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What are you saving for

  • 04-06-2020 5:05pm
    #1
    vikings2012
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    With Covid 19 a lot of us are saving more than usual. We do not have the weekly luxuries of nights out or meals out.

    Do any of ye have plans for what you will do with the extra savings or are you saving for something in particular?

    For me, I am trying to save €2000 for my GF and I to go on a skiing holiday early next year.

    What are your plans?


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  • #2
    onrail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭onrail


    vikings2012 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    With Covid 19 a lot of us are saving more than usual. We do not have the weekly luxuries of nights out or meals out.

    Do any of ye have plans for what you will do with the extra savings or are you saving for something in particular?

    For me, I am trying to save €2000 for my GF and I to go on a skiing holiday early next year.

    What are your plans?

    A solid gold house


  • #3
    Blush_01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,016 ✭✭✭Blush_01


    I'm trying to beat Jeff Bezos to $1,000,000,000,000.


  • #4
    Bobblehats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,707 ✭✭✭Bobblehats


    Crepe de chine underpants


  • #5
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    A rainy day


  • #6
    nthclare
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,315 ✭✭✭nthclare


    Saving for finishing a sleeve tattoo when the tattoo artists open in August...the simple things in life :)


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  • #7
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    Off topic posts deleted

    There is no call for taking digs at other boards users.


  • #8
    LessOutragePlz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭LessOutragePlz


    Am I the only that haven't saved a whole pile of extra cash? Granted I'm not earning big bucks but I've been spending more online for sure in comparison to before the lockdown.


  • #9
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,644 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    The arrival of another baby. And then a vasectomy.


  • #10
    storker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,688 ✭✭✭storker


    1. A new(er) car. Newer in this case = more recent than 2004

    2. Electronic drum kit


  • #11
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,498 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Medical treatment for when the OP returns from their skiing trip with Covid19 V2.0.

    Not your ornery onager



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  • #12
    kowloon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,509 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    I need to buy the largest screen phablet I can find so I can replace my phone and my laptop with one device. Any suggestions are welcome, screen size is everything.


  • #13
    snoopboggybog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 454 ✭✭snoopboggybog


    vagina.


  • #14
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,473 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Blush_01 wrote: »
    I'm trying to beat Jeff Bezos to $1,000,000,000,000.
    Don't cha mean $1,000,000,000,000.00


  • #15
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,473 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    kowloon wrote: »
    I need to buy the largest screen phablet I can find so I can replace my phone and my laptop with one device. Any suggestions are welcome, screen size is everything.

    https://i.imgur.com/4QyfXui.jpg


  • #16
    Temptamperu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭Temptamperu


    A playstation 5


  • #17
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Pints. Or a house.


  • #18
    kowloon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,509 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    https://i.imgur.com/4QyfXui.jpg

    With my eyesight that would suit me perfectly :D.


  • #19
    sonyvision
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 571 ✭✭✭sonyvision


    Haven been a keen saver for a few years but the following in purchase order (hopefully)

    Engagement ring
    Motorbike (newer)
    Car (newer)

    Pension fund, currently at max 15% contribution

    I'm pretty boring!!.


  • #20
    Montage of Feck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,699 ✭✭✭Montage of Feck


    A fancy coffin, like the yanks have.

    🙈🙉🙊



  • #21
    Lucky Lou
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭Lucky Lou


    A boob job.


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  • #22
    Still waters
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭Still waters


    The next recession


  • #23
    Leg End Reject
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,532 ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    Menopause and death. There aren't too many options available at the moment.
    https://forumofgames.com/index.php




  • #24
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,473 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    You say I have everything
    Well, I'm living on dreams and chains
    But, I sing for the things money can't buy


  • #25
    Class MayDresser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 395 ✭✭Class MayDresser


    Lucky Lou wrote: »
    A boob job.

    If you save twice as much you could get the two done in the same procedure. Just saying like.


  • #26
    Purple Mountain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭✭Purple Mountain


    I'm saving for a toasted sandwich and soup when the pubs reopen.

