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Re: 2026 Mortgage-Free Wannabes
@julicorn Can I join again please, looking to save £1100 a month towards a pre deal end overpayment (penaltied) in November 2026, with an overpayment in February 2026 (when it becomes penalty free) o…1 -
Re: The final countdown to June 2026
Evening all, We are already half way through the holidays !! its gone so quickly. Last week was mostly chill, we only saw family and a few close friends. This week is more social, we did a walk today…5 -
Re: Cooking for one (Mark Three)
More productive today, not difficult 😅 Bed stripped and remade, dusting and hoovering, kitchen floor washed, bit of decluttering, went for a swim. Also watched the battle of the sexes tennis, slight…1 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
But does he show any resemblance to Hugh Laurie? 😆6 -
Re: 2025 Frugal Living Challenge
I am happy to see some people still posting here. I am a bit later than usual with working out my end of year spends. I did that this afternoon and was pleased to discover that my monthly spend was o…12 -
Re: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
Another dismal day in December! 0.154 O's6 -
Re: Road To Financial Recovery
Thank you Daisy, I think you are totally right about the pots to be honest. I think in hindsight whilst there has been frustrations seeing it disappear the fact I have been able to fund things and k…1 -
Re: 2025 Mortgage-Free Wannabes
Evening all, l have just made my final £1000 OP for 2026 This brings my month total to £3,500 My years total is £40,000 😁 see you on the 2026 thread. Many thanks @julicorn5 -
Re: Parking ticket in my block of flats
Obviously not! That isn't how CCJs happen. You don't have any fines. Of course it is a valid option to ignore these invoices. Looks like you haven't read NEWBIES PLEASE READ THESE FAQ…4 -
Re: 2025 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN MrsSD - The Joy of Decluttering
@TC77 Can I just say how impressed I've been with all your decluttering this year. Your posts list so many items gone, especially big things like furniture, you must be proud of your progress. W…9
