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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • Checking in to see if you are feeling better - hope so! 
    Stay in and keep warm 
    DON'T BUY STUFF (from Frugalwoods)
    No seriously, just don’t buy things. 99% of our success with our savings rate is attributed to the fact that we don’t buy things... You can and should take advantage of discounts.... But at the end of the day, the only way to truly save money is to not buy stuff.    Money doesn’t walk out of your wallet on its own accord.
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6289577/future-proofing-my-life-deposit-saving-then-mfw-journey-in-under-13-years#latest
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 7,933 Forumite
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    More hugs x

    Do you need to have a further chat with the GP or 111? This doesn’t sound quite right to me for a kidney infection. 

    KK 
    As at 15.08.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,148  Interest saved £5,738 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

    Read 46 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 28th August
    Produce tracker: £353 of £300 in 2025

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
    Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • KajiKita
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    beanielou said:
    KajiKita said:
    More hugs x

    Do you need to have a further chat with the GP or 111? This doesn’t sound quite right to me for a kidney infection. 

    KK 
    It was a UTI.  Then at the same time a bug from hell & also I think a reaction to new meds.
    The gift that keeps on giving!
    Ugh … what a combination!! 🙄😢 Sympathies. 

    Has the reaction to the new meds settled now? 

    I hope you have been getting lots of cat cuddles at this time …? 😊❤️

    KK
    As at 15.08.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,148  Interest saved £5,738 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

    Read 46 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 28th August
    Produce tracker: £353 of £300 in 2025

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
    Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,451 Forumite
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    Glad the cats are providing support 😜
    Mortgage OP 2025 £6250/7000
    Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000

    Mortgage balance: £36,210


    Money making challenge £58/400

    ”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 7,933 Forumite
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    beanielou said:
    KajiKita said:
    beanielou said:
    KajiKita said:
    More hugs x

    Do you need to have a further chat with the GP or 111? This doesn’t sound quite right to me for a kidney infection. 

    KK 
    It was a UTI.  Then at the same time a bug from hell & also I think a reaction to new meds.
    The gift that keeps on giving!
    Ugh … what a combination!! 🙄😢 Sympathies. 

    Has the reaction to the new meds settled now? 

    I hope you have been getting lots of cat cuddles at this time …? 😊❤️

    KK
    I have stopped one of the new meds for the moment. It was just too much to deal with along with everything else. 
    Lots of cuddles though 🤗🐱🤗🐱
    Good shout.

    Glad 🐈 🐈 are being supportive ❤️

    KK
    As at 15.08.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,148  Interest saved £5,738 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

    Read 46 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 28th August
    Produce tracker: £353 of £300 in 2025

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
    Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,426 Forumite
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    Sounds like you’re having a rubbish time Beanie. Gentle hugs 👍
    Ive not even thought about Christmas cards yet this year 😱🎄
    January spends - £587.58
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