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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    without sounding rude..... thats mental!!!

    Apparently i was chewing too loudly whilst he was filling in his police application.... which has now been sent off!!!

    woohoo
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    woo hoo! Thats good though that its been sent off :beer: what a relief thats been done.

    Am i right in thinking your cars going back in the next few weeks?
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    well done on getting the application off - has got to be good! Best of luck to your OH with it all!!
    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
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    yeah just need them to want him in there asap, and him be back earning minimum of 20k.....
    we're suffering with the whole wage thing at the moment....but not to dwell

    Lynz hun car wont go back for a few months yet
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    EVENING!!!

    Had an ok day at work, no major moans so hoping for more of the same tomorrow.

    Got a nice big fat dinner on the go and then im off to bed....I just love sleeping!!! LOL

    Hows everyone else doing?
    Cutting up the credit cards tomorrow whilst DH is off, and I'm going to find his and cut them all up too! WOOHOO..... proactive-ness this week.

    I'm going to try and take some photos this week as well for some items to stick on ebay, ive got some time this weekend.
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    woohoo on the proactiveness! Have a good week! Go girl go!
    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
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    thanks hun...

    going on a run tomorrow as well..... feeling really positive about it all, just shows what having a good day does for the soul!
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • ShelleyC_2
    ShelleyC_2 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
    I'm hoping for an early night too as ended up staying up to watch euro election results :eek:

    All the exercise must be helping and giving you lots of natural endorphins. Do you mind do a jog for me?!
    Looking for the perfect home and saving to make becoming a MFW easier
    MFiT3 48103/50000 Saved So Far :j
  • becky_rtw
    becky_rtw Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    Good luck with the run :D

    And all the other proactive stuff - hope the elbow is better though ;)
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Hows everyone else doing?
    Cutting up the credit cards tomorrow whilst DH is off, and I'm going to find his and cut them all up too! WOOHOO..... proactive-ness this week.

    I'm going to try and take some photos this week as well for some items to stick on ebay, ive got some time this weekend.

    You go for it lady!

    I made 100 quid on Ebay :p
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
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