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  • Secret_Saving_Squirrel
    Secret_Saving_Squirrel Posts: 4,138 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    We are now sharing a car, although we still have the camper as backup. I really thought it would be inconvenient, but it has been fine. And encourages us to walk and cycle more, so double benefits. Maybe Mr T would like a bike and trailer? X
    Paid off mortgage nine years early in 2013. Now picking and choosing our work to fit in with the rest of our lives!
    Still thrifty though, after all these years:D
  • ch4rly2002
    ch4rly2002 Posts: 468 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 100 Posts Energy Saving Champion
    Phew, what a slog to catch up, but worth it. Well done on your amazing mortgage clearing achievement and I hope all goes well with the CAP money coach training :)
    Mortgage: Mar 2018 -£300,000 / Jul 2021 -£255,000 / Oct 2024 -£172,835 (1.27% Interest until Feb 2027)
    Joint Savings: Aim £13.5k. Dec 2016 £1,700 / Jul 2021 £36,600 / Oct 2024 £106,450 (£100k in PBs. £5,850 at 4% interest. £600 Regular Saver at 7% Interst)
    Car Loan: Oct 2024 -£45,000 (0% APR Interest)
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Hi Ch4rly, that was one hard slog reading all through my diary but if you’ve picked maybe one tip, then I’m one happy Tilly :)

    I start my training in the New Year and looking forward to helping others. CAP has been instrumental in improving the lives of many families by education and practical guidance.

    Have a great Christmas and good luck with your MFW journey ��

    Best wishes Tilly xx
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • apple_muncher
    apple_muncher Posts: 15,241 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee! Name Dropper
    Does Mr T have his new set of wheels yet?
    NST March lion #8; NSD ; MFW9/3/23 Whoop Whoop!!!
  • ch4rly2002
    ch4rly2002 Posts: 468 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 100 Posts Energy Saving Champion
    Absolutely Tilly, I have learned lots but the absolute best is Tilly Tidying :)
    Mortgage: Mar 2018 -£300,000 / Jul 2021 -£255,000 / Oct 2024 -£172,835 (1.27% Interest until Feb 2027)
    Joint Savings: Aim £13.5k. Dec 2016 £1,700 / Jul 2021 £36,600 / Oct 2024 £106,450 (£100k in PBs. £5,850 at 4% interest. £600 Regular Saver at 7% Interst)
    Car Loan: Oct 2024 -£45,000 (0% APR Interest)
  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,783 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Have a wonderful Christmas, Tilly family :) xx
    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul
    Repaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NIL
    Net sales 2024: £20
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    apple_muncher wrote: »
    Does Mr T have his new set of wheels yet?
    Oh AppleMuncher, it’s been comical. I swear his car wants to be sold. It’s broken down twice in one week. Once on a dual carriage way in a major city :eek::eek::eek: Test drive on Wednesday for a Skoda :T
    ch4rly2002 wrote: »
    Absolutely Tilly, I have learned lots but the absolute best is Tilly Tidying :)
    . Brilliant. They worked so well for us and I still do them now :beer:
    greent wrote: »
    Have a wonderful Christmas, Tilly family :) xx
    Merry Christmas to you all GreenT. Shall we try and catch up in the New Year as I’m passing pretty close by to you :)

    Best wishes Tilly xx
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • smallholdingsister
    smallholdingsister Posts: 4,018 Forumite
    Merry Christmas Tilly x
  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,783 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »


    Merry Christmas to you all GreenT. Shall we try and catch up in the New Year as I’m passing pretty close by to you :)

    That would be great! :)
    x
    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul
    Repaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NIL
    Net sales 2024: £20
  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 6,861 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS wrote: »

    I start my training in the New Year and looking forward to helping others. CAP has been instrumental in improving the lives of many families by education and practical guidance.

    Just catching up. I am sure you will be awesome. A friend found them to be a lifeline, and I do not exaggerate when I use that word. I have so much respect for them but feel confident you will be an asset.
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
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