Oh dear

Wossi · 01-07-2008, 11:23

Just doubled checked and realised that I have spent about £930 on computer bits since May

I'd say I'd need to hide my cards, but I know my debit card details off by heart, not sure if that is a good thing or not

Didn't actually realise that it was that much

Hope I get that pay rise now *gulp*

Wryel · 01-07-2008, 11:28

Yeah I know my debit card details, it took me less than a week to remember the new number etc when my old card expired. Unfortunately I can't even say what I've spent my money on over the last six months as it goes on so many different things!

BBx · 01-07-2008, 11:30

My bank account is the healthiest it has been in years!

Until I pay off my credit card which I am going to do in a moment

Meh... well at least I can cut up some plastic! (But can't help thinking of all the other things I could have done with the money - like bought a car?! booo!)

BB x

Gnat · 01-07-2008, 11:34

I dont even open my bank statements! when i needed proof of adres for something earlier, I looked in my handbag to see if I had any post, and found loads of unopened bank statements.\

oops.

Wossi · 01-07-2008, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olibubble

I dont even open my bank statements! when i needed proof of adres for something earlier, I looked in my handbag to see if I had any post, and found loads of unopened bank statements.\

oops.

Same as me then, apart from the handbag thing anyway

I tend to forget to open bank statements as I check my balance online and track it that way.

BBx · 01-07-2008, 11:58

Yeah me too... think I will sign up to online statements anyway... although the paper statements have come in useful when I had to argue about a payment that I HAD made to my managing agents last year

BB x

Haly · 01-07-2008, 12:00

I don't tend to look at bank statements either but that's because I obsessively check my online banking at least twice a day

Pretty much at all times, I know exactly what my balance is.
I also have my debit card number memorised within a week of getting it.

Kell_ee001 · 01-07-2008, 17:16

I only use online banking so I gave up paper statements years ago

I generally have a rough idea of what is in there though and I think I know my DC number by heart, but I still like to check everytime I use it online

Burble · 01-07-2008, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olibubble

I dont even open my bank statements! when i needed proof of adres for something earlier, I looked in my handbag to see if I had any post, and found loads of unopened bank statements.\

oops.

I'd be bricking myself if I were afraid to open my bank statements.

I normally know to the nearest £100 how much is in my current account plus I get a text message from the bank when large amounts go in or out of the account.

Desmo · 01-07-2008, 17:38

I check our main account online daily and also run a separate spreadsheet with all payments in and out logged. I know what should be there at any time in the month and it also helps to spot anything fraudulent if they don't match up. It also helps to keep control of our spending. When you see it written down and the difference it makes to your balance, you more often than not go without

01-07-2008, 11:23	#1
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Oh dear Just doubled checked and realised that I have spent about £930 on computer bits since May I'd say I'd need to hide my cards, but I know my debit card details off by heart, not sure if that is a good thing or not Didn't actually realise that it was that much Hope I get that pay rise now gulp

01-07-2008, 12:00	#7
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I don't tend to look at bank statements either but that's because I obsessively check my online banking at least twice a day Pretty much at all times, I know exactly what my balance is. I also have my debit card number memorised within a week of getting it. __________________ Halycopter

01-07-2008, 17:16	#8
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	I only use online banking so I gave up paper statements years ago I generally have a rough idea of what is in there though and I think I know my DC number by heart, but I still like to check everytime I use it online __________________

01-07-2008, 17:38	#10
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I check our main account online daily and also run a separate spreadsheet with all payments in and out logged. I know what should be there at any time in the month and it also helps to spot anything fraudulent if they don't match up. It also helps to keep control of our spending. When you see it written down and the difference it makes to your balance, you more often than not go without __________________

01-07-2008, 11:28	#2
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	Yeah I know my debit card details, it took me less than a week to remember the new number etc when my old card expired. Unfortunately I can't even say what I've spent my money on over the last six months as it goes on so many different things!

01-07-2008, 11:30	#3
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	My bank account is the healthiest it has been in years! Until I pay off my credit card which I am going to do in a moment Meh... well at least I can cut up some plastic! (But can't help thinking of all the other things I could have done with the money - like bought a car?! booo!) BB x

01-07-2008, 11:34	#4
Gnat BZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 500	I dont even open my bank statements! when i needed proof of adres for something earlier, I looked in my handbag to see if I had any post, and found loads of unopened bank statements.\ oops.

01-07-2008, 11:58	#6
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Yeah me too... think I will sign up to online statements anyway... although the paper statements have come in useful when I had to argue about a payment that I HAD made to my managing agents last year BB x