Newly Single

hot.chick

Dear Money savers.....

I have unexpectedly found myself living alone.......... Boyf moved out on friday.

Althought I have always paid the lions share of the bills etc... (that is another story) He did contribute £320 per month to the income.....

Have changed car insurence, and applied for single person discount on council tax, was wondering if you have any other money saving tips for me?????

Also looking for help regarding what a food budget would look like for one person?????

I have a full freezer and a pretty healthy looking fridge - so was planning to run them down a bit so that I didn't have to go food shopping for a little while and maybe build up a little bit of a cash reserve this way.

All tips advise and words of sympathy welcome!

Regards

Hotti

mummysaver

Lots and lots of sympathy to you! Sorry to hear about it all, sorry that I can't offer much practical advice - my house is full of children so not much chance of shopping for one for a very long time!

I'm sure that lots of people on here will have some really great tips, good luck and best wishes for the future.

hot.chick

Thank you for your kind words..... Itmeans so much to hear a kind word from a complete stranger

Thank you........... x x x

macca64

Make sure you are getting the best deal on your gas and electric. Also consider switching your bank account to one of the top payers (A&L/Nationwide), make sure your getting the best rate on your savings. Use a cash back credit card for your spending. Consider using Aldi/Netto/Lidl for shopping.

I'm sure others will be able to suggest some things I've missed.

tango

hi, dont know whether it is good or bad news for you that boyfriend moved out? but now you can concentrate on yourself, sounds like you have already made a start on money saving, as the more expericed on here will say post a full SOA, also keep all receipts from now on, so you can see what you are spending and on what!! take care :A

mummysaver

Hey, that's okay! Whilst some people in the world are horrid, most people seem to be fairly caring, as demonstrated by us lovely MSEers! And that includes you too!

comping_cat

I would recomend you chek out the 'old style' board, it has excellent ideas on menu planning, recipes, cost cutting etc, and everyone is really friendly too.
Hope everything works out for you, it may seam difficult at the moment, but im sure you will come through it xxxx take care xxxx

hot.chick

Dear Money savers.....

I have unexpectedly found myself living alone.......... Boyf moved out on friday.

Althought I have always paid the lions share of the bills etc... (that is another story) He did contribute £320 per month to the income.....

Have changed car insurence, and applied for single person discount on council tax, was wondering if you have any other money saving tips for me?????

Also looking for help regarding what a food budget would look like for one person?????

I have a full freezer and a pretty healthy looking fridge - so was planning to run them down a bit so that I didn't have to go food shopping for a little while and maybe build up a little bit of a cash reserve this way.

All tips advise and words of sympathy welcome!

(was advised to re-post here for any old style tipe you might be able to share!)

Regards

Hotti

moggins

You'll probably be better off without him anyway ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

Just think, you'll be able to eat all those things you love that he wasn't too fond off and no one to moan about biscuit crumbs in the bed

Rikki

Big ((((Hug)))).

You've made a positive start. You'll get lots of ideas from the people on here.

Bargain_Rzl

Hi hot.chick

Sorry to hear about your relationship break up (((((hugs)))))

On weeks when I'm in every evening (or in a position to eat home-cooked food) I spend between £15 and £20, including laundry and cleaning products but not including wine (which I have a separate budget for, and order in bulk). I make my own lunches for work.

I eat extremely well though I don't have a lot of desserts. I keep costs down by seeking out reduced-to-clear meat at the supermarket which I freeze until needed. I then make meal plans based on this - and buy a lot of fresh veg to make casseroles etc. I get most of my meat bargains from Tesco and the Co-op, and fresh veg mainly from Lidl (where I also buy pasta, rice and other things Lidl does particularly well).

I have quite a good income but like to eat as well as possible for as little as possible as it frees up cash for other more interesting things