11-09-2015, 09:37 AM
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Emjay, the way some retired people send fortunes on service agreements I can only assume they are retired Public Sector workers on nice fat pensions and not working Joe Blogs eeking out life on the State Pension.The big divide and un-level working conditions in the UK.
11-09-2015, 10:10 AM
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Duke of earl I Live on a basic state pension , I have no other pensions . I hate paying £15 a month to southern electric , but it gives me peace of mind knowing they will come out in 24 hours . Before I payed monthly I struggled to find a gas fitter to come out , I would have to wait days or weeks with no hot water or heating . So I fit this payment into my monthly outgoings .
11-09-2015, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dukeofearl
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Emjay, the way some retired people send fortunes on service agreements I can only assume they are retired Public Sector workers on nice fat pensions and not working Joe Blogs eeking out life on the State Pension.The big divide and un-level working conditions in the UK.
If you read my profile, you will see I was self employed for 47 years.
No big pensions just my state one and a small private one that would just pay for my bread and milk.
As my wife is disabled, and I am her carer, she does get her allowances.
11-09-2015, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by susan m
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Duke of earl I Live on a basic state pension , I have no other pensions . I hate paying £15 a month to southern electric , but it gives me peace of mind knowing they will come out in 24 hours . Before I payed monthly I struggled to find a gas fitter to come out , I would have to wait days or weeks with no hot water or heating . So I fit this payment into my monthly outgoings .
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11-09-2015, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Emjay
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First let me say, I do not have insurance on my washing machines, dish washer, or dryer. It is just as cheap to replace them.If you read my profile, you will see I was self employed for 47 years.
No big pensions just my state one and a small private one that would just pay for my bread and milk.
As my wife is disabled, and I am her carer, she does get her allowances.
The Cooker we have had for a least 37 years (yes looks just like new ones) and has never gone wrong apart from the oven element which I can change easy in under 15 mins, keep them as spares.
Yes you are right, insuring most stuff is a con. No bigger con than car servicing .
11-09-2015, 11:00 PM
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Central heating isn't rocket science and I recon that most people could easily diagnose and fix problems. In addition, modern indoor boilers tend to be sealed to room and most houses have CO alarms.If, as I have, you socialised with doctors, dentists, lawyers, car mechanics - and plumbers - mainly over a few pints, you will find that they tell you things they do not say if you consult them professionally.
IMO, extended warranties and maintenance contracts are a waste of money.
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