FabSwingers.com forum: Cost of living

By *iss Kink OP Woman
over a year ago

North West

Is it going to change how you live, where you go what you want to do?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It already has. We used to go for random drives on a weekend and with the cost of fuel we’ve stopped that. We shop at Aldi a lot more and we’re looking for bargains a lot more than usual.

We are quite lucky that we both have reasonable paid jobs but I hate to think how it is effecting single parents or people on benefits.

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

"It already has. We used to go for random drives on a weekend and with the cost of fuel we’ve stopped that. We shop at Aldi a lot more and we’re looking for bargains a lot more than usual.

We are quite lucky that we both have reasonable paid jobs but I hate to think how it is effecting single parents or people on benefits."

I’m worried what going to happen when the energy price goes up in October

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By *LiamMan
over a year ago

Midlands

I actually quit a job due to the fuel increases

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am so frightened for low income families this winter when the lights have to go on early and its freezing. The quality of life sat in the dark cold & hungry is brutal. I'm afraid to say lives will be lost

Mrs

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

It might because good idea here or in a new thread if people posted about any real bargains they might come across that saved money from day to day expenses that others might benefit from too. Just a thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It already has. We used to go for random drives on a weekend and with the cost of fuel we’ve stopped that. We shop at Aldi a lot more and we’re looking for bargains a lot more than usual.

We are quite lucky that we both have reasonable paid jobs but I hate to think how it is effecting single parents or people on benefits.

I’m worried what going to happen when the energy price goes up in October"

It’s disgusting that this is even allowed to happen. A household with 2 working parents should never really have to struggle but that’s the way it’s heading. A lot of people are going to be plunged into poverty and nothing will be done about it.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Yes it is. We already know we will have to decrease the hours we have heating on in the winter, consider cooking time, look carefully at our food shopping etc. We'll probably cut down on trips out too

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"It already has. We used to go for random drives on a weekend and with the cost of fuel we’ve stopped that. We shop at Aldi a lot more and we’re looking for bargains a lot more than usual.

We are quite lucky that we both have reasonable paid jobs but I hate to think how it is effecting single parents or people on benefits.

I’m worried what going to happen when the energy price goes up in October

I fear you are right. And I can't see how prices might to back to normal as some say.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It already has. We used to go for random drives on a weekend and with the cost of fuel we’ve stopped that. We shop at Aldi a lot more and we’re looking for bargains a lot more than usual.

We are quite lucky that we both have reasonable paid jobs but I hate to think how it is effecting single parents or people on benefits.

I’m worried what going to happen when the energy price goes up in October

I fear you are right. And I can't see how prices might to back to normal as some say. "

It wasn’t too long ago only one parent had to work and now two might not even be enough to survive.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"It already has. We used to go for random drives on a weekend and with the cost of fuel we’ve stopped that. We shop at Aldi a lot more and we’re looking for bargains a lot more than usual.

We are quite lucky that we both have reasonable paid jobs but I hate to think how it is effecting single parents or people on benefits.

I’m worried what going to happen when the energy price goes up in October

No it won't because a population that's spending all its time just trying to survive is much easier to influence.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everyone gets £400 towards energy bill from October (I think it's monthly installments)

I have those pre pay meters, so I assume the credit will go straight on?

Inflation, energy, food prices, Xmas, it's going to be a difficult winter

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"It already has. We used to go for random drives on a weekend and with the cost of fuel we’ve stopped that. We shop at Aldi a lot more and we’re looking for bargains a lot more than usual.

We are quite lucky that we both have reasonable paid jobs but I hate to think how it is effecting single parents or people on benefits.

I’m worried what going to happen when the energy price goes up in October

I fear you are right. And I can't see how prices might to back to normal as some say. "

They won't until inflation slows and wages increase to meet it.

We've been promised a high wage economy. I'm not holding my breath

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By *eddy004Man
over a year ago

Toy Town

Trouble is some people aren't planning for the future rises. To see the amount of food delivery services that are still flying about. Simple cost cutting and cooking rather than take outs will help people out a little. Thing is do people have the skills?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Trouble is some people aren't planning for the future rises. To see the amount of food delivery services that are still flying about. Simple cost cutting and cooking rather than take outs will help people out a little. Thing is do people have the skills?"

I have cooking skills.

