Unexpected Expenses... probably a daft question but am going to ask it anyway...
Jul 21st 2011, 6:35 pm
#47
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Re: Unexpected Expenses... probably a daft question but am going to ask it anyway...
how much is the contraceptive pill? I am curious, given that I have just run out of my UK supply
Jul 21st 2011, 6:38 pm
#48
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Jul 21st 2011, 6:38 pm
#49
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Jul 21st 2011, 7:22 pm
#50
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Re: Unexpected Expenses... probably a daft question but am going to ask it anyway...
My wife brought 6 months supply from the UK since it's around $30 a month here in Vancouver or something like that. I could be wrong as i generally switch off during important conversations.
Jul 21st 2011, 8:21 pm
#51
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Re: Unexpected Expenses... probably a daft question but am going to ask it anyway...
Another unexpected cost - Physiotherapy. I have needed 2 different types, even given a prescription for both by my doctor. One lot costs $120 a session and I should go a minimum of once a month, the other cost $80 for initial assessment then $70 or $75 for each appointment there after. Was going 3 times a week for that at one point!!!!! I am tryng to claim the less expensive stuff back on my insurnace, just got to wait and see what they will cover.
Also don't under estimate the cost of restocking your pantry with all the basics you used to have. The same for getting yourself started with cleaning supplies as well.
Jul 21st 2011, 8:42 pm
#52
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Re: Unexpected Expenses... probably a daft question but am going to ask it anyway...
Physio is an issue, my insurance only covers $500 a year, you can appreciate that at $65 a session it doesn't take too long to burn through that...
If it was work related I could claim on WSIB, if it was a car accident I could claim on the insurance I guess... but its just me and old age
OHIP used to cover physio and eye exams, back in the 90s
If it was work related I could claim on WSIB, if it was a car accident I could claim on the insurance I guess... but its just me and old age
OHIP used to cover physio and eye exams, back in the 90s
Jul 21st 2011, 11:50 pm
#54
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Jul 22nd 2011, 12:50 am
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Re: Unexpected Expenses... probably a daft question but am going to ask it anyway...
depends on your work benefits, I was paying $10 for a three month supply and then my pharmacist also signed me up for a card so i got them free.
Jul 22nd 2011, 1:50 am
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Jul 22nd 2011, 2:44 am
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Re: Unexpected Expenses... probably a daft question but am going to ask it anyway...
We just had a property tax bill of over $3000 (in Ontario). And insurance this year (newly arrived) for a basic minivan for me and OH (both early 40s with more than 10 years claim free) is close to $3000.
Food costs a fortune, hockey registrations for the kids cost a fortune, meals out cost a fortune.
But I still wouldn't change a thing
Food costs a fortune, hockey registrations for the kids cost a fortune, meals out cost a fortune.
But I still wouldn't change a thing
Jul 22nd 2011, 1:50 pm
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Re: Unexpected Expenses... probably a daft question but am going to ask it anyway...
My weekly supermarket bill for 2+2 is about $150 or less on average. I wouldnt call it a fortune. However, some shops are a lot more expensive than others. Hockey is undoubtedly expensive, no wonder so many parents try and avoid it. Enrolment is dropping is my understanding. Anything with ice time tends to be expensive other than the free skates.