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to spend or not to spend-that is the question.a first world problem

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HurdyGurdy Sat 11-Jan-20 11:19:24
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I'd say enjoy it.

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tanith Sat 11-Jan-20 11:16:52

Not a WASPI woman but why not treat yourself a bit nothing wrong with that. You can save it if you choose.

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twinnytwin Sat 11-Jan-20 10:43:48

I'd go treat myself with the extra money - you deserve it after having to be careful all these years. But be warned, you will soon get used to the extra income and it'll get mixed with your other day to day expenses as your standard of living will rise. But at the moment, have a splurge! I'm a WASPI woman and luckily didn't have to wait so long for my pension (I'm just 68).

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Teetime Sat 11-Jan-20 10:39:59

When I got my state pension I did spend the first few months but now I try to save it. I realise I am in a fortunate position. I'm not saving for my old age but for holidays , household contingencies, helping family out that sort of thing.

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petunia Sat 11-Jan-20 10:35:36

Morning. Im a WASPIwoman, waiting to the age of 65.5 for my state pension. Well it kicked in this week. Suddenly, having this money has sent me into a tail spin. I constantly waver between spending every last penny on gin (that's a joke though-i really mean frivolity) or putting it away for my older age
Having spent the past few years since I retired on a work pension, just being careful with money, I cant bring myself to fritter it away. Yet suddenly, I can. But for so long I have been carefully considering every purchase. thinking do I want something or actually need it. I dont want to buy stuff just for the sake of it. I'm gripped now with indecision.

Are there any other WASPI women who feel like this. What do I do fellow grans-netters- blow it or save it?

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