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

I have cooking skills. "

And you grow your own veggies

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have cooking skills.

And you grow your own veggies

I do although the lack of rain is seriously hindering me this year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Already has had to change my job meaning less free time for me

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I have cooking skills.

And you grow your own veggies

I have some mint that spread everywhere, will exchange for some carrots and spuds

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have cooking skills.

And you grow your own veggies

I have some mint that spread everywhere, will exchange for some carrots and spuds

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Plan driving a few days in advance park/walk rather than pay. More careful about what lights are switched on. Lower temp on washing (they are not that dirty to be honest!).

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

I have cooking skills.

And you grow your own veggies

I do although the lack of rain is seriously hindering me this year

Oh yes, you are in the upcoming hosepipe ban area ?

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

"It might because good idea here or in a new thread if people posted about any real bargains they might come across that saved money from day to day expenses that others might benefit from too. Just a thought "

Things like bin bags, foil and cling film can be a lot cheaper at either Poundland or Wilkos rather than supermarket chains.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have cooking skills.

And you grow your own veggies

I do although the lack of rain is seriously hindering me this year

Oh yes, you are in the upcoming hosepipe ban area ?"

Yes 12th August it starts. We have a cunning system though. We collect all our kitchen water and use that it's surprising how much you get through the day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Everyone gets £400 towards energy bill from October (I think it's monthly installments)

I have those pre pay meters, so I assume the credit will go straight on?

Inflation, energy, food prices, Xmas, it's going to be a difficult winter

Not everyone gets the £400...I dont

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Everyone gets £400 towards energy bill from October (I think it's monthly installments)

I have those pre pay meters, so I assume the credit will go straight on?

Inflation, energy, food prices, Xmas, it's going to be a difficult winter

Not everyone gets the £400...I dont"

Oh, I thought everyone gets it? That's what the govt said when it was announced.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Everyone gets £400 towards energy bill from October (I think it's monthly installments)

I have those pre pay meters, so I assume the credit will go straight on?

Inflation, energy, food prices, Xmas, it's going to be a difficult winter

Not everyone gets the £400...I dont"

I belive that every energy account holder gets it. I am not actually sure how they do it if your electricity and gas comes from different suppliers.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong"

Everyone gets it. It's paid to your energy supplier

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

This is what has been said

"Every household in England, Scotland and Wales that is connected to the electricity grid will be eligible"

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

Everyone gets it. It's paid to your energy supplier "

^this just checked the government website. You should see the deduction in your bill

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whacking everything on credit cards. The debt will die when I do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m shitting myself. There’s already too much month left at the end of the money, but the bills just about get paid.

We’re already cutting back on fun stuff, and I’m already skipping meals. Meals are cooked in a microwave. Heating has stayed off, and will do for the coming cold spell too. It simply won’t be affordable to have it on.

On the plus side….my skipped meal lifestyle will aid my slimming further.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong"

Your thinking of the cost of living benefit payment which is a different thing, everyone gets the energy payment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

Your thinking of the cost of living benefit payment which is a different thing, everyone gets the energy payment. "

Ah I see, I just looked again. Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in a fortunate position where I don't need to worry about it personally, but the effect it is having on friends and the local community is fucking terrifying.

Got uk deals is a cracking site with lots of bargains. I'd also recommend getting tesco/morrisons/iceland club cards

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

Your thinking of the cost of living benefit payment which is a different thing, everyone gets the energy payment.

Ah I see, I just looked again. Thanks"

From October, mostly installments of £66/£67

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

Your thinking of the cost of living benefit payment which is a different thing, everyone gets the energy payment.

Ah I see, I just looked again. Thanks

From October, mostly installments of £66/£67

Its still a drop in the ocean for some families already struggling tho

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

Your thinking of the cost of living benefit payment which is a different thing, everyone gets the energy payment.

Ah I see, I just looked again. Thanks

From October, mostly installments of £66/£67

Its still a drop in the ocean for some families already struggling tho"

Yes would argue with that. My energy supplier tried to raise my dd to over £500 even though my spent last year according to their own figures was less than £80pm. Needless to say ot did not happen

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

Your thinking of the cost of living benefit payment which is a different thing, everyone gets the energy payment.

