purposely wind people up.

No, not me. Honest, I would never do that. I never create arguments and rub my benefits into peoples faces at all.

"xxxxx"

viktory

Having read the whole thread, I have some comments (of course! )

moggylover wrote: »

I think that does still vary a lot though Lovaabargain, my sons school has really nice meals, and fairly cheap - but two others in this area are considered by the kids and staff alike to serve carp!

Fish is an excellent source of protein. Don't see what you are complaining about.

moggylover wrote: »

I can only say that most of the schools in this area (even primary) have fairly strict rules on uniform, and ALL of the secondary ones do.

Another one here who falls into the 'uniform is actually quite cheap' category. Talk of hockeys sticks made me smile actually. You'll all be telling me that your kids are at state schools and play lacrosse next.

Finally, thank the good Lord above the OP (who has legged it) hasn't chosen to home educate!