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Jan 14, 2017

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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 08:14
Miembro 2007
inglés al portugués
+ ...
Other Jan 14, 2017

I try to save, but I don't regularly as my savings fluctuate wildly per month based on what is going on in my live (and in my children’s lives).

[Edited at 2017-01-14 11:03 GMT]
 
neilmac
neilmac
España
Local time: 09:14
español al inglés
+ ...
No Jan 14, 2017

Even if I try something always comes up (traffic fines, accidents, house repairs... unexpected expenses...) to undermine the effort.
 
Kay Denney
Kay Denney  Identity Verified
Francia
Local time: 09:14
francés al inglés
yes Jan 14, 2017

The bank has been automatically squirrelling away €50 a month into my a savings account for years. Originally it was to pay my taxes as they don't do PAYE in France, but I'm mostly exempt and can simply cough up whenever I do need to pay something. It's there to be dipped into if ever I run into any kind of trouble. I have never needed it but it affords peace of mind.
 
Linda Ildevert (X)
Linda Ildevert (X)  Identity Verified
Reino Unido
Local time: 08:14
francés al inglés
Yes Jan 14, 2017

I put a very small amount aside every month and add to it if and when I can
 
Maxi Schwarz
Maxi Schwarz  Identity Verified
Local time: 02:14
alemán al inglés
+ ...
One basically has to Jan 14, 2017

Since income fluctuates from month to month in freelancing, the "fat months" must contribute toward potential "lean months".
 
Mario Freitas
Mario Freitas  Identity Verified
Brasil
Local time: 05:14
Miembro 2014
inglés al portugués
+ ...
Yes Jan 15, 2017

Though a lot less than I should if I bought less usless and unnecessary stuff and if I made more food at home instead of buying it from restaurants.
 
Muriel Vasconcellos
Muriel Vasconcellos  Identity Verified
Estados Unidos
Local time: 00:14
Miembro 2003
español al inglés
+ ...
No Jan 15, 2017

I spent an obscene amount of money (US$13,000) on veterinary bills in 2015, which really set me back -- and the dog didn't survive.
 


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