Ah I see, I just looked again. Thanks

From October, mostly installments of £66/£67

Its still a drop in the ocean for some families already struggling tho

Yes would argue with that. My energy supplier tried to raise my dd to over £500 even though my spent last year according to their own figures was less than £80pm. Needless to say ot did not happen "

* would not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always been conscious of what I do to be fair. I have a well insulated house, so very lucky in that regard and my gas bills last winter were only £6-9 a month, basically just used to hear water. I imagine the same will apply this year.

I try to keep electricity costs down, things turned off at the wall so not on standby etc. But do run expensive equipment 24 hours a day for fish tank, so that is hurting the wallet.

Generally I am ok, I live alone so benefit from being able to look after myself and not worry about if someone else is cold or hungry or needs something, again, quite lucky. Plus when ordering takeaways it is only for one, so that doesn't really count anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

October will be make or break for a lot of people, some bills will leap into the £1000s

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

If heating is going to difficult due to the prices. Before it gets cold and prices of them increase, look at electric blankets. I have one for the sofa and I sit under it so I don't have to heat the whole room.

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By *lym4realCouple
over a year ago

plymouth

The annoying thing is that this so called cost of living crisis has been going on for 12 years and no one seemed to care as it only effected "Them" and now it's effecting everyone not lucky enough to be in the 10% it hits the headlines and the news progs but scary time ahead for a large majority of people but the chickens have finally came home to roost in the UK and just wait till the % rises start ?? and we've always lived fairly simple lives but have cut back but this is a prime time example of a saying Mr4 was taught in school " You might not take a interest in politics ...BUT....politics will take a interest in you " and sadly that bloke called Jeremy's whacky way out to silly unaffordable ( look at national debt now and £1 trillion before covid even hit ) ideas won't seem so ....and be another case of the throwing money at the problem and enriching the rich just like after the Banking crisis and our mate dave took over xxx

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By *opman121Man
over a year ago

stoke on trent

Re session is on its way ?

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

Everyone who pays for gas/ electric will get it. "

Ueah thanks, I was getting confused with the cost of living allowance

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"I looked the other day on the website and it seems like its only ppl that claim some sort of benefit...I may be wrong

Everyone who pays for gas/ electric will get it.

Ueah thanks, I was getting confused with the cost of living allowance

Sorry yes, I removed the post as I see you were answered about it

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

Bareback seems to be preferable now!

Who can afford to buy condoms just to throw them away, and who wants to reuse or share them?

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

4 pints of milk in my local tesco is £1.65, at the start of the year it was £1. All most all the offers have gone, inflation on essential food products is way higher than people on low incomes or with low disposable incomes can afford

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

We're quite lucky in that I started a new job and the increase combined with no longer paying in to a salary sacrifice means my disposable income has increased by over £200 so in the short term we can absorb the increases costs with minimal impact.

We are already being far more frugal though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I barely turned the heating on last winter. This winter I am in a smaller house so I am hoping that will help with costs. The cost of food with teens is a real worry for me too - I am a single mum.

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By *ollycouple71Couple
over a year ago

manchester

"Everyone gets £400 towards energy bill from October (I think it's monthly installments)

I have those pre pay meters, so I assume the credit will go straight on?

Inflation, energy, food prices, Xmas, it's going to be a difficult winter

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people on pre pay meters will get vouchers . You get it in instalments off £ 66 pound .x

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I barely turned the heating on last winter. This winter I am in a smaller house so I am hoping that will help with costs. The cost of food with teens is a real worry for me too - I am a single mum. "

They're always hungry aren't they. I used to cook a huge bowl of pasta, make a basic tomato sauce and keep it in the fridge for them to help themselves. It saved the endless bowls of between meals cereals

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I barely turned the heating on last winter. This winter I am in a smaller house so I am hoping that will help with costs. The cost of food with teens is a real worry for me too - I am a single mum.

I do have pasta in the fridge much of the time! But eldest isn't keen and he eats the most - always after protein.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I barely turned the heating on last winter. This winter I am in a smaller house so I am hoping that will help with costs. The cost of food with teens is a real worry for me too - I am a single mum.

