Get yourself a 'Mortgage Pig'

Paulxo

Inspired by this thread and excellent idea, I got myself a mortgage pig too. We have a page on the fridge explaining why we want to stop paying our mortgage in 2015 instead of 2030 (scary!).

Our pig is called Bacon (pronounced 'Beer-can' as I bet you can't say beercan with out sounding like a Jamaican saying bacon.....) and his favourite food is £2 coins. YUM!

The teenagers were mildly amused.

Now, the naughty bit. I saw this fella and I fell in love so I spent a silly £10 on him. But my crazy logic is he's going to save us thousands.

Thanks aliasojo

Queen_B_3

Mine hasn't arrived from ebay yet but I'm thinking of calling him Larry (house deposit) ladybird.

always_skint_3

First time I've posted (although always on this website). Just had to say this is the best idea ever. Bought a pig a few weeks ago and he is proudly sitting on my kitchen worktop. He is called Gordon (after Mr Ramsey who is always in the kitchen like my piggy!).
He is fed everyday. The usual routine is for either me or hubby to feed our goldfish and Gordon at the same time - sad I know but it seems to work for us and he is now a fully fledged member of our family.
Again - Brilliant idea !!!!:j

djdymond

after buying mine in new look MONTHS ago, theyve now brought back these hot pink shiny pig money boxes in new look. im SURE i paid about 12 pounds for mine, but i saw loads of them yesterday in new look for 5 pounds! not only gorgeous but theyre now cheaper! im getting one for my sister as an xmas gift. thought id mention them incase anyone else wants to buy piggy banks for people as an xmas pressie to get them on the right track for saving money!!!

halloweenqueen_2

These piggies (and assorted animals!!) are breeding well - love the piccy of the homemade piggy - well done.
Welcome to all new piggies and love the names!

pigpen

My piggy (sharps bin) is overflowing so I have had to transfer to a biscuit tin.. and started refilling the sharps bin again. I get about £15 in the bin and so far have £32+ .. I counted it as I transferred it to the biscuit tin.. I just need to get a new account sorted so I can put the money in the bank to use.

bshelleybr

like the idea i will be buying one of those tins youve gotta open with a tin opener so i dip and get that take away lol

halloweenqueen_2

I used a big jar initially with a slot cut in the lid and tape the lid up so firmly that you would of died of starvation before you would of got the takeaway!

pigpen

I've just seen some fabulous money boxes witches!! I may have to have one of those.. They sat on a shelf and had long dangly thin fabric legs and a BIG round tummy to collect the money!! .. I may have to just have one of those.. instead of a porker! ..

Stu_H76

Just had another count up and have around £40.00 in notes and small change, to add to the Nov payment. Also going to raid the £2.00 Large Smarties Tube Collection, which is around £60.00, so should have have another £100.00 off this Month. Another good month.