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  • gonzo127
    gonzo127 Posts: 4,482 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Ames wrote: »
    Gonzo, I agree you need to clear the air with the Mrs. I've probably missed it but is there a reason she can't get a job, even just a couple of evenings a week in a bar or something? Or could she do the daily clicks? Sorry if I'm putting my foot in it there. It's a real breakthrough though for her to realise that spending on a credit card would have made things so much worse.


    Hey Ames, well there is a reason she cat get a job, and its because she doesnt want one! i have already found 2 perfect ones for her and even drafted her CV for her (after she asked me to so i didnt force her) however she never got around to proof reading the CV and sending it off :s

    i have also given her all the information for the daily clicks but she doesnt manage to find the time to do them either
    Drop a brand challenge
    on a £100 shop you might on average get 70 items save
    10p per product = £7 a week ~ £28 a month
    20p per product = £14 a week ~ £56 a month
    30p per product = £21 a week ~ £84 a month (or in other words one weeks shoping at the new price)
  • elfen
    elfen Posts: 10,213 Forumite
    I won't! Luckily it's part-furnished (bed, settee, washing machine, wardrobe, cooker and all the other gubbins) so I don't need to get much furniture, so I'll probably buy new as itll last me. I'll probably part-ex some stuff in Cex and get a TV from there...probably a freeview box too if they do them. And it's got free internet!

    Ames, you might know the answer to this....do you know how you claim the disability premiums? Cos I think it might be an idea to get them
    ** Total debt: £6950.82 ± May NSDs 1/10 **
    ** Fat Bum Shrinking: -7/56lbs **
    **SPC 2012 #1498 -£152 and 1499 ***
    I do it all because I'm scared.
  • Bunnyinthelights
    Bunnyinthelights Posts: 15,278 Forumite
    Pooky-Go to the DR!!!!!

    Elfen-missed what's happened-hope you are ok hunny xxx
    Empty pockets never held anyone back, only empty heads and empty hearts can do that -Peale
  • Bunnyinthelights
    Bunnyinthelights Posts: 15,278 Forumite
    *wishes she could afford not to work*

    Saying that, I went proper barmy when I was working at home with the kids.
    Empty pockets never held anyone back, only empty heads and empty hearts can do that -Peale
  • schoolrunmum
    schoolrunmum Posts: 2,689 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Just popping in between bootcamp and Tescos run,anyone want owt while I'm there?
    Debt-free...and staying that way...
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Elfen, if you apply for income support then the disability premiums are automatically added. Same for Housing benefit (although check when you get your award letter in case they've 'forgotten'). Are they the premiums you meant?
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • elfen
    elfen Posts: 10,213 Forumite
    Yes, thank you
    ** Total debt: £6950.82 ± May NSDs 1/10 **
    ** Fat Bum Shrinking: -7/56lbs **
    **SPC 2012 #1498 -£152 and 1499 ***
    I do it all because I'm scared.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,849 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    elen ~ Good news on flat :)

    H i gang.
    Swimming excercise this AM so I am cream crackered.Mmmmm.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,849 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Chucks SRM my Tesco list.
    Thanks hun :)

    Pooky~Please do go to the dr's.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • elfen
    elfen Posts: 10,213 Forumite
    Ok, gonna go and do some more packing/sorting out
    ** Total debt: £6950.82 ± May NSDs 1/10 **
    ** Fat Bum Shrinking: -7/56lbs **
    **SPC 2012 #1498 -£152 and 1499 ***
    I do it all because I'm scared.
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