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What do you spend too much money on???

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  • BubbaUk_2
    BubbaUk_2 Posts: 39 Forumite
    Diet Coke (Tesco's Cans), Magazines and Gadgets/Computer bits.

    I can't resist either of the above.. spend quite a bit about £20 per month Coke (Joint account for OH &I ),Solo - £15 Per month magazines and books and about £30 per month Gadgets and Computer bits (this can vary wildly, averaged it out).

    It's my pocket money allowance so hey.....
  • Serialdieter
    Serialdieter Posts: 236 Forumite
    Eating out / lunches at work / take-aways

    Used to spend a huge amount. At least one take-away a week £20, plus lunch / snacks out every weekend £30, plus lunches at work £3 /day. That's a massive £3380 per year:eek: :eek: :eek:

    We still have the odd takeaway or sunday lunch, but no more work lunches.

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  • NekoZombie
    NekoZombie Posts: 1,664 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    gossip mags and lunches/cups of tea, snacks
    BCSC Member 70:j
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  • kazmeister
    kazmeister Posts: 3,338 Forumite
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    Opium
    I was shocked to realise I had used a very large bottle in 4 months -admittedly bought duty free in Gib for £50 . I cant go without it as I feel undressed and realise I now have to replace it with one I have to buy in this country, very expensive but to me its an essential and I cant wear anything else as its been part of me for 20 years.
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  • lynsayjane
    lynsayjane Posts: 3,547 Forumite
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    kazmeister wrote: »
    Opium
    I was shocked to realise I had used a very large bottle in 4 months -admittedly bought duty free in Gib for £50 . I cant go without it as I feel undressed and realise I now have to replace it with one I have to buy in this country, very expensive but to me its an essential and I cant wear anything else as its been part of me for 20 years.

    had to read this twice, the first time i missed that you were talking about the perfume! :eek:

    as for what I spend too much money on???

    ME!

    purely and simply I spend to make myself smile. Today I tried tried tried to ignore the looks and the gibes but it got too much, I felt fat and friendless and miserable so I bought myself a new outfit, forgot all about my troubles and now have a night out tonight and tomorrow... shopping cures all my ills :o
  • Gemmzie
    Gemmzie Posts: 14,876 Forumite
    Hmm clothes, make-up and DVDs make up most of my spending.

    But I no longer spend too much. Make-up is essential stuff only unless I have birthday money or something, DVDs under £5 only unless it's very special then £8, clothes essential only as I'm gonna be going through them so fast soon!
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  • Mozette
    Mozette Posts: 2,247 Forumite
    wine, books, CDs, DVDs, shoes, clothes, food, oh everything really....
    I'm getting better though...
  • tsharp
    tsharp Posts: 1,532 Forumite
    Hookers...
    "I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something."
  • iceicebaby
    iceicebaby Posts: 3,633 Forumite
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    Clothes, especially Dorothy Perkins
    Baby Ice arrived 17th April 2011. Tired.com! :j
  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    chocolate :sad: It is my comfort food and I get through quite a shocking amount of it every day. I would save a good amount of money if I didn't eat the stuff.

    I've always justified it by saying I don't smoke, and hardly drink, but really I am just making excuses :o
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
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