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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,613 Forumite
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    Are you able to drive whilst you’re waiting to hear from dvla? Hope they get in touch soon 🤞
    The smoke smell should vanish from the shoes with fresh air……do you have any bicarbonate of soda you can sprinkle inside? 
    January spends - £587.58
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,819 Ambassador
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    milann said:
    Are you able to drive whilst you’re waiting to hear from dvla? Hope they get in touch soon 🤞
    The smoke smell should vanish from the shoes with fresh air……do you have any bicarbonate of soda you can sprinkle inside? 
    Yes, I can drive. It makes me very nervous. 

    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,819 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Been out for lunch with friends today. Food for the weary soul. 
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,916 Forumite
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    beanielou said:
    Been out for lunch with friends today. Food for the weary soul. 
    Fabulous 🙂
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 9,265 Forumite
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    beanielou said:
    Been out for lunch with friends today. Food for the weary soul. 
    Awww … this has made me happy for you 🤩❤️

    KK
    As at 15.01.26:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £222,084
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,881 Estd. interest saved = £6,203 to date
    c. 16 months reduction in term
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

    Read 6 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 18th January 
    Produce tracker: £29 of £400 in 2026

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
    Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • debtfreewannabe321
    debtfreewannabe321 Posts: 10,295 Forumite
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    Ah glad you got out with a friend. I'm sorry you're having to wait so long for the dvla and their decision. 🙁
    Emergency Fund goal - £717.77/1500
    Weight loss goal 1 - 1/7 lb 
    Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £120.77/£4500 

    New Diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6647063/investing-in-us-holidays-health-and-the-road-to-150k#latest
  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 7,713 Forumite
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    Glad you got out.  Fingers crossed you hear soon, so awful this wait.
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,819 Ambassador
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    Watty1 said:
    Glad you got out.  Fingers crossed you hear soon, so awful this wait.
    Yes, it’s dire & really affecting my mental health sadly. 
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,819 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Ah glad you got out with a friend. I'm sorry you're having to wait so long for the dvla and their decision. 🙁
    It’s not good and makes me very uncomfortable driving which does not good. 
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,819 Ambassador
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    beanielou said:
    Been out for lunch with friends today. Food for the weary soul. 
    Fabulous 🙂
    KajiKita said:
    beanielou said:
    Been out for lunch with friends today. Food for the weary soul. 
    Awww … this has made me happy for you 🤩❤️

    KK
    Thanks for that both of you. 
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
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