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I have decided to retire this thread as my life has pretty much changed completely since I started it 3+ years ago :j
- I am now a dad to a beautiful, loving, mischevious toddler
- We've left our FTB flat for the house in the suburbs and I have no idea how we're going to pay it off
- I start a new job next week with a defined benefit pension and the slavish adherance to the FI mantras of savings ratios and SWRs no longer fit
- I fear that I may be growing up a little bit
- We've nearly finished renovating the house and I don't feel the need to moan anymore!
New and positive diary coming some time soon :beer:0 - I am now a dad to a beautiful, loving, mischevious toddler
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Wonderful reasons to make a change, Ed, that's great. I'm feeling a bit of a need for change myself, actually ... anyway, please post the linkie to your new diary on this one, when you're ready 2023: the year I get to buy a car0
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I'll second Karmacat.
Your post reminds me that three years is actually quite a time and a lot does change during such a time period.2018 totals:
Savings £11,200
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edinburgher wrote: »I have decided to retire this thread as my life has pretty much changed completely since I started it 3+ years ago :j
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New and positive diary coming some time soon :beer:
Thank goodness, I thought you were leaving altogether!0 -
Have i missed it or did you start a new thread Ed?0
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Brodiebobs wrote: »Have i missed it or did you start a new thread Ed?
I'm trying to build up enough steam to start one 0 -
Do it! Do it! Do it!0
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edinburgher wrote: »I already deed
:T:T:T:T:T:T:j:jSave £12k in 2025 #2 I saved £14,660.97 of £6000 or 244.35% of my target. The 2026 Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I finished the year at £2880.99/£3000 or 96.03% of my annual spend so I am sticking with a £3000 annual budget for 2026
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2026 discussion thread
My keep within our budget diary is here0
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