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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,573
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    teapot2 wrote: »
    Good news on the painting and door :) can't stand an uncomfortable bra :eek::eek:

    Thanks.
    It may be one for the bin!!:eek:
    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]
  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 8,439
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    Life’s too short
    June 2026, Mortgage free, Emergency fund fully funded & £200/200 cash maximum pb holding .:jWeight 12st challenge 11st 2lb

    Gift to children challenge £40k in 2 years. Short term gift challenge 7 presents and $1300 can by September.

    Determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection. I’m not perfect but I’m good enough.
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6673398/hopefully-cruising-with-focus-towards-retirement#latest
  • Gstrang81
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    beanielou wrote: »
    I do indeed :)
    Thanks for popping in.

    No problem, I've enjoyed reading your diary! Your posts about working in the food bank and the struggles you see have inspired me to start a collection in our office :)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,573
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    in_need_of_direction wrote: »
    Life’s too short
    It is indeed!!
    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]
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,573
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    Gstrang81 wrote: »
    No problem, I've enjoyed reading your diary! Your posts about working in the food bank and the struggles you see have inspired me to start a collection in our office :)
    Thanks a lot😊
    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]
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,573
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    Slept really badly last night & am struggling to get going today.
    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]
  • teafor2
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    Originally Posted by Gstrang81 View Post
    No problem, I've enjoyed reading your diary! Your posts about working in the food bank and the struggles you see have inspired me to start a collection in our office

    What a great thing to do Gstrang81 :T

    Beanie you're an inspiration to us all. I always find myself donating after I've read your posts about the FB.

    Hope you manage to find some energy and that your appointments go well. xx
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 101,573
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    Thank you tea ��. Xx
    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]
  • Karmacat
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    Hi beanie - we're a long way off geographically, but I'm having trouble today too ... how you feeling now?
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • milann
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    Your evening with friends sounded lovely Beanie - what is your favourite gin - I think they look so pretty...I still haven’t found one I like - think I’ll stick to my Bacardi and coke.
    Hope you get a better nights sleep tonight
    January spends - £587.58
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