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Newbie Mf wanna be

yozz
yozz Posts: 11 Forumite
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edited 22 December 2010 at 8:15PM in Mortgage-free wannabe
I have been reading some of the completed diarys and decided im going to give it a go,im probally in a better position then most people not through earnings but i only owe around £12,500 i have 8 years to go.
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  • Courgette
    Courgette Posts: 3,242 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Good luck! :j
    Updating soon...
  • Hi yozz and good luck! ;)
    as youve seen loads of inspiring diaries here on how to make the most of your income and OPs
    will be looking forward to hearing more about your journey
  • tootallulah
    tootallulah Posts: 2,197 Forumite
    Good luck, not so far to go for you. How long will it take?
  • Good luck Yozz - we have the same amount outstanding! It is worth the sacrifices so keep at it...
  • yozz
    yozz Posts: 11 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    First step -Filled in forms to cash in prenium bonds first £1200 on its way

    Second step count whisky jar full of change usally kept for holiday spends no holiday this summer :mad:
  • *Jellie*
    *Jellie* Posts: 3,018 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    That's a great start. Good luck!
    2019 fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons
  • Good luck to you!
    RosieTiger - Highest £242,000 Feb 2004 :mad:
    Lightbulb Dec 2008 £146,000 by March 2026:eek:
    MFi3T2 and T3 No 28 - Dec 2009 Start Balance £117,000
    Current Position-Fully off set by savings since March 2013
  • yozz
    yozz Posts: 11 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    well step 2 complete £270 in the whisky jar

    start of dec 2010 £12500
    prenium bonds £1200
    Whisky jar £270 bagged up ready for banking

    will pay these plus any spare cash :mad: in january
  • CathT
    CathT Posts: 7,135 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    hi and good luck, you'll be MF before you know it.
    Nov 2025 - part 1 - £13,878 part 2 - £20,953 Total - £34,832 24 months to go!
  • *Jellie*
    *Jellie* Posts: 3,018 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Wow- £270 in a whisky jar is excellent!
    2019 fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons
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