The 'Save 12k in 2013' Thread!

Carpi09

YoungBusinessman wrote: »

Do you not need a car/have another? Great idea to sell up either way! I'm doing the same with my motorbike, however, I doubt I will get near £7750 for it, more like £1,200! All mounts up though! I'v the same target as you.

I am moving countries for 3 years or so, so I had to sell my pride and joy. I will however be purchasing another but will only to buy a cheap run around, there is no need for a fancy car anymore. I learnt from that mistake when I bought brand new nearly 4 years ago.

Anyone who would ask me should I buy brand new? I would say NO. Buy nearly new for thousands less.

However, I'm in a position now to buy tax free, so that is a good reason for me to buy another new car, but that is not the plan at the moment

Barbeduk

Alex92 wrote: »

Got 3x Lloyds Classic Vantage 4%, 1 Nationwide 5%, 1 First Direct A/c £100cashack, First Direct Monthly Saver 6%, Santander 123 (£55 cashback), Transferring £5640 into Santander fixed 2 year 3% ISA when it opens Monday then putting in another lump sum to last me the year, Halifax reward ac £5PCM. Think thats it

I'm knackered just reading that :rotfl:

cydney65

Jiggled some money around this afternoon and 'found' £280 so have transferred that to savings and updated signature :T

Wentthedaywell?

I have £85 in the bank till I get paid in 10 days time, and loads of food and petrol, so no problems. By coincidence my next credit card bill will be £85. So I'm going to try spend nothing but the odd money in my purse till I get paid, so I get a "free" credit card month. To help me against temptation, I'm leaving my debit card at home :eek: . I must rememember this before I get loads of stuff scanned through in the busy M&S fooodhall!

Tantalus86

Is it too late to join this? This is the perfect incentive to save some proper money this year.

Aim for 2013: £10,000
Saved so far:
Jan - £1053.48
Feb - £1699.96

alja

well I've got a few things relisted on ebay, hopefully they'll go this time as these ones will bring in a few £'s

MissE001

£50 fleabay sales so far this month - will transfer to savings and update sig at the end of the month :T

cydney65

Listed my dolls on fleabay today and have 16 watchers already. I know it doesn't mean much until they start bidding, but I'm just a tad excited. I do hope they bring in some money!

geoffers4

Been reading-up on stoozing credit cards today - so signed-up for the M&S 0% card for 15 months. Reckon this will generate about £100 extra to go into this year's savings target.
After reading about others' efforts to generate some cash, I think I also need to start scouring round the house for a few items to put on fleabay!

alja

I've also been popping a few extra last min things onto ebay this evening before the free listing ends! Fingers crossed it brings in some £'s good luck everyone! You're all doing so well!