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I've called for the closing down of the National Consumer Agency. Among the biggest rip-offs of all...
Seconded.

About as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike, or an ejector seat in a helicopter.
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I boil myself an egg for breakfast, then use the same water from the saucepan for my tea. And the little drop that's left over, I use to work up a lather for my shaving.

Only go for a dump in work, save a fortune on bog roll.
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I boil myself an egg for breakfast, then use the same water from the saucepan for my tea. And the little drop that's left over, I use to work up a lather for my shaving.

Only go for a dump in work, save a fortune on bog roll.
You need one of these....give yourself a piece of toast at the same time...as its poached you may also re-use the water....
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do you boil your eggs in the kettle - that also saves having to clean up pots.
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Seconded.

About as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike, or an ejector seat in a helicopter.
Turded, ...or a one-legged man in an ar se kicking competition or a chocolate fireman.
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you could just just take some advise from ahern and top yourself, ya wont be spending much then.
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I have adopted the bankers code of not getting ripped off.

I only spend/gamble with other peoples money and if/when it all goes tits up I will get on the blower to the goverment and "bobs your uncle, Sallys your aunt" and away I go again.

Its like the perpetual motion of "money management" and every "bankers" a winner.

And now altogether(sing) "Its a hard knock life"..."but the banker does not suffer strife"
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I've started bringing in a packed lunch and coffee I made at home. Saving loads.

I've taken to nicking bog roll, it's so easy.
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Attempt to renegotiate mortgage, phone (landline & mobile) & digital TV service. Service suppliers still count on the fact that once they've roped in a customer, they're unlikely to leave. This can be seen with service suppliers advertising bonuses to new customers, but not extending the offer to existing customers. Often, all it takes is a call! Shop around - especially at insurance renewal time!
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