I do have pasta in the fridge much of the time! But eldest isn't keen and he eats the most - always after protein. "

I feel your pain.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

They will also probably start tinkering with retirement pension age again till people go straight from the office desk or the builders yard to the undertakers. Unless of course you work for the undertakers when you won't have far to travel

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"It already has. We used to go for random drives on a weekend and with the cost of fuel we’ve stopped that. We shop at Aldi a lot more and we’re looking for bargains a lot more than usual.

We are quite lucky that we both have reasonable paid jobs but I hate to think how it is effecting single parents or people on benefits.

I’m worried what going to happen when the energy price goes up in October

Indeed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They will also probably start tinkering with retirement pension age again till people go straight from the office desk or the builders yard to the undertakers. Unless of course you work for the undertakers when you won't have far to travel "

That’s already happening for a lot of people, without it happening ‘officially’.

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By *ick_RyderMan
over a year ago

Blackpool

The cost of living is affecting everyone in a really negative way. If income reflected the cost of living then it wouldn't matter, but income inflation rates are lower than expenditure inflation rates, and this is never a good thing for anyone but the fat controllers of society.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Seriously considering finding myself a long term partner to make life easier. I do not want to be a kept woman but having someone to share my life and bills with is looking more appealing recently.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It already has affected me, what with food and fuel prices being so high. I lost my PIP back in March so I'm doubly affected.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Just struggle on as usual x

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"Seriously considering finding myself a long term partner to make life easier. I do not want to be a kept woman but having someone to share my life and bills with is looking more appealing recently. "

I considered this! But I just couldn't! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like everyone the increase in the cost of living has meant that I am being more careful how I shop. I regularly make a mental note of fuel prices for when I need to fill up the car. I have used Lidl a lot more recently (but it doesn't have the choice). I am constantly reminding the kids to turn off their bedroom light and open the curtains during daylight hours (lol). we have a good household income and can (hopefully) manage any price increases but I do worry for those that can't but mindful of scammers.

I do wonder what would happen if the war suddenly stopped. Energy prices returned to 'normal' (well lower than they are now) and food prices reduced etc. Would we go back to pre pandemic prices? My gut feeling is probably not. Once we have all had pay rises to pay for the increased cost of living we wont give it up if the cost of living goes down, which means we have more spare money to spend which in turn leads to yet more inflation and interest rate rises. This mess is going to take some working out!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Seriously considering finding myself a long term partner to make life easier. I do not want to be a kept woman but having someone to share my life and bills with is looking more appealing recently.

I considered this! But I just couldn't! X"

You just need to find the right one. easier said than done, i know..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If heating is going to difficult due to the prices. Before it gets cold and prices of them increase, look at electric blankets. I have one for the sofa and I sit under it so I don't have to heat the whole room. "

This is a good tip.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

This is a good tip.

My mum sent me one last year. I'm stingy with my heating, my home office is the coldest room in my flat, and it makes a big difference.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

This is a good tip.

My mum sent me one last year. I'm stingy with my heating, my home office is the coldest room in my flat, and it makes a big difference."

It really does, if it's mega cold I place another blanket over it to trap the heat also.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I live alone. My needs are simple. It hasn't affected me except I am conscious of giving more in tips now and that is largely due to what I read in threads like this. I'm unsure how else I can help in my own small way.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

This is a good tip.

My mum sent me one last year. I'm stingy with my heating, my home office is the coldest room in my flat, and it makes a big difference.

It really does, if it's mega cold I place another blanket over it to trap the heat also. "

Ooh good tip.

I live in a turn of the century (as in 2000s. Fuck I'm old) apartment block so it's usually not too bad, but I'm going to cut my heating right down this winter (particularly as I only have storage heaters), so I'll be using lots of layers.

(The electric blanket I got was from Lakeland, although now discontinued. I also have a giant merino wool blanket that I found in a charity shop. Brilliant nick, £15)

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Most of my savings aren't cost of living related, and they're helping me not have to change too many things so far.

One change I've made is to cook almost exclusively with the slow cooker, to save electricity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does anyone have storage heaters and would you recommend them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Most of my savings aren't cost of living related, and they're helping me not have to change too many things so far.

One change I've made is to cook almost exclusively with the slow cooker, to save electricity."

I got an air fryer after reading a thread on here. It's been really useful so far.

I do batch cooking in winter.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"Seriously considering finding myself a long term partner to make life easier. I do not want to be a kept woman but having someone to share my life and bills with is looking more appealing recently.

