The 'Save 12k in 2014' Thread!

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tara747 wrote: »

What number have you got? :rotfl:

I've got your total so far as being £9,571.00 which is definitely different to what you've posted here! Hmm...

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lalman wrote: »

This might be a naïve question but what do the colours mean on the spreadsheet? Green, yellow and red?

In theory, they change once you reach a certain % of your goal. So red is 0 - 24%, orange is 25 - 43%, yellow is 45 - 69% and green is 70%+

NinjaSavingKat

The new total - mark me up please. Although I have had to spend quite a bit I have nearly hit and smashed my total. However we are counting cash aren't we so it stands merely at £7600 so far. Oh and I finish work for good in 8 days! ; - )

I am number 50 on your list.

SusanneCape

Sparrer, so very sorry about your loss. My heartfelt condolences.

I will add a token amount to my savings after I have worked out my outgoings (the silly car is costing me a fortune). I have paid a large chunk into my mortgage this month so not all bad.

I aso don't tell anyone about my savings (especially not my DH) apart from my daughters, without giving away any specifics.

Weekend is upon us again and I am really looking forward to some rest.

All the best,

tara747

slowlyfading wrote: »

I've got your total so far as being £9,571.00 which is definitely different to what you've posted here! Hmm...

I wish! Probably my fault in some previous post Anyway, my 2014-to-date total is definitely £6,970. I reckon I won't make the £12K this year, but I'm hoping for at least £10K.

SusanneCape wrote: »

Sparrer, so very sorry about your loss. My heartfelt condolences.

I will add a token amount to my savings after I have worked out my outgoings (the silly car is costing me a fortune). I have paid a large chunk into my mortgage this month so not all bad.

I aso don't tell anyone about my savings (especially not my DH) apart from my daughters, without giving away any specifics.

Weekend is upon us again and I am really looking forward to some rest.

All the best,

Thanks Out of interest, why don't you tell your DH about your savings? x

geoffers4

Hi everyone

A big, fat ZERO from me this month. It was sort of expected though, as we've been re-decorating the bedrooms (child free at last!), lovely new bed, car insurance had to be renewed, plus both boy's uni rents were due (1 for a whole year). Ouch. Next month will be another Zero, too, as some of the re-decorating bills are still to come in. But October onwards should get easier...I may reach my target yet.

Happy saving everyone.

floella80

Hi all,
Sorry I've been lax in doing this due to health issues and spending lots of time in hospital!
My savings for this month is £200 - better than nothing! Hope everyone is well.

115K

slowlyfading wrote: »

115k - I'd agree with the others, do some small decorations so that your house will look better and then it might make your mind up

tara747 wrote: »

115K - I agree with the others - you'll get the benefit of redecorating whether you stay or sell Let us know what you decide!

Yes, I think we are going to do a few things to the house.

I'm not sure that I will make the target of £9,000 for 2014 if we do spend some money but doing this challenge has meant that I have saved more money then if I was doing it on my own so it's not too bad.:T

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floella80 wrote: »

Sorry I've been lax in doing this due to health issues and spending lots of time in hospital!

I hope you're feeling better now - thanks for updating

LAM2011

floella80 wrote: »

Hi all,
Sorry I've been lax in doing this due to health issues and spending lots of time in hospital!
My savings for this month is £200 - better than nothing! Hope everyone is well.

Hope you are feeling better now.