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The £1,000 emergency fund challenge.
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I did eventually get £1000 but I needed repairs to the house.
However felt somewhat accomplished in reaching the goal. Back to square one!Penny wise pound foolish. 366 days 1p challenge 2020/21/22/23 completed.
No.13 1p a day challenge 2024
No. 24 52 week savings challenge completed August 24
No.16 1p a day savings challenge.1 -
#305 back at 0. Will start again next month and update my progress
Common sense is not common
Small progress is still progress
Weight Loss Challenge 2025 - 30.8lbs/73lbs1 -
Happy new year 2022. Can’t
remember what number I was but am back at 0 ready to start again & move onto the 3-6 month challenge0 -
#305 Add £50 please. Thank youCommon sense is not common
Small progress is still progress
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#305 Please add £105. Thank youCommon sense is not common
Small progress is still progress
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Morning. I’m really new here to the forums. Please can I be added? I’m starting at £0 for an emergency fund, but first I need to pay off my credit cards and close them down0
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I would also like to join this challenge. Im currently building up my EF and its sitting at £420, with a mini target of £500 but do wish to build this to £1000.
Thanks
Shell xDebt Free - 04/03/23. Total LBM August 2021 £15410.70
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Hi! Would it be ok to join this challenge please? Looking at saving money during these trying times as well paying off debts1
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