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Re: 30p direct debit query
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81906892#Comment_81906892 I would always wait until the first payment has been processed for each one to be completely safe.1 -
Re: Pay off mortgage and start having even more fun 😁
Happy belated birthday, ng! 🍰🎂🎁🥳1 -
Re: Steadily climbing the mountain, enjoying the view along the way
Happy birthday to Mr KK! Congratulations on all your plans and savings @KajiKita. Yup £114 is easily spent on nosebags out - it was conscious spending though not in a red mist/frenzy so that's M…1 -
Re: Need to stop spending and chasing dopamine!
Yes indeed, we both feel so bad for DSD. She’s being used as a weapon but this has sadly been going on for years ☹️ She’s now done a slight U turn, and said we can have her this Tuesday and Wednesday…2 -
Re: Premium Bond Winner ?
Well, it’s been one of those bumper prize months for me. 5 prizes in total, £1,175.00, on full holding. As mentioned in my previous post above, the £1,000 prize is from a £5,400 batch bought in 2015.…7 -
Re: CrazyBee wants to be Mortgage Free!
Morning CrazyBee, I'm glad you were able to look back and see your progress in the end. I'm also one of those people that struggles to implement big habit changes all in one go - baby steps…1 -
Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
Good use of CT free month. Plans for niece and little one sound lovely and a perfect way to switch off from life stresses, admin and sadmin!3 -
Re: Old Style Daily Tuesday 03 March 2026
Morning All Quick one from me as I'm taking the car to the garage and a colleague is picking me up so mustn't be late! Lots of washing on the line as it's to be a good sunny day, just …12 -
Re: Mentally exhausting
I can't believe it has been another 4 months since my last post! I do keep reading other people's diaries which are always a good source of motivation and inspiration. For me a lot has happ…3 -
Re: Let's get this sorted then!
The opticians only cost me a fiver, yey! I filled up with fuel while I was out. I've tackled one of my big outstanding tasks (thanks to all the gentle naggers on the March Forward thread). I…6

