tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post6942114327131103530..comments2024-03-28T21:19:15.196-04:00Comments on That British Woman: Still doing it many years later............Gill - That British Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-42503998050735245382019-12-06T12:35:18.686-05:002019-12-06T12:35:18.686-05:00I *always* worry about money, especially in the fu...I *always* worry about money, especially in the future, I see such massive numbers that we’re “supposed” to have saved for retirement and there is no way in God’s green earth that we’ll ever be able to save like that. Thankfully Ed has a pension at work and he’s been there for 25 years now. I’m currently paying tuition for my 2nd oldest, often have to help my oldest as we works barely above min wage with NO healthcare/dental benefits either. I just put out $1600 for his dental work and paid the 2nd installment of tuition for January as well. Merry Christmas to me... *eek* It’s tough to be sure, just gotta keep plugging away... ~Carla~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02341057469246030024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-50213778827237211552019-11-22T22:21:10.922-05:002019-11-22T22:21:10.922-05:00It is indeed difficult to live on pension income a...It is indeed difficult to live on pension income anymore. We do manage to save a bit though.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-19659273238046837522019-11-21T18:06:08.457-05:002019-11-21T18:06:08.457-05:00I have did something similar for years...in ways. ...I have did something similar for years...in ways. We have money taken out and into an account for the big yearly/semi yearly insurance bills on homeowners and auto...then I also take out so much monthly for birthdays and Christmas. I leave it in the bank, but it is held in reserve so to speak. <br /><br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-27699940030055734932019-11-21T17:29:14.526-05:002019-11-21T17:29:14.526-05:00My expenses aren't much- rent, insurance, hydr...My expenses aren't much- rent, insurance, hydro- so I bank most of my pay. Which was a good thing, as I recently went through a fire that forced me out of my previous residence. I was so glad to have a cushion of money to fall back on.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-20199138499835019552019-11-21T17:00:57.713-05:002019-11-21T17:00:57.713-05:00I just go to the bank machine once a month (or les...I just go to the bank machine once a month (or less) but I have to say most of my purchases go on my credit card for points which I use for groceries. It's amazing how quickly they mount up. I pay off the balance the balance on the credit card at the end of each month and, at that point, any money left over (minus a "float" for emergencies) goes into a (very low interest) savings account. This seems to work for me.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224823051315463861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-23494052014812682572019-11-21T13:22:44.294-05:002019-11-21T13:22:44.294-05:00I tend to leave money (pension) which goes in the ...I tend to leave money (pension) which goes in the bank now & have to say I rarely go to the bank. It's a common trend as so many local banks are closing in the UK making it difficult for elderly or infirm people. They're trying to get us to use Internet banking. If I need cash I just get cashback from the local supermarket and I never keep cash in the house.<br /><br />I rarely go to towns to shop so am not spending too much on clothes I really don't need. I'm spending less on petrol as hardly any running about collecting grandchildren from school. Prices are rocketing despite the statistics the government give out about the low cost of living increases. Have no idea where they get them from & no doubt things will get worse when we leave the EU. <br />I do tend to spend on sewing now, fabrics & bits & pieces but usually wait until there are sales. Also I'm still using my lovely 53 year old Singer sewing machine & rather than buy a new lightweight plastic sewing machine to take to classes I bought a lovely little 3/4 size vintage Frister & Rossman machine for about £25 from a hospice charity.<br /><br />I'm a child of WW11 so grew up in an era of austerity but never felt I was deprived of anything. I've always been one to mend things when I can, the planet can't take our throwaway style of living any longer.<br /><br />I enjoy reading your posts Gill as they are so realistic & helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas and activities.<br />Winifredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415302188575538163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-56723143914758787532019-11-21T09:52:30.078-05:002019-11-21T09:52:30.078-05:00This is a lovely plan. All the experts say to do t...This is a lovely plan. All the experts say to do this. <br />I admire the people with little who get up everyday and slog through on an hourly wage.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-78208584445117885052019-11-21T06:47:07.325-05:002019-11-21T06:47:07.325-05:00Anyone would be mad not to save for christmas now,...Anyone would be mad not to save for christmas now, it's such an expensive time. I've used cash for food shopping for a few years now and find it much better, whatever is left over each week i put into a pot, last year I had just over £400. I put £60 in my purse each Friday for food, I think $100 is roughly the same. Food is getting more expensive everywhere i think, there is only me at home in the week and some weeks i can get through all my food money. Our Birthdays are fairly spread out so i usually put something away in the months leading up to that particular birthday.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-65344614158418044152019-11-21T05:03:59.754-05:002019-11-21T05:03:59.754-05:00it is hard Gill, our expenses have gone up but our...it is hard Gill, our expenses have gone up but our wages stay the same. Taking on debt is how we manage. I see our two sons struggling to be independent on 14 dollars an hour (oldest) and work full time and pay for university as he couldn't get a loan (youngest). Not much hope things will change for them. all around me couples take vacations, buy toys like 4 wheelers, live in lavish homes and drive nice cars. It is a mystery how they do it.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18173048649291397174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605129043543619307.post-45808351893506317062019-11-21T02:40:20.848-05:002019-11-21T02:40:20.848-05:00'I often wonder'.
My sentiments indeed an...'I often wonder'. <br />My sentiments indeed and I often say something to the supermarket cashier each time I pay for groceries. <br />When asked how do families with young children manage with all the rising prices they just shrug their shoulders and say 'we have to'. <br />Cathyhttp://cranethie.comnoreply@blogger.com