    To thine own self be true



  • #27
    Lucky Lou
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭Lucky Lou


    Purple Mountain wrote: »
    I'm saving for a toasted sandwich and soup when the pubs reopen.

    Start a gofundme :p


  • #28
    ILoveYourVibes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,202 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    a car


  • #29
    Class MayDresser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 395 ✭✭Class MayDresser


    A mountain bike. *opens bedside locker*


  • #30
    Celelia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭Celelia


    Didn't save money. I used the 'saved' money to decorate. Made up for lost time though!


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  • #31
    Blush_01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,016 ✭✭✭Blush_01


    biko wrote: »
    A rainy day

    I got one of those before. It didn't work properly, and the returns policy was useless.


  • #32
    Blush_01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,016 ✭✭✭Blush_01


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    Don't cha mean $1,000,000,000,000.00

    I don't need the extra .00.

    I'm not greedy.


  • #33
    NeonCookies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭NeonCookies


    A house, a wedding, and following a call from the mechanic yesterday...a car. Great!


  • #34
    cj maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,544 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    NeonCookies wrote: »
    A house, a wedding, and following a call from the mechanic yesterday...a car. Great!

    Set up a go fund me page, seems everyone is doing it,!


  • #35
    cms88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭cms88


    onrail wrote: »
    A solid gold house

    A rocket car


  • #36
    Rhythmics
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Rhythmics


    A mortgage. If I have to hear my housemate's obnoxiously loud fake laugh for another year I'll end up in a loony bin or prison.


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  • #37
    Rodney Bathgate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,445 ✭✭✭Rodney Bathgate


    Purple Mountain wrote: »
    I'm saving for a toasted sandwich and soup when the pubs reopen.

    Tomato and cheese toasted sandwich?


  • #38
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,052 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I haven't saved much on everyday spending. If the internet didn't exist and online shopping wasn't a thing, I'd be very impressed with myself.


  • #39
    _Godot_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭_Godot_


    A Switch. I've already bought a game for it (Dragon Quest XI S).


  • #40
    Figel Narage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭Figel Narage


    I have a fair chunk in savings at this stage which continues to grow. Honestly it stems from not having anything to spend it on. I live like I'm broke and incredibly frugal by nature and don't think I'll ever not have that mindset, don't see the need to spend money on anything above the bare minimum. I'd love to invest in some kind of income producing asset but outside of property I don't think Ireland has the best set up like in America for instance with those index funds and the like. There is always the option to buy a house and rent out rooms but I don't like the sound of being a landlord. In saying all this I realize how fortunate I am and not many people are in the same boat as myself so I don't want to come across like life is hard when it's not


  • #41
    Hairy Japanese BASTARDS!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 443 ✭✭Hairy Japanese BASTARDS!


    I'm just hoarding my money.
    I'm saving as much as I can when I can.


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  • #42
    Mad_maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,503 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    a peugeot 5008


  • #43
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,798 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    Lucky Lou wrote: »
    A boob job.
    Class MayDresser wrote: »
    If you save twice as much you could get the two done in the same procedure. Just saying like.

    If you don’t get both done you might end up making a right tit of yourself. :eek:

    *gets coat*


  • #44
    Jenneke87
    Registered Users Posts: 807 ✭✭✭Jenneke87


    A Salvi Mcfall harp or a Teifi Welsh harp of I am Lucky enough


  • #45
    Wesser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭Wesser


    New windows and doors
    New front and back garden
    New boiler
    external insulation
    new car
    orthodontic treatment

    Is going to take about 4 years!

    ...... then ill be done!


  • #46
    Salty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭Salty


    A house and a holiday


  • #47
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 77,516 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Death duties.....


  • #48
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,561 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    No idea. I save but have no idea what the point is.

    The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

    Leviticus 19:34



  • #49
    Trigger Happy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,104 ✭✭✭Trigger Happy


    I am spending more during this lockdown .


  • #50
    Neames
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 953 ✭✭✭Neames


    Home Improvements and some new furniture.

    Putting away some money for treats as well later in the year. Hopefully we'll all be healthy and everyone will get something special at Christmas.


  • #51
    Pinoy adventure
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭Pinoy adventure


    A house


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