Hampsta cards
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Topic: Hampsta cards
Posted By: Henna79
Subject: Hampsta cards
Date Posted: 16 February 2010 at 10:28am
Has anyone done these? Do you think it's worth it? I am a terrible saver and am looking at doing one for myself so I have some money put away (even though you can only spend it in the stores associated with it) Any input is much appreciated 
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 16 February 2010 at 10:38am
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i haven't had one of these but have you looked at the debit card things you get at the post shop? i can't remember what it is called but you can use it anywhere.
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Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 16 February 2010 at 10:43am
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Personally I would prefer to put the $ into a savings account that earns interest that you can't touch until closer to xmas, that way you're not restricted to where you can spend the money. ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 16 February 2010 at 10:51am
Bonus bonds is a really good way, I hear they charge an extra fee on Hampsta. With Bonus Bonds you can set up a direct debit I'm pretty sure and it takes at least 3 days to get them after you apply to get them out so no impulse buying! I find them great for these reasons plus you go into the draw to win more money each month! Win win, cause there is also no fees or anything with them  ------------- 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 16 February 2010 at 12:18pm
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Bank account with interest, may as well make a bit of interest off your savings instead of someone else doing it.
Just get an account with restrictions that won't tempt you to use the money. |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 16 February 2010 at 12:43pm
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Willie has a Hampsta card, and it was great - he mostly used his at Mad Butcher for meat etc. and Postie Plus and Toyworld for stuff for the kids. He's putting in again this year, and hopefully there will be even more retailers involved next year. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 16 February 2010 at 1:01pm
Exactly! These types of things are just gimmicks, what's wrong with an old fashioned bank account? |
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