The 'Save 12k in 2013' Thread!

geoffers4

Hi All, Some great updates recently - keeping my saving motivation up! Had a good little bit of news today - £27.05 in interest on some old savings accounts we've just closed, so that's a little bit more onto my monthly figure. It all helps doesn't it.
OH has got a very old ISA lurking somewhere too, shall have to winkle that out and get it earning it's keep...

nat21luv

ellejaytee wrote: »

Another bonus that I hadn't anticipated (although I really knew was coming as there is no point keeping a car that I'm not using) Just sold my lovely car Betsy for £2250, so as I hadn't planned to do anything with that money into the savings pot it will go (at the end of the month at least)

Mines called Betty

Transferred bits and bobs over to the saving account from sales on eBay, sold some boots tonight for £40 only bought them for £10!! Put away about £800 this month which is good going for me. Will give an official update when the months through.

clementine

Hello. I'm sorry I'm late but could I join in please for the 12,000.
I have made a start and have 800 so far
Thank you.

girlatplay

cydney65 wrote: »

...I just want the small amount of money I have to work harder + I'm in love with this whole savings lark!

Same here

MoneyHungry wrote: »

I also have £440 away in a car maintenance account which I put £60 a month into. My car is an audi so tyres, servicing and MOT costs are expensive.

Yes, this works for me too. Except my car is a teeny toyota yaris and is not so expensive to run therefor my monthly savings for it are a fraction of yours! However, I cut my cloth accordingly and the principle is the same

Thriftyfashionista

Bad news for me unfortunately - had a collision with a Transit van on Tuesday that is going to set me back over £700 in repairs Excess on insurance means it's not worth claiming.

Oh well, will need to get creative in ideas to make up the shortfall! On the bright side, it could have been much worse so trying to not stress too much

lbnblbnb

Payday for me next Tuesday so planning my next transfers. I think I will fill my cash ISA for the first time ever. So pleased as I paid off a lot of debt this year too.

I need to move the ISA though as the interest rate is pitiful.

new_leaf_88

Got a surprise refund from British Gas today for £14 not much I know but every little helps :) will be putting it towards my monthly total. Keep up the goo work everyone :T:T

Wentthedaywell?

Thriftyfashionista wrote: »

Bad news for me unfortunately - had a collision with a Transit van on Tuesday that is going to set me back over £700 in repairs Excess on insurance means it's not worth claiming.

Oh well, will need to get creative in ideas to make up the shortfall! On the bright side, it could have been much worse so trying to not stress too much

I'm really sorry to hear that, Thrifty. What a blow to the savings. But at least you are alright, and that's the most important thing. You can always (eventually) replace savings, but your health is beyond price.

SusanneCape

Good morning everyone,

Thriftyfashionista, I am glad to hear that you are OK. That is the most important thing. So sorry about your accident. Keep smiling, t'is only a small hic-up.

I noticed this morning that my bank added interest to my Cash ISA so a hefty £583.66 gets added to my balance :beer:.

I was a bit surprised that it gets added so soon as the ISA runs until April, but that being the case I suspect I'll get another interest payment when the deal finishes.

When are we having the next fee-free ebay weekend? Does anyone know? I always seem to get this info after the fact :mad: and miss out. Bohooooooo .......

Hope everyone is gearing up for a relaxing weekend.

Keep saving,

nat21luv

This weekend Susanne