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Why does money saving make me feel so sad?

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  • Nargleblast
    Nargleblast Posts: 10,763 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Debt-free and Proud!
    Look upon money saving as a challenge - how to live well but make your money go further. And don't be envious of those who seem to throw money about - they might be up to their ears in debt, and, realistically, what do you have to show for spending thousands of pounds? Possessions, things that you soon get bored with, holidays that are fabulous at the time but soon become a distant memory. Learn to love your surroundings, eat well, have good times with family and friends that need not cost the earth, and once debt free stay that way!
    One life - your life - live it!
  • Meenu
    Meenu Posts: 160 Forumite
    dear mumpig
    that is super impressive in a few months time with perspective u will definitely be pleased with the results
  • *Vikki*
    *Vikki* Posts: 1,303 Forumite
    mumpig wrote: »
    Sorry in advance if I get this all wrong, this is my first post, but been an avid watcher/reader for a while, so about time I dip a toe in the forum pool.
    I've been trying to be good!:j
    I've done Martins budget planner....(came out in the black Phew!)
    Swapped my gas & electric company...
    Water meter being installed next Sat...
    Got a £18-50pm discount on my Virgin media package...
    Just paid off my first credit card this morning of £579.59....yet I feel depressed rather than pleased with myself?
    Maybe its the thought of the other things I could have done with £579.59???
    Do you feel like this, I am a DFW!!!!

    ...and thanks to all the posters I've not been able to say thank you to before as I've just registered, but this site is an inspiration! :A

    Yea I feel the same. Feel down right now about money even though I pay of end of end of the month.:confused:
  • *Vikki*
    *Vikki* Posts: 1,303 Forumite
    Look upon money saving as a challenge - how to live well but make your money go further. And don't be envious of those who seem to throw money about - they might be up to their ears in debt, and, realistically, what do you have to show for spending thousands of pounds? Possessions, things that you soon get bored with, holidays that are fabulous at the time but soon become a distant memory. Learn to love your surroundings, eat well, have good times with family and friends that need not cost the earth, and once debt free stay that way!

    Brilliant post!:money:
  • CouponWoman
    CouponWoman Posts: 6,065 Forumite
    Has anyone got the link to the Tesco printable coupons, I put it in the MSE search but it didnt come up.

    Thanks in advance


    all coupons are on this forum, click on it and you will see them


    Updated Printable Money off Coupons & Policies Thread 5 (and chat)

    please read sections 1 and 2 carefully and happy couponing.

    remember to thank honey for sorting the coupons out.

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  • *Vikki*
    *Vikki* Posts: 1,303 Forumite
    Ugh I am feeling down tonight, withdrawal symptoms from spending money or any sort even for petrol! I dont have any though to pay day, whats wrong with me? Why do I crave to spend money even if it is just to fill the car up with fuel on the credit card!
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