Looking back – did I make the right choices?

While shopping I saw an old acquaintance thats done quote well for himself since seeing him last. He now has a staff of a dozen people and spends his weekends in his country home. We used to have the same job about 10 years ago, and while I stayed on, he’s gone off and made a millionaire out of himself. I was going to say lucky sod, but I’m sure luck had nothing to do with it. I always knew he’s a hard worker but didn’t expect him to do as well as he has. Oh well, I’m sure he’s earned it. At least he’s still a good guy and money hasn’t “ruined” him like it does for some. Makes me wonder if I had followed some of my dreams ten or fifteen years ago where I might be today.

Whats going on?

Have you been watching Chelsea lately?

And as always, the exposure of celebrities and their nonsense is good for a laugh.

I honestly don’t know where I’m going with this. Must be one of those days!

Where’s the Good Vouchers?

Sometimes its a pain to find vouchers for stores like Debenhams or John Lewis. They all seem to be for electricals and games. Which I like as much as the next person, but every now and then I could use a voucher for a visit to a department store besides Tesco and I often can’t find anything decent.

Mobile cashback

After a bit of a look, I finally found what looks to be the best option for a mobile cashback is over at quidco. No surprise there. Its time to renew and pick a new provider, but I’m thinking to resign with T-Mobile as its gone well and it would be easier to renew, and I keep my number too. Shopping the mobile cashback options was actually very easy and I did the while thing online in a couple hours.

Cashback Offers

Lots of cashback offers if fancy a new automobile or are in the market for one.

Although I didn’t find the details, Hyundai has also had some interesting cashback offers advertising lately as well.

2009 Ford Focus S sedan
MSRP: $15,690*
Discount: $2,735
Final Price: $12,955

2009 Ford Fusion S four-cylinder FWD
MSRP: $19,760*
Discount: $4,268
Final Price: $15,492

2009 Ford Taurus SE FWD
MSRP: $24,950*
Discount: $3,543
Final Price: $21,407

2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i
MSRP: $22,295
Discount: $2,000, plus 3.9% financing
Final Price: $20,295

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
MSRP: $23,320
Discount: $3,000
Final Price: $20,320

2009 Toyota Corolla
MSRP: $15,350
Cash Back: $1,500
Final Price: $13,850

2009 Toyota Matrix
MSRP: $16,290
Discount: $1,250
Final Price: $15,040
* Price includes destination charge.

Get up to £50 cashback

Car insurance cash back offers worth a look.

• CO-OP MOTOR INSURANCE: 10 per cent off, plus £35 cashback
• ESURE CAR INSURANCE: £22.50 cashback
• HASTINGS DIRECT: £50 cashback
• KWIK FIT CAR INSURANCE: Up to 20 per cent off, plus £21.25 cashback
• MORE THAN: 10 per cent off in first year, plus £34 cashback
• NORWICH UNION: £26 cashback
• RAC CAR INSURANCE: £21.25 cashback

And you can find other deals from top insurers like Esure, More Than and Norwich Union. It really pays to shop around for the best cashback when buying.

January Shopping

We got the kids some gifts for Christmas, but the missus and I decided to do our own shopping in January.

Although we’ll have to stand in line all day, its sure o be worth it.

She has her eye on either a camera or mobile phone, and I’m interested in a new laptop for myself.