Living abroad tips and hints for money savers

donny-gal

Spending the Kids Inheritance - ers

In other words enjoying the rewards of our hard earned labours, and not just leaving it for the kid/s.

We currently seem to be having two months about, with trips in the 'van in between. Not renting out either property, and don't really wish to, and it is not an essential atm.

As DS just finished uni, and is working in Gloucestershire, and living by renting a room in a house, albiet a upmarket house from the uni ones, we are not happy disposing of the UK house until he has something more permanent as a home. I think property is probably one of the safest ways of saving money, (especially as our detached bungalow cost £6395 when we bought it 35 years ago).:eek:
so unless we need the money it is better staying invested there.
DG

droopsnout

Ah, thanks! We haven't got to that stage - we haven't amassed an inheritance!! In fact, we keep spending it as bits come in: next stop, new bathroom, to be completed any time now, I hope (if the plumber turns up).

If the kids aren't satisfied with the proceeds from two houses, tough! I doubt there'll be much cash.

Does that make me a member by default?

donny-gal

I would say so, you are spending spare cash, so yes IMHO.
DG

seven-day-weekend

droopsnout, if you want to join the SKI-ers club you will be #9. (cornerstone is #1 - it might be polite to just send them a pm).

There are some people causing a few hiccups on the SKI-ers thread at the moment, but I'm sure it will revert back to naormal soon. It's usually great fun!

droopsnout

Well, thank you, s-d-w.

I've just read the last two pages of the Silver Savers thread, which used to be deathly boring!!!

I don't think I'll join the SKI-ers' club, for these reasons:

* I don't accept that at a tender 56 years old, I'm old and spending anybody's inheritance!

* I have never joined "clubs" on message boards, as they tend to be cliquey and turn out to be exclusive rather than inclusive

* "Club" sometimes implies some sort of ownership, and perhaps that has had an impact on the SS thread.

* I'm never quite sure why anyone likes to promote their membership of "clubs" on these boards in their sigs, as if they are badges which promote recognition or even achievement

* It's just not my thing!

All that said, I have no objection to others doing exactly what they like in this regard, and I wish them (and you, obviously!) every enjoyment!

And after reading that SS thread, I'd better add that this is one pompous and grumpy old chap's opinion, without base in fact or probably even in the real world!!

Thanks for offering me the opportunity to be a fully-fledged SKI-er!!

Meanwhile, back on topic (-ish) ... I see that France is going to ask its citizens (and incomers) to pay more for their healthcare: http://www.french-property.com/newsletter/2008/4/1/french-health-insurance/

Phew! Hope I've not upset anyone ...

donny-gal

droopsnout wrote: »

* I don't accept that at a tender 56 years old, I'm old and spending anybody's inheritance!

Well it is a matter of interpretation, as someone with the same tender years, after both being made redundant last year, we (DH & I) decided we had done out stint and decided not to look for alterntive employment. To do this we have to live on our private pensions and savings. While not spending anyones inheritance as we have no desire to die for a long while yet, we worked out that 1) it was possible, and 2) if we looked for alternative employment, the only person we were really working for was our one son, by enhancing the savings even further, so by that interpretation we are SKI-ing.

No I'm certainly not upset, I must admit I didn't understand the rumpus on the board so have stayed away until it goes away. Even the OS board which normally is very placid had a spat last week, maybe it is the time of year!
DG

seven-day-weekend

No problem droopsnout!

I'm omnly 58 but have a similar reason to Donny-gal for calling myself a SKI-er.

I think the original thread has been deleted now. Anyway a new one has started!

missile

Whilst prices for leccy goes sky high in the UK, I was very presently surprised to get a letter from Iberdrola>

It pleases us to contact you to inform that the new conditions of your contract in... they will allow you to enjoy savings in 2008 that are, according to their historical consumptions, ....... euros
The reason of this better one is the application it integrates to the current price of its contract of the reduction of the cost of the access rate, published in the order ITC/3860/2007.
................see www.iberdrola.com

seven-day-weekend

Can anyone recommend decent travel insurance for EU residents (policy in English)?

Thanks!

sandy2_2

we insure with www.flexicover.com.