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Time to stop dreaming and wake up to reality ...

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  • Just randomly pick a diary and you'll see that we all get discouraged. Just focus on what you've achieved and hang in there.
    June 2026, Mortgage free, Emergency fund fully funded & £200/200 cash maximum pb holding .:jWeight 12st challenge 11st 2lb

    Gift to children challenge £40k in 2 years. Short term gift challenge 7 presents and $1300 can by September.

    Determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection. I’m not perfect but I’m good enough.
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6673398/hopefully-cruising-with-focus-towards-retirement#latest
  • Just randomly pick a diary and you'll see that we all get discouraged. Just focus on what you've achieved and hang in there.

    Thanks !! I do know your right and I read plenty of diaries which show the ups and downs of the debt free journey.

    I've managed a small overpayment of £4 today which is a bit extra i guess it really does all count.

    The Weekend has been great so far days off work are so precious I love my family time :)
    LBM £17,920 - 01/08/14 :(
    01/10/14 - £17,195 4.04% cleared
    Tesco loan £9000 Overdraft £2500
    Barclaycard CC £3365 MBNA CC £900
    Mint CC £540 Next [STRIKE]£320 [/STRIKE] £0 Very £890
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