I considered this! But I just couldn't! X

You just need to find the right one. easier said than done, i know.."

I just couldn't live with someone as a partner ever again! Dont want to have to consider someone else's needs! Like my space doing my thing to selfish to change x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone have storage heaters and would you recommend them?"

My elderly neighbour has them. They warm up at night which is good for sleeping on cold nights. But they cool down by around 8pm so he goes to bed early and puts the electric blanket on. Don't know about costs.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Does anyone have storage heaters and would you recommend them?"

Expensive to run, only suitable for flats where you can't have gas. Inflexible, you need to decide the night before if you turn them on then you're set for the day. Necessitates an economy 7 or similar tariff which means you pay a premium during the day.

Not really, but I live in a flat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And now the Bank of England which is a bank in England, United Kingdom have just announced the biggest interest rate rise in 25 years. They’re predicting inflation will hit 13% and we will head into a deep recession.

What’s going on here guys?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Does anyone have storage heaters and would you recommend them?"

If they're modern ones, you're home in the day a lot and you have no alternative I'd say yes. We lived in a house that has them and we didn't find them a problem

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over a year ago

"And now the Bank of England which is a bank in England, United Kingdom have just announced the biggest interest rate rise in 25 years. They’re predicting inflation will hit 13% and we will head into a deep recession.

What’s going on here guys?"

What’s going is my skipping more food to keep the bills paid, and my ladies fed.

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over a year ago

"Most of my savings aren't cost of living related, and they're helping me not have to change too many things so far.

One change I've made is to cook almost exclusively with the slow cooker, to save electricity.

I got an air fryer after reading a thread on here. It's been really useful so far.

I do batch cooking in winter. "

My air fryer is fantastic. So pleased I got one. I cook things in 1/3 or more less time and it heats up in a couple of minutes. Brilliant.

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over a year ago

What’s going on here guys?

What’s going is my skipping more food to keep the bills paid, and my ladies fed.

I'm so sorry to hear that Keyser.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At the moment it hasn't really stopped us doing anything that we would normally do. I think from October onwards this will change. We have done a financial Audit and cancelled anything we didn't use or make the most of and renegotiated some of The things we were out of contract with and that has saved us a considerable amount each month. I've always been very careful with money and will continue to do so.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What’s going on here guys?

What’s going is my skipping more food to keep the bills paid, and my ladies fed.

I'm so sorry to hear that Keyser. "

One of this things innit? Just gotta do what needs to be done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What’s going on here guys?

What’s going is my skipping more food to keep the bills paid, and my ladies fed.

The country is well and truly on its arse. My mortgage deal is up soon so my mortgage is going to shoot up now. I think I’ll be joining you in skipping meals.

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over a year ago

"Most of my savings aren't cost of living related, and they're helping me not have to change too many things so far.

One change I've made is to cook almost exclusively with the slow cooker, to save electricity.

I got an air fryer after reading a thread on here. It's been really useful so far.

I do batch cooking in winter.

My air fryer is fantastic. So pleased I got one. I cook things in 1/3 or more less time and it heats up in a couple of minutes. Brilliant. "

Would you recommend it, for saving money as well as being good?

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

It’s changed quite a few things that I do, and I’ve cut back on a lot of “luxuries” to help support my family where I can with bills etc.

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over a year ago

"Most of my savings aren't cost of living related, and they're helping me not have to change too many things so far.

One change I've made is to cook almost exclusively with the slow cooker, to save electricity.

I got an air fryer after reading a thread on here. It's been really useful so far.

I do batch cooking in winter.

My air fryer is fantastic. So pleased I got one. I cook things in 1/3 or more less time and it heats up in a couple of minutes. Brilliant. "

Since buying an air fryer a few months back I think we’ve only used the over 3 or 4 times. I don’t know how we ever lived without it.

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over a year ago

What’s going on here guys?

What’s going is my skipping more food to keep the bills paid, and my ladies fed.

I'm so sorry to hear that Keyser.

One of this things innit? Just gotta do what needs to be done. "

I know, but it should not be that way for you or any others. This place feels like a wealthy bubble much of the time, but the real world is still there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Most of my savings aren't cost of living related, and they're helping me not have to change too many things so far.

One change I've made is to cook almost exclusively with the slow cooker, to save electricity.

