Categories: "In real life"
Be thrifty by being organised
By Value hunter on Oct 17, 2010 | In In real life, Common sense, Frugal thinking, Baby, Dear diary | Send feedback »
One of my biggest failings, is being unorganised. As anyone who knows me will tell you I am forever running out of time. Being frugal/thrifty, can be helped by organising your time more effectively. It could be shopping a month earlier for christmas… more »
Car insurance costs record rise say the AA
By Value hunter on Oct 12, 2010 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business, Product reviews | 1 feedback »
Car insurance premiums have risen by a new record amount say the AA. Really? Thanks for stating the bleeding obvious! The reason the AA say, is because of another surge in injury claims - utter rubbish! My insurance more than doubled with direct line,… more »
When the Financial ombudsman service are not impartial
By Value hunter on Sep 30, 2010 | In Bad business, What is the point?, Quango watch | 4 feedbacks »
With hundreds of thousands of individuals putting their trust in the independance of the Financial Ombudsman's service (FOS) every working day, to resolveĆ their disputes, at the very least, after the months to deal with a case, you would expect them to… more »
Little treasures children's trust - are threatening court action!
By Value hunter on Sep 10, 2010 | In In real life, On the web, Bad business, Frugal wars | 13 feedbacks »
Little treasures children's trust charity have instructed a solicitor to act on their behalf, and attempts have been made to make, "the website with the name frugalways.co.uk, incapable of use, at least pending resolution of this matter." If steps are… more »
The unseen jobs of a parent
By Value hunter on Aug 30, 2010 | In In real life, Dear diary | Send feedback »
It's late here, very late, but I am compelled to post whilst this is fresh in my swede. If you are considering becoming a parent, or indeed have just become one, you should be aware of many unseen jobs, that the humble parent must endure, all of course,… more »