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To go BR or not??

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  • imcognito
    imcognito Posts: 195 Forumite
    lol just seen how long that was.. better out than in ??!
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  • OhDear
    OhDear Posts: 138 Forumite
    Speaking as a bloke. - I think he needs a big kick up the backside! Sorry:rolleyes:
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  • imcognito
    imcognito Posts: 195 Forumite
    OhDear wrote: »
    Speaking as a bloke. - I think he needs a big kick up the backside! Sorry:rolleyes:

    LOL That he does!!

    He did however meet his mum for lunch today (she paid LOL) and arrange for them to lend us 3..5K to buy a car when mine gets repo'd :j

    So we are saving money there on monthly costs.

    Now just to sort out the rest of his spending!! :confused:
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  • peachyprice
    peachyprice Posts: 22,346 Forumite
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    Hi Im,
    Sorry to year your OH is being such a !!!!!!. I think you need to take control of some money for yourself so you're not left without when he decides to spend all the money.

    Have you opened your own bank account yet? You could get the child benefit paid into this (that'll be £175 once No.3 comes along) and put the grocery money in it each month so at least you know you'll be able to buy food and have a bit extra for the children.

    If he then raids the other account and bills don't get paid he might, just might, realise he's got to stop.
    Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear
  • imcognito
    imcognito Posts: 195 Forumite
    Hi Im,
    Sorry to year your OH is being such a !!!!!!. I think you need to take control of some money for yourself so you're not left without when he decides to spend all the money.

    Have you opened your own bank account yet? You could get the child benefit paid into this (that'll be £175 once No.3 comes along) and put the grocery money in it each month so at least you know you'll be able to buy food and have a bit extra for the children.

    If he then raids the other account and bills don't get paid he might, just might, realise he's got to stop.

    Thanks, No have not opened another account yet.. Ive opened a paypal topup though for the food and kids stuff... I should sort out the co-op account really.. (cant go barclays I owed them too much LOL) can you do co-op online?? I dont go into banks with my kids they are nightmares!!

    So with Co=op and paypal I should be able to seperate my own money to keep myself under control and pass the buck to him on his account.. He honestly has no idea.. His last comment
    "I thought our monthly bills were 2.5K" Erm no for the last year they have been 3.5 - 4... no wonder we got in this mess!!!
    With my BR they have gone down a bit thankfully but he still needs to learn!
    BSC Member 207 :beer:
    Mummy to 3 Wonderful Children 2 Boys and a Princess
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