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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • Sun_Addict
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    It’s a good feeling to get things done. 
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  • Sunshine_girl2
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    Glad the fence is getting done , you are inspiring me to get a few jobs done . 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • milann
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    Glad the fence is nearly done. Hope the cash lasts until it’s completed for you 🤞
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    Miss S is a real beauty , most gorgeous colour and eyes . You will be glad you got the outdoors work done but hard when the funds are going down x
  • earthgirl2
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    Gorgeous cat! Pleased the work is going well and hopefully you feel the money is well spent!
    Save £20,000 in 2025. April 2k, May 3.5k
  • beanielou
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    I have done August’s budget. Very squeaky but hopefully doable. 
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  • KajiKita
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    beanielou said:
    I have done August’s budget. Very squeaky but hopefully doable. 
    You are reminding me, I need to do mine … 🤔

    KK
    As at 15.10.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £229,702
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,345 Estd. interest saved = £5,863 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

    Read 64 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 11th November 
    Produce tracker: £426 of £300 in 2025

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  • KajiKita
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    beanielou said:
    Unexpectedly saw DS last night & the trip for next week is ON. 
    They are down & staying with my maw to go & see the Tattoo & Fringe stuff. 
    Oh that’s wonderful 😊❤️ Very happy for you 😊

    KK
    As at 15.10.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £229,702
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,345 Estd. interest saved = £5,863 to date
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

    Read 64 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 11th November 
    Produce tracker: £426 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. 
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