*sigh* this may take a while

savingholmes

Sounds good

mark55man

that sounds good - I do worry about adding another account into the mix, but accountable isnt a word I would apply to ours so maybe need to think again

ohdearhowdidthathappen

It sends a notification to both OH and I EVERYTIME we spend ANYTHING on our account... the Monzo app is such a snitch  
We don't really use cash and I've stashed our CC away and taken the CC details off the usual suspect websites that we'd spend on ie @m@zon etc.  It's a bit boring, but it's been a great deterrent!

ohdearhowdidthathappen

I heard yesterday that I passed all the exams from last month, very pleased that there's no more academic stuff to be done

mark55man

yay - well done on the exams.  onwards and upwards

I did put real time notifications on our joint account - but a couple of times I mentioned to OH that I knew she was coming home as I had seen her just pay at the supermarket and she took against it - felt it was too big brother.  So we don't do that as I check every day anyway so I'm not that bothered

DancingInTheRain

Congratulations on passing the exams, well done 🎉

crunchy_time

Well done on passing your exams! Xx

in_need_of_direction

Yay to the exam success. Well done

ohdearhowdidthathappen

Thanks, I was really pleased.  It was quite tricky studying in amongst working and home schooling, so it does feel like a weight has lifted to know I don't have anything left to do

ohdearhowdidthathappen

Not sure if I'm repeatinf myself, but t's cost the best part of £1k to get the 5 children set for school next month.  They all needed everything as they haven't worn uniform since March and have all grown.  2 of them are transitioning schools too, necessitating a complete overhaul.
Secondary schools seem to rely on parents much more for books, my daughters A-level books have cost nearly £100.  I checked ebay etc beforehand, but the specific ones she needed weren't available, so had to go for new.  They also have to wear 'business like attire'.  
I had £500 set aside, so was caught a bit short.  Will be putting less in savings this month to cover the rest.