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Live on £4,000 for a year - 2009, Part 4

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  • taka
    taka Posts: 3,483 Forumite
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    Mooloo - ((((hugs)))) I don't know what I can say that could help other than feel free to post about it here, please... I worry about you taking on so much - please speak to the SS about help for you too. You need to keep healthy and well (and solvent) especially with this added responsibility for the little one...

    Bails - Congratulations on getting through to the next stage! :T

    FrankieM - I hope things with your DD improve... that must have been scary for you all...

    Whitewing - Congrats about your OH now being naturalised. :T

    :hello: Hi to all new members and old ones reappearing! :santa2:

    Please include me too nyk - TAKA :DStill pondering my budget. One thing is for sure my spreadsheets need an overhaul though. My current one is way too confusing! :o

    Edit - ((((hugs)))) for SF too.
    Mortgage free as of 12/08/20!
    MFiT-5 no 45
    You can't fly with one foot on the ground!
  • FrankieM
    FrankieM Posts: 2,454 Forumite
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    nyk will you be putting peoples budgets on the list like previous years?
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    MOOLOO definitely needs to be in for 2010
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • looby-loo_2
    looby-loo_2 Posts: 1,566 Forumite
    NYK - Please put me in too please looby-loo
    Doing voluntary work overseas for as long as it takes .......
    My DD might make the odd post for me
  • Frugaldom
    Frugaldom Posts: 7,196 Forumite
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    Hi fruguys and gals :)

    If anyone wants their budget included in the new challenger list then I can add it in. I am going to include mine at the 4k again, as I have become accustomed to this and have lived by it for the past few years whilst sorting out a few financial blips and then slowly accruing some emergency savings. I'm still working it all out as there may be a few more changes to incorporate. :)
    I reserve the right not to spend.
    The less I spend, the more I can afford.

    Frugal living challenge - living on little in 2026 while frugalling towards retirement.
  • savingfortravel
    savingfortravel Posts: 914 Forumite
    sft
    count me in Nyk!
    :cool: Frugal Living 2010 member MFW by 2014 Was 88,000 now £46,877.90 Grocery Budget for Dec-April=£173.72/£244 (Groc Budget 2010 from Ebay/Voucher savings/Quidco -If we can do it will save our £980 GC budget) Now living the dream -in our tiny country cottage-all thanks to MS forums. x 39 2 go
    Stockpile Savings: £89.72 Voucher savings £8
  • Blairweech
    Blairweech Posts: 1,379 Forumite
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    I am still going to post on this thread, can't cope with two.

    After much thought and angst, I have decided to do the 4k challenge again next year. Did not think I should, as when I move back with my parents, my only 'outgoing' will be petrol.Will be particularly sorry as moving back in means not many frugal opportunities - only occasional cooking and baking, doubtful no homebrewing etc, so I shan't have very much useful input to be honest. Then when I go to uni my whole lifestyle will be all change again!! But, I cannot imagine my life without you fine people now (how sad does that sound :rolleyes:), listening to your stories and reading about your activities keeps me inspired and motivated. PLUS I probably won't have any money coming in at all between Feb and Oct, unless I can find a little part time job

    So, to actually make it a challenge, I am going to do 4k all in - this will include my rent, loan and bills until the end of February, when I am hoping to move back. This does not include my holiday, or any payments made to savings.

    BLAIRWEECH in for 2010 please Nyk
    We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret and disappointment
  • tryingtodobetter
    tryingtodobetter Posts: 362 Forumite
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    TRYINGTODOBETTER for 2010 please.x.
    Credit Card Debt
    2019 - £7520
    2023 - £1975
    Pay Debt by Xmas #29
  • Skint_Lynne
    Skint_Lynne Posts: 1,363 Forumite
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    SKINT LYNNE IS IN!
    I am thinking of an all in challenge of £10k, but will let you know nearer the time Nyk.

    I got in abour 8.30, so am going to bed soon after my long drive.

    Hugs to everyone, especially mooloo. xx
  • grandma247
    grandma247 Posts: 2,412 Forumite
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    edited 26 November 2009 at 10:45PM
    Count me in please.Grandma247
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