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Cost of a Single Person Running a Home
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Thanks for your help guys.I was looking at outgoings of about £1200 a month (inc food) which is just over 50% of my take home pay which allows about £1100 for savings/treats/emergencies etc...0
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Thanks for your help guys.I was looking at outgoings of about £1200 a month (inc food) which is just over 50% of my take home pay which allows about £1100 for savings/treats/emergencies etc...0
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Sounds like you are sorted. Good luck!0
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blue.peter said:MovingForwards said:I budget £100pm for food, that includes cat food / litter and I've always got full cupboards.
I stopped drinking 16 months ago, caused my pain to flare up even more than normal. Although I do slip a few beers in the shopping for OH once a month, if he wants whisky he buys his own 😉Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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