Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

tantaraza

For DH’s glasses, I recommend a website called Glasses Direct. Their glasses are quite affordable and constantly on BOGOF or Buy One Get 2nd Half Price deals, and they do varifocals as well. I have a strong prescription and once got four pairs of glasses (two “regular” specs and two sunglasses) for £60 plus postage by using multiple deals, which they also allow you to do.

I’m not affiliated with them in any way, promise! :P but would recommend DH takes a look. If he prefers to try on his specs before purchase, he can order up to four at a time for trying on. £500 is shocking, the most expensive pair I’ve ever owned were £125 and those were designer :eek:

I also agree with Daisy here, having the money upfront to make bulk purchases or pay a bill annually to save regular outgoings makes the world of difference, but it’s getting that money in the first place. I’m so pleased for you and the difference that this PPI will make is amazing.

savvyshe

Another delurker here to congratulate you on your PPI refund.
Just to say I have paid hundreds on glasses in past similar to your husband and last year broke my very expensive ones, Someone on here mentioned ASDA. opticians, and as I was so skint at the time I went to investigate..... £44.00!!!!!!! I nearly fell of the chair lol!!! yes!!!! with the frames and varifocal lens and coating etc. And with the frames I preferred I just took my prescription in with me. Just check at ASDA first to what they need on the note, I remember having to get opticians to print me a paper one out for some reason
and glasses they are still going strong.Its worth a try. Good luck

maggiem

And another delurker here.
What wonderful news to wake up to this morning. Very pleased for you and hoping the emergency fund will reduce the stress on you.
Keeping my fingers crossed for good news from RBS too!

Willowtree222

HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »

You're not going to believe this, but we're getting another PPI complaint upheld :T.

It's from our old H@lifax mortgage. DH and I are going to get, wait for it... £3120 EACH

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I'm still in a happy shocked daze .

Congratulations. That is another amazing amount, and I am so happy for you. xx

jwil

That's absolutely amazing HHD, congratulations :T :T :T :T

I was going to suggest clearing the energy as well so you can switch.

So pleased for you

HairyHandofDartmoor

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

brilliant brilliant news. well done

Thank you INOD .

maggiem wrote: »

And another delurker here.
What wonderful news to wake up to this morning. Very pleased for you and hoping the emergency fund will reduce the stress on you.
Keeping my fingers crossed for good news from RBS too!

Thank you Maggie . Its' nice to hear from so many lurkers .

Nicnak wrote: »

Congratulations. That is another amazing amount, and I am so happy for you. xx

Thank you Nicnak .

HairyHandofDartmoor

jwil wrote: »

That's absolutely amazing HHD, congratulations :T :T :T :T

I was going to suggest clearing the energy as well so you can switch.

So pleased for you

Thank you Jwil . Yes it would be a sensible thing to do.

HairyHandofDartmoor

tantaraza wrote: »

For DH’s glasses, I recommend a website called Glasses Direct. Their glasses are quite affordable and constantly on BOGOF or Buy One Get 2nd Half Price deals, and they do varifocals as well. I have a strong prescription and once got four pairs of glasses (two “regular” specs and two sunglasses) for £60 plus postage by using multiple deals, which they also allow you to do.

I’m not affiliated with them in any way, promise! :P but would recommend DH takes a look. If he prefers to try on his specs before purchase, he can order up to four at a time for trying on. £500 is shocking, the most expensive pair I’ve ever owned were £125 and those were designer :eek:

I also agree with Daisy here, having the money upfront to make bulk purchases or pay a bill annually to save regular outgoings makes the world of difference, but it’s getting that money in the first place. I’m so pleased for you and the difference that this PPI will make is amazing.

Thank you Tantaraza yes we should certainly look at that for DH's glasses.

savvyshe wrote: »

Another delurker here to congratulate you on your PPI refund.
Just to say I have paid hundreds on glasses in past similar to your husband and last year broke my very expensive ones, Someone on here mentioned ASDA. opticians, and as I was so skint at the time I went to investigate..... £44.00!!!!!!! I nearly fell of the chair lol!!! yes!!!! with the frames and varifocal lens and coating etc. And with the frames I preferred I just took my prescription in with me. Just check at ASDA first to what they need on the note, I remember having to get opticians to print me a paper one out for some reason
and glasses they are still going strong.Its worth a try. Good luck

Thank you Savvy . Nice to hear from you . We'll definitely look into Asda opticians too.


Great suggestions :T.

arsenalbarnie

Fabulous news Hairy :beer::j:j:j:j:T:T:T:T

HairyHandofDartmoor

Today the sun is actually shining, I haven't seen that for a long time, and the wind has finally dropped :T.

We've decided not to work on my business today because DH and I both feel tired. Instead I want to iron a pile of tops because I'm fed up with wearing the same ones. I've already washed and hung up some laundry to dry.

DH also popped our to our nearest supermarket to get eccinacea tablets and some wooden clothes hangers (we both hate plastic hangers and like all our hangers to match. A bit OCD :eek:). The hangers are normally £2 for a four pack, but today they were half price so DH bought four packs, so we have sixteen wooden hangers for £4 :T.

It's really nice having a day off, as I feel like I need one .