I got an air fryer after reading a thread on here. It's been really useful so far.

I do batch cooking in winter.

My air fryer is fantastic. So pleased I got one. I cook things in 1/3 or more less time and it heats up in a couple of minutes. Brilliant.

Since buying an air fryer a few months back I think we’ve only used the over 3 or 4 times. I don’t know how we ever lived without it."

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Most of my savings aren't cost of living related, and they're helping me not have to change too many things so far.

One change I've made is to cook almost exclusively with the slow cooker, to save electricity.

I got an air fryer after reading a thread on here. It's been really useful so far.

I do batch cooking in winter.

My air fryer is fantastic. So pleased I got one. I cook things in 1/3 or more less time and it heats up in a couple of minutes. Brilliant.

Would you recommend it, for saving money as well as being good?"

We've got a dual air fryer. As an example I cooked four sausages and frozen chips in about twelve minutes last night. There's an awful lot more you can do with them from cakes and scones to joints of meat and roast vegetables and dehydrating fruit etc. I don't know how cost effective they are, at a guess I'd say you wouldn't save a lot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm thinking about getting in a dingy and arriving on the south coast.

Rwanda looks more appealing at the moment.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Is it going to change how you live, where you go what you want to do? "

What do you mean is it going to ?

It has!

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over a year ago

"Most of my savings aren't cost of living related, and they're helping me not have to change too many things so far.

One change I've made is to cook almost exclusively with the slow cooker, to save electricity.

I got an air fryer after reading a thread on here. It's been really useful so far.

I do batch cooking in winter.

My air fryer is fantastic. So pleased I got one. I cook things in 1/3 or more less time and it heats up in a couple of minutes. Brilliant.

Would you recommend it, for saving money as well as being good?"

I need to look at the fuel bills and compare but I bought it almost as soon as I moved house. All of the info I've read indicates that it will save money as you're heating a smaller space and pre-heats much much quicker, uses less cooking time and turns itself off. That's why I purchased mine. The bonus is that it doesn't boil my kitchen in hot weather!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

^^you don't need to preheat ours. It's a Ninja foodi

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

What’s going on here guys?"

What central banks always do. Crash the economy and consolidate wealth in fewer and fewer hands...

But hey! We live in a democracy and not an autocracy. That counts for something doesn't it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What’s going on here guys?

What’s going is my skipping more food to keep the bills paid, and my ladies fed.

I'm so sorry to hear that Keyser.

One of this things innit? Just gotta do what needs to be done.

I know, but it should not be that way for you or any others. This place feels like a wealthy bubble much of the time, but the real world is still there.

The real world, I’m living the dream.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

What’s going on here guys?

What central banks always do. Crash the economy and consolidate wealth in fewer and fewer hands...

But hey! We live in a democracy and not an autocracy. That counts for something doesn't it?

Yeah it does! It stands for delusion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm thinking about getting in a dingy and arriving on the south coast.

Rwanda looks more appealing at the moment."

You have more chance of being sent to Leeds than Rwanda..

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over a year ago

"I'm thinking about getting in a dingy and arriving on the south coast.

Rwanda looks more appealing at the moment.

You have more chance of being sent to Leeds than Rwanda..

Ain't that the truth

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

There is a lady on my street who has a young daughter. They cannot afford WiFi and use the neighbours often sitting out in the cold to do their daughters homework. I worry for people like that. I don’t really know her and feel weird about offering them a warm room and WiFi to use anytime they want as they may be proud. I don’t really speak to them.

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over a year ago

"I'm thinking about getting in a dingy and arriving on the south coast.

Rwanda looks more appealing at the moment.

You have more chance of being sent to Leeds than Rwanda..

Ain't that the truth

I’m brown. They’ll send me straight to Rwanda. Can anyone lend me a canoe?

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over a year ago

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lucky enough to have two incomes. Rosie has had to pick up full time hours instead of part time and we have made adjustments to our lifestyle and cut out some extras. We are able to manage (just) by being careful and planning, but I do fear for single-income households

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm thinking about getting in a dingy and arriving on the south coast.

Rwanda looks more appealing at the moment.

You have more chance of being sent to Leeds than Rwanda..

Ain't that the truth

I’m brown. They’ll send me straight to Rwanda. Can anyone lend me a canoe?"

