Category Archives: money matters

On the Ball

Posted on April 16, 2021 by pensitivity101

No, this is nothing to do with a TV footie programme. DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency) are on the ball and paperwork regarding cars old and new are flying through the mail. Yesterday I got my new owners registration … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case Of … How Good Are You With Your Money, Money, Money?!!

Posted on March 28, 2021 by pensitivity101

We have Rory aka A Guy Called Bloke to thank for this series. The Curious Case Of … How Good Are You With Your Money, Money, Money?!! Rory’s intro: As l explained in the introduction to this new mini-series – The … Continue reading →

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Shopping on a budget

Posted on January 16, 2021 by pensitivity101

Hubby picked up on a headline today about a savvy mum spending £10 on food for the week in comparison to the government’s ‘£30 food parcel’ which probably only cost just over a fiver. I couldn’t find that one, but … Continue reading →

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Lockdown savings

Posted on January 9, 2021 by pensitivity101

There was a rather interesting headline on Yahoo today, and you know me, anything to save a few bob (source) Woman who saved £10,000 during first two lockdowns shares her tips for stashing the cash My five eggs worth says … Continue reading →

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Energy suppliers

Posted on October 16, 2020 by pensitivity101

A very smart young man called Josh rang our bell today. He was wearing a transparent full face visor which was a nice touch rather than a mask as at least he didn’t look like a bandit. He was very … Continue reading →

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Just a thought : 28th August

Posted on August 28, 2020 by pensitivity101

Money matters and insurance renewal actually. Our buildings and contents insurance is due next month, so when the renewal notice hit the mat this afternoon, I wasn’t surprised. My budget is 10% extra on the previous year’s premium, rounded up … Continue reading →

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Analysis of a phone bill

Posted on August 6, 2020 by pensitivity101

Things seem to be working now and Hubby has managed to access our account , though there is no way I’m going back into our joint email account today! As mentioned, our phone bill this month is way over budget, … Continue reading →

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We went Shopping Today

Posted on July 1, 2020 by pensitivity101

The plan was to get into town early before the rush, so we left home at 7.45, stopping off for a potty break for Maggie. We arrived at our first shop at 8.20. Plenty of places to park, no queues … Continue reading →

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A Budget Post (non governmental)

Posted on June 22, 2020 by pensitivity101

Warning: Long Post: get yourself a cuppa and some biscuits. Coronavirus: Poorest forced to borrow more to get through crisis The above headline caught my eye this morning (link) and although it doesn’t actually say how many people were included in … Continue reading →

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According to whom? A reblog

Posted on June 16, 2020 by pensitivity101

Originally posted on pensitivity101:
Inflation is down to 1.9% according to the media today. When I’d finished spluttering into my cuppa, I had to laugh. Inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropped to 1.9 per cent in…

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