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Trials and tribulations of a Debt Free Wannabee!

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  • kissjenn
    kissjenn Posts: 2,358 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Love Boggle. Fabby game and so good for making the brain work hard.
    :A Let us be grateful to people who make us happy: they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust :A
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    kissjenn wrote: »
    Love Boggle. Fabby game and so good for making the brain work hard.
    Well I have gone from 7 words to 24 in a week. Only problem is my DD is 6 so hardly fair!
    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
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    just redeemed £5 from bp
    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
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    well shortly I will be setting off for my interview. Feel quite nervous. Hope it goes well.

    I had a coaching session this morning with someone who was supposed to motivate me and help me think positive thoughts but it went really badly LOL

    I think I will ring a couple of friends nearer my interview time and hope that that encourage me instead...
    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
  • se999
    se999 Posts: 2,409 Forumite
    Another Boggle fan here too :)

    Think I'm going to just miss a bp redeem today, but OH got to the 200 golds again yesterday on W, so another voucher on order there.

    Best wishes for the interview.
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    Thanks se I still haven't got my first 200 - I am on 140 gold stars at the mo - seems to have taken forever.

    My interview seemed to go okay - one of 5 candidates. Should find out tomorrow!!
    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
  • maggiem
    maggiem Posts: 1,971 Forumite
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    Good luck SH - hope you get good news tomorrow!

    Maggiem
  • clearmydebts
    clearmydebts Posts: 6,485 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Really hope the news is good tomorrow!
    Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
    DFD:Nov 22/June 22
    Mortgage: €199,712
    MFD: March 2042/July 2034
  • *Jellie*
    *Jellie* Posts: 3,018 Forumite
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    I'm also hoping it's good news tomorrow!!
    2019 fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    Thanks maggiem, jellie and cmd

    We really need a yes!!! At least I don't need to wait too long for the answer
    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
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