GoFundMe- Is it me?

I agree Primrose53 If someone is raising money for charity then fair play, but it doesn’t sit well with me when people ask for money for a specific personal issue, or to pay for something that the rest of us have to fund ourselves. I do feel a bit mean saying this, and I suppose everyone is different, but I certainly wouldn’t do it.

I’ve seen several GoFundmes for people who have passed away and their family ask for help in “giving him/her the send off they deserve”.

I find those a bit odd. I know some people have genuinely fallen on hard times but if it were me I would just do my very best with the budget I have available.

If you can’t afford the insurance, you shouldn’t be going on the holiday.

Similar to car insurance, for me, it’s a pity proof of insurance isn’t needed at the point of purchase. Difficult to police I know, as rogue drivers take out a policy, have ‘proof’ on their phones, but neglect to pay any installments! Currently, a chap in the NE is appealing for funds to get home. Although he had taken out insurance, he hadn’t owned up to an existing condition, so his insurers are refusing to pay out. He needs £45K.

Just to add that 20+ years ago when DD2 booked a flight to New York via Thomas Cook, they actually did ask to see her proof of insurance - she’s a wheelchair user.

Allsorts

I take out insurance when I go away. No sympathy if anyone doesn't.

This.

Allsorts

I take out insurance when I go away. No sympathy if anyone doesn't.

I agree. Even our dogs have travel insurance abroad.

I take out insurance when I go away. No sympathy if anyone doesn't.

I only receive ones from family and friends - e.g. grandchild doing a sponsored walk or something. Where are you getting all this stuff?