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Member Since 23/04/2020
Last Seen 18/12/2024
Location Melbourne

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thrifty mum replied to HeWhoKnows on Not Happy with CBA Awards Visa Anymore (44 Instead of 55 Days Interest Free Period). Help Me Find a New Bank
Trivial to you maybe, but not to me. I have a lot of lost time to make up for re my finances after putting my son's welfare first for many…
09/05/2024 - 08:15
thrifty mum replied to Ghost47 on Not Happy with CBA Awards Visa Anymore (44 Instead of 55 Days Interest Free Period). Help Me Find a New Bank
I have a uBank savings account and wasn't aware of fee free AMEX, never actually considered an AMEX card TBH. Thanks.
09/05/2024 - 08:05
thrifty mum replied to Outrageous on Not Happy with CBA Awards Visa Anymore (44 Instead of 55 Days Interest Free Period). Help Me Find a New Bank
I guess this is true, I'm just feeling really annoyed and pissed off ATM that they've moved the goal posts on me after 25 years. I was also…
08/05/2024 - 14:09
thrifty mum replied to caboose on Not Happy with CBA Awards Visa Anymore (44 Instead of 55 Days Interest Free Period). Help Me Find a New Bank
I understand, I just think it's very poor form (but unsurprising) on their behalf, this is also on top of increased fees as well.
08/05/2024 - 14:04
thrifty mum replied to Drpepper666 on Not Happy with CBA Awards Visa Anymore (44 Instead of 55 Days Interest Free Period). Help Me Find a New Bank
I actually don't spend money on "crap". I work 60+ hours a week and don't have time for social life or shopping. I never eat out and I'm…
08/05/2024 - 14:03
thrifty mum replied to Gdsamp on Not Happy with CBA Awards Visa Anymore (44 Instead of 55 Days Interest Free Period). Help Me Find a New Bank
Yeah sure I'm grateful for their massive profits at my cost. Your argument for super benefits is moot in my case as at 46yo I have only…
08/05/2024 - 13:55
thrifty mum posted a forum topic Not Happy with CBA Awards Visa Anymore (44 Instead of 55 Days Interest Free Period). Help Me Find a New Bank
NOT HAPPY JAN!! I received my Visa Awards card statement from the Commonwealth Bank yesterday and the due date is super early, surely a…
08/05/2024 - 11:48
thrifty mum replied to jv on Need Clarification on AFL Grand Final Public Holiday
Agreed, this one sux balls (like Dan Andrews). I lose my overtime for Friday and my Saturday morning shift which is equivalent to almost 1…
21/09/2023 - 08:26
thrifty mum replied to brendanm on Taking Mobile Phone off Teen
Agreed! Even though my 17yo never asked for it, I told him years ago it's not allowed in our house. He's still never asked, and he has…
22/08/2023 - 12:08
thrifty mum commented on Good Quality Italian or UK Oxford Shoes for a Suit?
I only have this to add, Italian leather is shite, I know this after working in shoe repairs for several years. Also, if you want to make a…
13/07/2023 - 13:56
thrifty mum replied to cnrmlj on Stomach Bloating I Need Help Please
This!
27/03/2023 - 16:11
thrifty mum replied to jv on Why Do The Libs Like Selling Public Assets Instead of Buying More Debt?
Yep, until Libs put a stop to it, thank f***!
15/02/2023 - 10:38
thrifty mum replied to Scrooge McGoose on 7-Night Carnival Luminosa South Pacific Cruise: $361 Per Person Twin Share Interior Cabin, Depart Brisbane 5 March @ Ozcruising
Carnival aren't booze cruises, perfect for families, however I've heard Luminosa is the poor sister of the Splendor (which I'll be boarding…
13/02/2023 - 09:27
thrifty mum replied to Jayblesz on [VIC] $250 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian Households
More like too responsible, Vic has more debt than Qld, NSW combined🤦🏼‍♀️
10/02/2023 - 12:47
thrifty mum replied to 0jay on [VIC] $250 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian Households
Hook, line and sinker! Must be a Dan follower, you poor thing😔 FYI I'm neither frazzled, nor a Kmart shopper (whatever that implies), I…
10/02/2023 - 12:44
thrifty mum replied to GG57 on [VIC] $250 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian Households
Some of us have jobs and kids in high school... Not that easy (unfortunately)
10/02/2023 - 10:12
thrifty mum replied to markathome on [VIC] $250 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian Households
Agree 100% although TBH I don't think any amount of money can compensate us and especially our kids for those disgustingly OTT lockdowns…
10/02/2023 - 10:09
thrifty mum replied to Keplaffintech on I'm Surprising My Wife with a New Tesla Today. How Should I Reveal The Surprise?
This! My son has had his license (L plates) for 6 months and has already clocked up almost 100 of the required 120 hours he needs to get…
02/02/2023 - 15:11
thrifty mum replied to nomisg on [VIC, NSW, ACT] Chicken Drumsticks $2.50/kg @ Woolworths
I have a Ninja 15 in 1. I steam/airfry them with salt, pepper and paprika, or Moroccan seasoning. 25 mins straight from the freezer!
01/02/2023 - 08:27
thrifty mum replied to Chiang on [VIC, NSW, ACT] Chicken Drumsticks $2.50/kg @ Woolworths
Thanks for the suggestion, but I roasted a chook recently, he wasn't a fan of all the parts, prefers drumsticks and I only like breast!
01/02/2023 - 08:09
thrifty mum commented on [VIC, NSW, ACT] Chicken Drumsticks $2.50/kg @ Woolworths
Awesome! My 16yo son AKA the bottomless pit, loves drumsticks, and this allows me to offset the cost of his favourite-skin on salmon!…
31/01/2023 - 11:57
thrifty mum replied to AustriaBargain on Ceiling Collapsed in Rental Property
Ew, some people can be nice without an ulterior motive you know!
24/10/2022 - 12:38
thrifty mum replied to AustriaBargain on Ceiling Collapsed in Rental Property
No, actually, I know a lot of men who are far less capable of handling anything, much less an unusual and what sounds like a very…
24/10/2022 - 12:37
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