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cqdaniels
cqdaniels Posts: 48 Forumite
Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
in Mortgage-free wannabe
finally, in 5 years and 362 days.

Sorry.... just had to share! :j :j :j
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  • David_B_2
    David_B_2 Posts: 718 Forumite
    cqdaniels wrote:
    finally, in 5 years and 362 days.

    Sorry.... just had to share! :j :j :j

    I take it that you mean you've paid your mortgage off hince you've posted in the mortgage free wannabe?

    If so, many congrats and I do hope I'll be joining you soon.
    Regards,
    Dave

    If only I had a pound for every time I used the thanks button :D
  • comping_cat
    comping_cat Posts: 24,006 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    WELL DONE - that is great news xx
  • cupid_s
    cupid_s Posts: 2,008 Forumite
    wow less than 6 years is very impressive

    congratulations!
  • looneyleo
    looneyleo Posts: 516 Forumite
    Great well done fabulous fantastic!!!!!

    Would be even better to know exactly what you did (i.e. how much you've paid off) how long it took you and how you did it? Any tips...

    Enjoy financial freedom!
  • cqdaniels
    cqdaniels Posts: 48 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    We had a £94K mortgage and a VirginOne account, which I know doesn't the best rates, but it worked well for us. Every spare penny went in, some free balance transfers on credit cards, always looking around for the best deals, using loyalty rewards in the most efficient way, making sure we've always got the best deal on utilities, etc...just lots of things we've learnt on moneysavingexpert really.

    Both my husband and I are on average salaries, but have no children and I've actually been quite surprised on how pain-free it's been. We even managed to have a few nice holidays along the way. We're now looking forward to enjoying the financial freedom and I'm going to try and go part-time at work.

    Thank you all for your advice over the years. I've not had the confidence to post myself much, but I have appreciated you all taking the trouble to.
  • belfastgirl23
    belfastgirl23 Posts: 8,026 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    Well done! You're an inspiration

    :):):)
  • Lotta_Littlies
    Lotta_Littlies Posts: 659 Forumite
    Well done!

    Lotta
    "One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, how big my house was, or what kind of car I drove. But the world may be a little better, because I was important in the life of a child."
  • madhouseof4
    madhouseof4 Posts: 848 Forumite
    Wow, well done, that is fantastic! I doubt I will be joining you ant time soon, I can dream though!
  • glenstan
    glenstan Posts: 321 Forumite
    Congratulations! thats amazing.
    :hello:What goes around - comes around
    give lots and you will always recieve lots
  • Louise1521
    Louise1521 Posts: 286 Forumite
    Congratulations. I've been thinking of moving our mortgage to Virgin One when the fixed term is up. Even more convinced now.
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