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First one to clear 15k gets a paper hat

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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    I'm still having a word with God...... Im very disappointed
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • I just did a long post about how weird (quirky not scary) I am but then the system lost it :confused:

    Oh well, you shall have to carry on thinking that I totally normal!
    £34,547 (Dec 07); Current debt: £zilch (Debt free December 2010)
    Sealed Pot #389 (2010=£133)
  • dizzybee
    dizzybee Posts: 1,424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    checked my bank today and £100 from e bay went in so payed it off the credit card still a long way to go but every little helps.pay day tomorrow so hope fully will be able to pay some more off the other debts.

    SPC no:076
  • dizzybee - I am very jealous, I am in that mid month lul and have nothing exciting happening in terms of payments. Roll on a week Wednesday
    £34,547 (Dec 07); Current debt: £zilch (Debt free December 2010)
    Sealed Pot #389 (2010=£133)
  • ShelleyC_2
    ShelleyC_2 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
    Oh well, you shall have to carry on thinking that I totally normal!

    Who you kidding :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    Just got in from work - I started at 7am this morning thats one hell of a long day. Vegging out for a bit to let my brain debug then bath and beddie byes. Hope to catch up with you all and facebook soon xx
    Looking for the perfect home and saving to make becoming a MFW easier
    MFiT3 48103/50000 Saved So Far :j
  • Shelley - that is a day and a half (well, pretty much two days in work world!!) have you got a late start/day off tomorrow to recover a bit.
    £34,547 (Dec 07); Current debt: £zilch (Debt free December 2010)
    Sealed Pot #389 (2010=£133)
  • That certainly is a long day ShelleyC, you must be wrecked!
    Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
    DFD:Nov 22/June 22
    Mortgage: €199,712
    MFD: March 2042/July 2034
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    Hi all - I'm seeing 3 agencies tomorrow in the hope it encourages them to put me forward for some jobs.... wish me luck!

    I'm a wee bit nervous.... Took my 5 year old after woork and bought 2 new tops from Next for me - only 1 of which is suitable for the interview LOL.... Oh well they say confession is good for the soul... 2 in one day my soul must be fab!

    Just wanted to look younger than I am or something I think... at least some on this thread are older than me
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
    4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
    5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/25
  • Good Luck!!!! I am sure they will think you are fabulous.
    £34,547 (Dec 07); Current debt: £zilch (Debt free December 2010)
    Sealed Pot #389 (2010=£133)
  • Best of luck SavingH,

    I always feel better if I go to an interview with a new top or trousers. Hope it all goes well!
    Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
    DFD:Nov 22/June 22
    Mortgage: €199,712
    MFD: March 2042/July 2034
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