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First one to clear 15k gets a paper hat

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  • We'll call it a tie

    (I just looked on the box and 'they' think that a whole portion is three segments!!!!! I ask you)

    My Minty orange thing was 893 calories :eek:
    £34,547 (Dec 07); Current debt: £zilch (Debt free December 2010)
    Sealed Pot #389 (2010=£133)
  • oooh, there is a dance on the box too (to help with burning off said calories? :confused:)
    £34,547 (Dec 07); Current debt: £zilch (Debt free December 2010)
    Sealed Pot #389 (2010=£133)
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    Hi all - I don't know yet the results from Monday's interview should find out tomorrow or Thursday - there would then still be a second interview though...

    Got 2 interviews tomorrow so wish me luck on that....

    Being a bit of a naughty spender currently so CAFCGirl you may have to use that whip in my direction... the spending is okay if I get my next job as soon as this one ends but not otherwise oops!
    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
  • tirlittan
    tirlittan Posts: 3,397 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Morning all. Have paid my usual £100 into savings account towards the student loan, but also managed to put another £70 from amazon sales. Virgin CC will be paid by end of August when 0% ends so anything extra I get will go towards trying to pay the damn interest on the student loan in the hope I'll get to pay off some of the capital soon too. Some off the money from amazon sales will go towards buying a scanner/printer/copier so I can start doing some mystery shopping. Good luck with the intervies savingholmes.
    DEBT FREE OCTOBER 2012!
    Proud to have dealt with my debts!
  • dizzybee
    dizzybee Posts: 1,424 Forumite
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    Good luck saving with the interviews fingers crossed some think will come up.
    e bay money hit account today so paid the £100 off the credit card.no more spare cash till pay day on fri.manged to get 50 items listed on eBay last night ten so far today,not sure if i will list anymore to night.must get some surveys done only need £1 on one poll then i can cash the £40 out.

    SPC no:076
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    hey saving hun how were the interviews today??
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    Interviews went really well yesterday - got good feedback - possible second stage next week

    Well done to those who've paid off more on the challenge... Hopefully make some more payments end of next week
    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
  • Glad the interviews went well. I really hope you get something before you have to leave the other job.

    How is everyone else? I have been working away last week and this week so that's what I haven't been on much!
    Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
    DFD:Nov 22/June 22
    Mortgage: €199,712
    MFD: March 2042/July 2034
  • :jGood luck SH, fingers crossed!

    Helllooo CMD - been anywhere nice? Any treadmill news? I think my walking is helping - feel a bit slimmer already :D I've also got a party dress permanently hanging up in the living room to 'inspire' me to stop snacking/ get off my a!!e and exercise.
  • Snow_White wrote: »
    :jGood luck SH, fingers crossed!

    Helllooo CMD - been anywhere nice? Any treadmill news? I think my walking is helping - feel a bit slimmer already :D I've also got a party dress permanently hanging up in the living room to 'inspire' me to stop snacking/ get off my a!!e and exercise.

    Hi Snow White,

    No where as exotic as CAFC that's for sure! No, My work is in the Midlands and no chance of it going abroad.

    The 3rd treadmill company have let me down and the initial price has rocketed by £100 with other companies so I am taking it as a sign that it wasn't meant to be and maybe I should just walk more!
    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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