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QUIZ: Are You A Saver Or A Splurger?

All about the money, money, money…

AS JANUARY ROLLS around to a close and the longest month between paydays is finally over, it probably raised some interesting insights into your spending habits.

How did you cope with the five week gap between paychecks? Or, if you don’t get paid monthly, have you found this month difficult after Christmas?

Knowing how you deal with money is the first step in making any changes to your spending habits, and January is a good time to start thinking about that. So, are you a saver or a splurger?

Let’s find out.

1. It's almost pay day - how are you doing for money?
Grand
Struggling a little

Had to dip into my savings
I'm so, so broke right now
2. Do you have a savings account?
Yes
No
3. The sales are on and you spot something you really like but you still haven't been paid. What do you do?
That's what the credit card is for
Hope it's still there when I do get paid

Pay for it with my savings
4. Do you have a credit card?
For emergencies
Couldn't get through the month without one

No
Yes, it's a necessary budgeting tool for me...
5. Do you impulse shop?
So often that I just call it 'shopping' now
Never

On a very rare occasion
Only if I see something I can't live without
6. Do you budget?
It's the only way to know where your money's going
Nope...

In theory... but it's hard to stick to
7. Do you shop around for the best deals on goods and services?
For big purchases, definitely
Ain't nobody got time for that

I do a bit, but it's a lot of effort
Of course
8. Do you think you're good with money?
Definitely
I could do better...

Um...
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
You're a saver
You're the kind of person who has the pennies you pick up off the street in long-term savings accounts. Fair play to you.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You're a splurger
You love splashing the cash, don't you? You can't take it with you, as they say. Still, you could probably do with saving a few of those shekels on bills and whatnot... So you can spend it on more fun things, of course.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You're somewhere in between
Neither a saver nor a splurger be. You're pretty sensible when it comes to cash - you flash it on occasion but you also know where to make savings. Ideal.
Share your result:

No matter what kind of a saver or splurger you are, there are always ways to help save yourself some money. One would be to get yourself some of the €370 million in available discounts on gas and electricity.  

Head over to Bonkers.ie to find the best deal on the market for you, and switch!  

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 10:41 AM

    That is the stuff of nightmares. Horrific.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 10:44 AM

    So sad to hear and baby left without its parents. May they R.I.P

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 10:44 AM

    What a terrible thing to happen to a young couple at the start of their lives !

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 10:45 AM

    What a horrible bit of news.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 10:49 AM

    Unbelievable tradgic news. May they rest in peace and hope the little baby pulls through.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 11:08 AM

    Who would ‘red thumb’ the expressions of sympathy on here for such a tragic story. Whoever you are, you are attention seeking morons.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 11:22 AM

    Which you’ve just given them. Just ignore it.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 10:58 AM

    Oh my god what a terrible start to life for this baby. Hope he has family members willing to care for him.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 11:16 AM

    Life can be very cruel sometimes. I RIP

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 12:05 PM

    I will pray for them. So sad to hear this.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 1:37 PM

    Awfully written article and not what I’d expect from AP! A news piece about a tragic accident fast becomes bogged down in info about Hasidic Jews’ culture… Not relevant to the story at all!

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 2:10 PM

    Very true. The story doesnt need to include their race/religion.

    What a terrible thing to happen. One positive is atleast a life was saved. You could call it a miracle.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 12:10 PM

    So cruel,rest in peace.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 1:14 PM

    Rest in peace . Hope they catch the runner.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 1:19 PM

    Awfully sad story. Victims of hit & run. Hope they catch the other driver
    Baby hopefully will be looked after within their community which should be very tight ?

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 12:13 PM

    How horrible is this my prayers go out to them and their family’s

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 11:26 AM

    Who takes the baby in this situation!

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 4:33 PM

    so heartbreaking for both familys RIP

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 1:38 PM

    Cruel start in life.how could there be a god ? If there is hes sick.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 3:17 PM

    There is no evidence of any gods. Hopefully the baby will recover well enough to live his life.

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    Mar 3rd 2013, 4:13 PM

    Am I the only one who took a grain of hope form this tragedy?

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