To ask how much of this you should/could save?

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Terrazzomazzo · 21/10/2025 10:56

After putting 1400 towards bills into the joint account. I have approximate 1800 left. Settle an argument…How much of this would you expect to save?

it is used to cover miscellaneous expenditure - coffees, lunches, kids treats, kids clothing, pocket money and fuel for one car.

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mumofbun · 21/10/2025 11:17

I would hope to save £1000 but in reality it would probably be about £500

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Terrazzomazzo · 21/10/2025 11:13

MidnightPatrol · 21/10/2025 11:05

Depends how much you find your miscellaneous expenditure comes to…!

But this can be controlled to a point so if you could spend less and save more then what would you expect as such?

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MidnightPatrol · 21/10/2025 11:05

Depends how much you find your miscellaneous expenditure comes to…!

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Terrazzomazzo · 21/10/2025 11:04

LookAtMeWithStarryEyes · 21/10/2025 11:00

There isn’t enough information here. How many kids? Lunch for who and how often? How much fuel? Is it for a month? Etc

2dc
lunch for 1 adult in work or if they meet friends etc.
fill up the tank every two weeks
for a month

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SoSoLong · 21/10/2025 11:02

£1000-1200. Assuming the fuel is just for casual driving (not long commute) and you've not got more than 2 children.

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Terrazzomazzo · 21/10/2025 11:02

Motnight · 21/10/2025 10:57

How many kids?

2 dc age 10 and 12

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LookAtMeWithStarryEyes · 21/10/2025 11:00

There isn’t enough information here. How many kids? Lunch for who and how often? How much fuel? Is it for a month? Etc

Motnight · 21/10/2025 10:57

How many kids?

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