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

We are careful with our spending.

Paid off our mortgage last year.

Only buying things we need rather than we want.

Shop more at lidl and aldi and avoid the other shops.

Trying to save more now and work more overtime for the fuel increase.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait."

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

The cost of living for each household is going to end up having a huge impact on other businesses financially crippling the so called economy.if people are unable to afford creates poverty effects businesses effect mental health responsible government.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

A library does and also offers facilities

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over a year ago

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

A library does and also offers facilities "

Assuming a library is local or you have enough money left over for the bus.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

A library does and also offers facilities

Assuming a library is local or you have enough money left over for the bus."

the opening hours haven't been slashed, they're open after school and other people haven't booked the computers.

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over a year ago

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

A library does and also offers facilities "

Our local library has 2 computers and only opens 3 days a week closing at 4 PM.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

A library does and also offers facilities "

In a village. Our library's an actual phone box.

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over a year ago

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

A library does and also offers facilities

Assuming a library is local or you have enough money left over for the bus."

In the past 10 years nearly 800 public libraries have closed.

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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
over a year ago

nearby

"Is it going to change how you live, where you go what you want to do? "

13% inflation, 200-300% on energy costs, 700% increase in interest rates over 6 months

Extra national insurance, 32% increase on corporation tax from April, deferred state pension, 6 million waiting on hospital treatment, record 2.1 million foodbank meals, £1.5TRN added to national debt by Tories, mortgage affordability tests scrapped, over £1000 a month average rents, 14% increase in bankruptcies, 61% increase in company voluntary arrangements, tens of billions pounds more covid loans to be written off.

Amazon workers on strike today, been offered 35p an hour pay rise.

What a mess, and outlook is dire.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

A library does and also offers facilities

Assuming a library is local or you have enough money left over for the bus.

the opening hours haven't been slashed, they're open after school and other people haven't booked the computers."

Plus if a person only needs WiFi can still use the library and take their own devices WiFi hotspots is widely available as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it going to change how you live, where you go what you want to do?

13% inflation, 200-300% on energy costs, 700% increase in interest rates over 6 months

Amazon workers on strike today, been offered 35p an hour pay rise.

What a mess, and outlook is dire. "

If Putin can lift his left arm high enough to push the button we'll be ok.

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By *loomy GirlWoman
over a year ago

leicester

Well I’m contracted to 4 x12 hour shifts a week but at my hourly rate that’s not enough to pay all my bills. So now I do 5 or 6 shifts a week just to survive.

I’m exhausted but it’s hard running a single person household. Son is back from uni for the summer so paying more out for food, gas, electric etc.

Luckily I can eat l food at work so I don’t really buy food for myself at home and my mum did a big shop for my son a couple of weeks ago.

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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

With the rise in standing charges, people aren't going to save as much as they think by not having the hearing on. It will cost a fair whack just to be connected to the grid come October.

Unless the regulator intervenes, energy companies will keep on hiking the standing charge to ensure their profits aren't hit by people using less. If our energy infrastructure was in public hands and not run for profit, we would not be at the mercy of rapacious vulture capitalists.

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over a year ago

"With the rise in standing charges, people aren't going to save as much as they think by not having the hearing on. It will cost a fair whack just to be connected to the grid come October.

This plus it was announced today that it's likely the energy companies are going to be able to raise the price cap every 3 months.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I’m going to burn a shit ton of wood that I can get free of charge to keep warm. I seek out the yellow stickers in supermarkets

If only someone had an idea to give free Wi-Fi to everyone… oh wait.

A library does and also offers facilities

Our local library has 2 computers and only opens 3 days a week closing at 4 PM. "

Ours isn't open on Wednesdays for some reason. Lots of businesses close all day Wednesday or half day here, still. It's like 1973! Our library has only just gone back to "normal" opening hours of 10-4 or 10-5. It was previously a "pop up" one in a room in a community centre and open two days a week.

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By *abasaurus RexMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"With the rise in standing charges, people aren't going to save as much as they think by not having the hearing on. It will cost a fair whack just to be connected to the grid come October.

This is the part that really pisses me off. Paying silly money just to be connected is obscene. Yes, there’s a need for a small charge to cover operating costs but people should be free to save where they can and or want to.

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