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Build Your Savings Challenge

edited 4 December 2013 at 11:34PM in Debt-free wannabe challenges
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  • GoldiegirlGoldiegirl Forumite
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    Still here!:j

    As I'm paid monthly, I transfer my funds to savings at the end of each month, so nothing much to report as yet. But I think things are going reasonably well.

    Doesn't hurt to 'bump' this thread, hopefully we'll get some new joiners.

    Also, I think people's thoughts will turn to savings after Christmas, so we should see some activity then:)
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  • DomayneDomayne Forumite
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    I'm still here as well...nothing much to report though xD
    re-jigged my standing order so that money goes into my savings on the 27th of each month, starting from This month (2 weeks! :D) and I've also changed the amount DOWN to £200 per month...this is until I have finished paying off my credit card and become debt free - which I estimate is end of march/april, then I will up my standing order to £750 per month and will still be on target for my £6k by the end of dec.2014! Hope everyone is doing well! HAPPY FRIDAY :D
    Saved so far - £28,890.97
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    Save 12k in 2019 #18 £5,489.43/12000
  • soontobemrsgsoontobemrsg Forumite
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    Finally able to give my first update which I hope I've filled correctly :)

    £80 into my savings account so far.
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  • I'm still here too. I plan on putting the money in to savings at the end of each month starting from January. I may be able to put a little bit away at the end of December but that will be a pleasant surprise if I can. I'm setting up a DD to take the money as soon as I get paid because if I leave it until later then I know it will get swallowed up by other things. I'm also planning on putting it in a savings account with the Halifax that isn't easy to access and therefore I won't be tempted to touch it unless it's a true emergency. I just need to get my daughter's birthday out of the way first and of course Christmas. I'm really excited to start.

    N x
  • While i'm here, how do you add a footer to your posts? I want to be able to update my progress as I go along but i'm not quite sure how to do it. Forgive the newbie question

    N x
  • BuffythedebtslayerBuffythedebtslayer Forumite
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    While i'm here, how do you add a footer to your posts? I want to be able to update my progress as I go along but i'm not quite sure how to do it. Forgive the newbie question

    N x



    I think you mean your signature - the bit on mine that says about trees?


    you can go to "quick links" across the top of the forum below the title and find edit signature


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  • Haha yep that's what I meant. Will give it a go.

    N x
  • Hi, I'd like to join please. My first target is to save £1000 by my birthday in July. I'm retired so on a fixed income and have never managed to save anything much. 2014 is the year this will change!

    Thanks LeopardPrintsAndTea :)
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  • Hi,

    I would love to join if that's alright.

    I am saving for a deposit for my first home so would love to save £5000.00 by 31st December 2014.

    Thanks Dxxx
  • DomayneDomayne Forumite
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    Morning all! First payment of £200 taken out of my account to my ISA today!
    Savings so far - £230/£6000 :j :j
    Hope everyone is doing well and had a nice Christmas! :)
    Saved so far - £28,890.97
    ~Selfish is the name that the jealous give to the free~
    Save 12k in 2019 #18 £5,489.43/12000
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