Would like to be a MFW

magthemum

Hi There

I'm really trying to be a MFW, but hubbys not for it, can't see the point, even when its staring him in the face about how much we could actually save in the long run.

I've already overpaid some of the mortgage, but with OH's help I know we could do better, anyone else had this problem and how did they get their OH to change their ways.

Our mortgage in August 2009 was £149,000 (OMG when you see it written down it is quite scary):eek:
Our morgage now is £127,500
and down from 19years to 15 and half years, I just know I could do better, any tips or advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks
:j

Secret_Saving_Squirrel

Sadly mine has never really got on board. However, I make big overpayments and then he has to pay for stuff all month so really he does contribute - just not really knowingly!

Welcome and good luck,

Squirrel

magthemum

Thanks
I'll keep doing what I'm doing and hopefully he'll get the message.

Cheers:j

newgirly

Hi, A lot of us are in a similar position in differing degrees, I think that its hard to get into that mindset sometimes. Are you in charge of the finances ? that makes it easier if you are . If not do you have control of the grocery budget, as there are lots of ways of saving on there, money saved and he need not even know;)

Also think about earning extra for overpaying by doing surveys, using cashback sites etc. good luck