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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.
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We just watched it as well Beanie. I can't think what could have gone so wrong with that young lad and his parents for him to end up on the streets. He seemed a decent enough young man and was obviously willing to work. Thank goodness his colleagues took him under their wing.
I honestly don't know what I'm more surprised at with the father and son living in a tent on the beach - the fact they're having to do that or the fact no jobsworth has tried to move them on.
It's all a complete shambles.
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We just watched it as well Beanie. I can't think what could have gone so wrong with that young lad and his parents for him to end up on the streets. He seemed a decent enough young man and was obviously willing to work. Thank goodness his colleagues took him under their wing.
I honestly don't know what I'm more surprised at with the father and son living in a tent on the beach - the fact they're having to do that or the fact no jobsworth has tried to move them on.
It's all a complete shambles. xx
It is indeed 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*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Also watched the young lad with sadness. What could be so bad that parents would reject such a vulnerable young man. Depressing...
On a positive note beanie you are indeed closer to MF status.
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 800/1000
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Thanks DIA. 😊doingitanyway wrote: »Also watched the young lad with sadness. What could be so bad that parents would reject such a vulnerable young man. Depressing...
On a positive note beanie you are indeed closer to MF status.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.0 -
How long have you got left of your mortgage beanie xxNEXT TARGET: Halifax credit card DEC 22 £0 / £4499.12POAMAYC 2011 £6378.35 POAMAYC 2012 £5000.78POAMAYC 2013 £3480.04 POAMAYC 2014 £4085.14POAMAYC 2015 £7565.24 POAMAYC 2016 £8000.90 POAMAYC 2017 £7278.80 POAMAYC 2018 £13208.18POAMAYC 2019 £13309.28 POAMAYC 2020 £15026.050
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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.0 -
Sorry to hear the scooter hasn’t materialised. Hopefully only a few more days to wait.
My two kids have pulled some stunts in their time but I would never see them without a roof over their heads. Can never understand why people would throw their kids out. As you know my 32 year old DD still lives with me and she has been extremely challenging over the years but at the end of the day she’s my DD and I would never let her down.
Good news on not having long left on the mortgage:jI get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
Have a lovely weekend If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 800/1000
Buffer fund 0/100
Debt Free (again) 25/0720250 -
I saw the social housing programme with George Clarke - it’s a total disgrace. I’m hoping his celebrity status and campaign he is starting puts pressure on those in power to do something about it. The office building converted into 1 room living was horrendous- and we’re supposed to be a rich and caring country. I didn’t see the one about people living on the beach.
18 months will be here before you know it Beanie.....shows how plodding is getting you there.
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Sun_Addict wrote: »Sorry to hear the scooter hasn’t materialised. Hopefully only a few more days to wait.
My two kids have pulled some stunts in their time but I would never see them without a roof over their heads. Can never understand why people would throw their kids out. As you know my 32 year old DD still lives with me and she has been extremely challenging over the years but at the end of the day she’s my DD and I would never let her down.
Good news on not having long left on the mortgage:j
No, I just dont get it.
I love my boy & would do just about anything for him if I could.
Not illegal~~disclaimer!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.0
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