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    wife's done it again

    Third month running, she's written a large cheque from the joint account and failed to check that there was actually any money in the account. third month running we'll have to try and convince the bank not to charge their usual 'penalty ' fees. Ain't it brill living with a - and I quote - 'excellent money manager'.

    I'd close the account but then she'd have nothing to f^&k up every month.
    McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
    Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."

    #2
    Originally posted by lilelvis2000
    Third month running, she's written a large cheque from the joint account and failed to check that there was actually any money in the account. third month running we'll have to try and convince the bank not to charge their usual 'penalty ' fees. Ain't it brill living with a - and I quote - 'excellent money manager'.

    I'd close the account but then she'd have nothing to f^&k up every month.
    Just draw out cash and hand it to her weekly - take all her cards away and tell her "when it's gone it's gone"
    How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think

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      #3
      Originally posted by Troll
      Just draw out cash and hand it to her weekly - take all her cards away and tell her "when it's gone it's gone"
      you're obviously single - and probably be that way for a loooooong time.
      McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
      Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."

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        #4
        Originally posted by lilelvis2000
        you're obviously single - and probably be that way for a loooooong time.
        The pope is a tard.

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          #5
          Originally posted by lilelvis2000
          you're obviously single - and probably be that way for a loooooong time.
          Married for 17 years- you need to set boundaries and make sure household expenses are kept in check... and the amount is very generous considering the household costs.
          It's called living within your means.
          If any extras are needed then it's not a problem as it's easy to keep track or delay until the next month.

          Try it - be honest and open about your weekly costs - add a margin for luxuries etc and keep within a budget
          How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think

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            #6
            Originally posted by lilelvis2000
            Third month running, she's written a large cheque from the joint account and failed to check that there was actually any money in the account. third month running we'll have to try and convince the bank not to charge their usual 'penalty ' fees. Ain't it brill living with a - and I quote - 'excellent money manager'.

            I'd close the account but then she'd have nothing to f^&k up every month.

            Get an agreed overdraft limit even if you don't need one. We've got one which we never plan to use, but it's handy in case we go a few pence overdrawn otherwise we'd incur the evil bank's bad boy charges.
            It's my opinion and I'm entitled to it. www.areyoupopular.mobi

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              #7
              Troll,

              seconded

              Milan.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Troll
                Married for 17 years- you need to set boundaries and make sure household expenses are kept in check... and the amount is very generous considering the household costs.
                It's called living within your means.
                If any extras are needed then it's not a problem as it's easy to keep track or delay until the next month.

                Try it - be honest and open about your weekly costs - add a margin for luxuries etc and keep within a budget
                That's what we do. But whenever my wife needs to send money somewhere she uses the joint account and transfers money in from her account...which she sometimes fails to do...or fails to put in enough..or sends the cheque before the money arrives from her transfer.

                I leave a buffer of atleast £300 for any shopping or surprises and I have a online account where I keep an emergency fund.

                I used to keep track of the account and politely 'inform' the wife that we were a bit short..but after having been lectured on her money management skills - I leave it up to her. Since then we've gone overdrawn each month.
                McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
                Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by oraclesmith
                  Get an agreed overdraft limit even if you don't need one. We've got one which we never plan to use, but it's handy in case we go a few pence overdrawn otherwise we'd incur the evil bank's bad boy charges.
                  Which are easily recovered - we've managed it twice so far. no court dates just a trip in to see the manager and its done. I think they know they are on thin legal ice when it comes to these charges.
                  McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
                  Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."

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                    #10
                    Sorry must be mistaken but I thought I heard someone mention the phrases...

                    Live within your means

                    &

                    Budget

                    I refer you to this sites URL

                    www .CONTRACTORuk.com

                    you should be ashamed using rude words like this on this site. Better yet just get the butler to have a quiet word with the missus.

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