The £1,000 emergency fund challenge.

System

Can I join?

Decided to pause debt busting to build our EF. Should achieve £100 before the end of October. EF currently stands at £200.

MindsetChange

Hi all, can I join you too?

I've lurked for a while in DFW whilst starting to tackle my CC debt but after a weekend of emotional spending I've realised I need to sort my attitude and also get saving while I work on repayment.

Last night I found a £10 note tucked away unexpectedly at home so I'm considering that a sign! My EF starts today: £10/1000

patman99

Welcome to pinkdinosaur who is our 292nd member and MindsetChange who is our 293rd.


Also, a big welcome back to our returning members.

MindsetChange

Thanks patman99
#293 checking in! My surprise £10 is now in the savings account attached to my current account which already had a massive 41p in it :rotfl:
EF: £10.41/1000

Littlebigmoose

#270 now @ £171/£1000

Dandytf

Depleted attempt is fast approaching.
Where does one find 250 in two weeks for kitchen floor.
That's H2s 850-250=600.
At least I have 2 years to continue.

MindsetChange

#293 here
Have been hanging on for my Prolific to reach £10 before cashing out. £11.18 transferred today.
Total EF: 21.60/ 1000

MindsetChange

293 again...
Free coffee at Pret this morning =49p to the EF (and also a no spend day...so far)
EF: 22.09/1000

jaxsmar

E/f #266.

Had approximately £500 but the lawnmower packed up I also spent money on paint/garden bits my garden is a 150 ft nightmare I'm even trying homemade weed killer vinegar salt and washing up liquid! ... Plus the rabbit ended up at the vets £73.00 followed by another £32.00 ���� anyway Doris is recovering well so onwards and upwards, plod along ...

patman99

Jaxsmar, let me know how the homemade weedkiller works. Have heard that white vinegar, salt and dishwasher powder works.


I know what a jungle a garden can quickly become. Mine is 100 foot long and the borders are full of ornamental grass which comes back as fast as I pull it up.


Anyway, have now got into the habit of depositing my 1p, 2p, 5p, 20p & £2 coins into my EF each time I am in town (actually, as Colchester is Britain's 1st city, maybe I should say 'City' instead of 'Town').