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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.
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Thank you.
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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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]1 -
Brilliant news to read on Bastille day too!
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great news. Not a very mse suggestion but I’d hold off on making ops to the loan and create a wee holiday buffer fund to hopefully be spent on something fabulous. You spend carefully as a rule so allow yourself some indulgence when on a rare holiday.
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That's just the right amount of time for planning and anticipation 😊
I agree with INoD - having some spendings for your holiday would be a well deserved treat 😊
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As at 16.10.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £209,304
- OPs to mortgage = £20,180 Estd. interest saved = £10,393 to date
c. 17 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
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Absolutely my thoughts funny enough. Great minds think alike. 😊
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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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]7 -
Thank 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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]2 -
Great to read lovely news , glad your friend could go with you.
Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.2 -
That’s brilliant news. It will do you the world of good to get away for a break.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪2 -
Just caught up and so pleased you will get to go away - roll on September!
Mortgage OP 2026 £1940/2000Mortgage balance: £29,366
Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £30, Jun £120, Jul £0, Aug £45, Sept £0, Oct £52 -
So pleased you can go on the trip x
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Challenge 1 - Clear M&S Card: Starting Balance 03.05.26 £600, cleared 05.07.26
Challenge 2 - Clear V12 Finance: Starting Balance 05.07.26 £600, cleared 12.08.26
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