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I know IBU but just reassure me!?

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Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:05

So I have 1483 in my bank account. It needs to last til march 24th (next payday). Normally it’s not an issue but I need to spend 420 of this on a hotel and need spending of probably another 200-300 for that same weekend.(which is at the end of the month!
So that leaves about 760.
I need to buy dd new football boots. Probably around 20-30 for them.
it’s DD’s birthday and so I’ll need to get her gifts (another 100 I’m thinking)
god knows what else will crop up.
I also need to get petrol for my car from this.
tell me I’m not leaving myself short. I know I’m not I just hate thinking I’ll run out. What way would you manage it?

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havingoneofthosedays · 25/02/2026 17:15

You mention you also have savings??

naemates · 25/02/2026 17:10

Playing at poverty is gross OP

Crunchymum · 25/02/2026 16:54

Why is the cost of the weekend away only bothering you now? Surely you knew the costs when you decided to book it?

You have savings? Dip into those if you fall short this month.

You are hardly on the bones of your arse.

noidea69 · 25/02/2026 16:54

Start an only fans, only way you are going to survive this month.

Seriously though if all your bills are taken care of, i dont see what issue is.

A few quiet weekends doing not a lot, no takeaways, meals out etc and you'll feel more on top of it.

ldnmusic87 · 25/02/2026 16:49

Check Vinted for boots

holdtheline11 · 25/02/2026 16:18

Football boots can be second hand?

AlmostAJillSandwich · 25/02/2026 16:11

You've put into savings already you've said, so....... You've got savings you can dip in to, you really don't have an issue here, you're not going into an overdraft with literally no other money to your name, ffs.

Moonnstarz · 25/02/2026 16:08

Now you have mentioned food isn't included then you have plenty left. If it's the same DD can't the boots be a birthday present anyway?

Starlight1979 · 25/02/2026 15:58

Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:44

Yes, except one of 80. DD’s pocket money, fuel etc,

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Right so you have about £550 left to last you 4 weeks....

As others have said, if you've already budgeted for everything else including food, bills, birthdays etc then I can't see what you're even slightly worried about?!

WallaceinAnderland · 25/02/2026 15:49

And how much does that add up to?

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Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:44

WallaceinAnderland · 25/02/2026 15:42

Do you have all bills and food covered for the next 4 weeks OP?

Yes, except one of 80. DD’s pocket money, fuel etc,

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WallaceinAnderland · 25/02/2026 15:42

Do you have all bills and food covered for the next 4 weeks OP?

Harrietsaunt · 25/02/2026 15:42

I don’t understand what the problem is?

its2025 · 25/02/2026 15:39

Hang on - so bills & food etc are all paid for...

So you've got £763 that needs to cover a pair of football boots and a birthday gift and one bill of £80 and a tank of fuel?? and "whatever else crops up"?

I think you'll cope.

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Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:39

WallaceinAnderland · 25/02/2026 15:35

Why are you going away if you can't afford it?

Technically I can afford it. I have paid all my bills and put my savings away. This is my money leftover pretty much. I just HATE cutting it down close.

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WallaceinAnderland · 25/02/2026 15:35

Why are you going away if you can't afford it?

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Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:34

WeepingAngelInTheTardis · 25/02/2026 15:31

Plenty if you dont need to buy food or pay for bills…

Yeah there’s one bill and my fuel and DD’s boots, it’s Sod’s Law something else will crop up though! It’s always the way isn’t it!!

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Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:33

WallaceinAnderland · 25/02/2026 15:31

Why do you need a hotel room?

Because we are going away for a weekend at the end of the month.

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OriginalSkang · 25/02/2026 15:32

YABU then! Sounds fine to me :)

WeepingAngelInTheTardis · 25/02/2026 15:31

Plenty if you dont need to buy food or pay for bills…

WallaceinAnderland · 25/02/2026 15:31

Why do you need a hotel room?

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Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:29

Ablondiebutagoody · 25/02/2026 15:22

I would start eating jacket potatoes ASAP and lots of bulk-cooked mince dishes. Eat your way through the freezer too if you have one. Then try to go a couple of weeks without visiting the supermarket.

Does DD's football club not recycle boots? DS's rugby club has a big box of old boots that you pay a token £2 for. Alternatively facebook market place for some that might only have been used for 1 season.

Plus get a credit card in case you misjudge it.......or you spend loads whilst pissed on your weekend away!

I don’t think they do the boot recycling but that would be great!

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Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:25

Shoxfordian · 25/02/2026 15:11

Work out all the subscriptions and monthly costs coming out as well

I have one other bill of 80 to come out. Everything else is taken care of.

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dicentra365 · 25/02/2026 15:25

Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:23

No food is taken care of thank god!!

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In that case, can I kindly say that you are being a bit silly…

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Reassureme12 · 25/02/2026 15:24

OriginalSkang · 25/02/2026 15:12

Without knowing what your outgoings are its very hard to say

All other outgoings are taken care of except one other bill of 80!

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