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Saving for a house deposit :).
I know there is already a thread for this open but thought I would start another one to keep myself motivated, anyone is free to join and post where they are at on their journey, saving for a house deposit :) . Had a lot of expenses l8ly setting up my houseshare bond etc £500 and dog needed vet treatment of £1,000. So had…
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The Shiny Box Challenge!
During a chat with my partner about money he challenged me to collect all my odd coins i had left in my purse for a month. I got an old shoe box and together with the kids we decorated it and i placed it in the kitchen. All i did was to empty my pockets of any change but also any change that came into the house from things…
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I feel like I robbed Superdrug.
Popped in today because I needed a new blusher, I decided to buy one from the MUA range as I heard desptie the price (£1), they are pretty good. MUA had an offer, free eyeliner with any purchase which seemed pretty popular as there were only 2 left! Whilst in I decided to check out the price of Nivea Visage moisturiser as…
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MegaShopBot not so mega?
Canon 5d camera: MSE MegaShopBot = 1604.99 CameraFerret.com = 1549.00 This could have cost me £56 more if I used MSE shop bot... seems to just show results from the commission paying web stores... good job I'm web savvy! :(
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15 months, 1 Wedding, 1 Car, 1 Visa.
A little introduction; I live in england with my american fiancee, for now. On June the 17th 2013, we are getting married, and shortly afterwards, moving to Pennsylvania to start our new lives! This poses a few financial problems that need taking care of. As of 21/3/2012 i owe GMAC £4844.34 The VISA for America is £1500…
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The 'I wanna thermostat' savings diary
In the spirit of new year, new resolutions, I was reading up on finance, checking out the money forum, intending to do something at some point... And then it snowed. And today it snowed again. So enough is enough. I want a thermostat. I want gas central heating. I have a gorgeous open fire, but I fantasize about radiators…
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KittenKirsts moneysaving adventure!
Hi all, thanks for clicking on my thread! I am currently saving towards a deposit for a house, and though having a diary would help me on my way! A bit about me: Been with gorgeous boyf for 4 and a bit years Moved away from our friends & family to Leicester for our work & so they we could afford to move in together! Have…
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Savings Diary *gambelling addiction*
Edited, would like thread deleted thanks. Sorry everyone
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Electronic Cigarettes
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Lucky find in Asda sale.
I was browsing through the rails and came across a nice belted trench, very cute, black with white spots. Original price £28 but reduced to £1 as it said it was damaged. I looked it over, couldn't see for the life of me where the damage was so took it to the George desk to ask. The assistant said it wasn't actually damaged…
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my puddle of money diary
Hello Thought I’d try again (for maybe the fourth or fifth time – oops!) at keeping a diary. :j In brief, OH and I are trying for a baby so reckon we need to save about £6k in order to do so. I’m not pregnant yet so have in theory at least 9 months to do this, and we’re already at £2,700, so need to save around £366/month…
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Advice on saving accounts please !
Hello, I have just started maternity leave and have saved up enough money to last 1 year and 'pay myself' each month, trouble is, because it is a good amount I want to put it in a high interest account but make monthly transfers by dd/ standing order but no accounts seem to do this - please can anyone offer any advice?…
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PPI repayment - Thank You
Wanted to say thank you - after reading through the FAQs on PPI I decided to make a call to Northern Rock even though we had successfully claimed once on a PPI policy for our mortgage and I thought that would exclude us from claiming. Anyhow made a 10 minute call a month ago with next to no details to give (didn't even…
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Savings diary - the key to my dreams
Hey everyone, Im using this site (which I love so much) to start a savings diary in order to help me accomplish my dreams so here goes :- The dream is to try this year for another baby and then to move house next year in time for the perfect family christmas in a new house. So im going to log my progress here to keep me…
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Cotton traders discount
02/10/11 i just wanted to let everybody know of a new discount that gives you 10% off (min spend £25) and free p&p (worth £3.99) code : Rf21
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Frugal Living Challenge 2011 - Part 3.
Welcome to the Frugal Living Challenge 2011, Part 3. The following has been lifted from the first thread of the 2010 challenge - I felt that what Frugaldom (the originator of this challenge) had said covered everything I needed to cover as the current caretaker of the challenge :) The following links will take you to all…
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A very MSE lunch hour!!
Just had to share my lunch time bargains with you, as follows : 1. At Claire's, 3 hairbands, a set of hair clips and a necklace - original total price £26.50, paid £5, using a voucher my daughter got for Christmas 2. At Boots, No7 nail varnish, using one of the £5 off vouchers - cost £2 3. At BHS, 5 necklaces( should have…
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please help i am not good at working out intrest.
Can any one please work how much intrest i will get in total i started saving in april last year. its the first direct saving account which is 8% i think however its all that compound intrest type of thing i cant work out These are the amounts i have put in so far in april 2011=250 may= 250 june=400 july 300 august 300…
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Trixie's on a mission!!!!!
Hi All, I've got a debt free diary going on a little further up, but i really like the feel of it down here, so thought i would hook up a shiny new thread!!! Not only do i have a debts i want to banish for good this year but also want to knuckle down and stop with the thoughtless spending that has got me where i am now and…
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Ppi repaid
Hi Just wanted to say THANK YOU. Your advice regarding this topic has put £2600 into my bank account just before christmas. It put a smile on my face:j:j:jLLoydstsb paid out with interest and a little bit more besides. It cost me a stamp!!!! THANK YOU DEBBIE ANDERTON EX EMPLOYEE TO BOOT!
