The "Save 12k in 2015' Thread!

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sofarbehind wrote: »

Oooh interesting post. I was wondering what the dream fund in your sig was for! How exciting to have made such a good start on it.:beer: I am following with interest. You and Mr MM have got me thinking about FI. I suspect that for me as a single 35 year old renter that ship sailed a few years back. But my income and attitude are much better these days so I will review after I've bought a house. Mr MM would surely tell me to get on with being badass, no excuses and better late than never!??:rotfl:

Better late than never! Even if you don't meet your target, you'll be a lot closer than most people feel free to ask any questions and I'll try and help, if I can!

Merrylegs1 wrote: »

SF- been enjoying your blog- inspiring!

Thank you

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Spreadsheet updated

Gremo

Hi all!

I am so impressed with how much everyone is saving! A bit late, but I have saved £1,000 for May. Very unlikely to have anything to declare in June as we have just booked a summer holiday so will be saving our spending money!

Slowlyfading- I love your blog! I wish you every success in your quest for early retirement

chelseablue

Good news to share.


My partner started a new job today, £9,000 pay rise plus a yearly bonus of £1,500


So hopefully will be able to save more for our house move now


Fingers crossed!

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Gremo wrote: »

Slowlyfading- I love your blog! I wish you every success in your quest for early retirement

Thank you, how kind of you

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chelseablue wrote: »

Good news to share.

Fantastic news :j :j

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Spreadsheet updated - it's looking good

brilliantsunshine

Hi everyone, well done with all the fabulous saving going on !

I am not declaring for may just yet- I have money saved in another account but my mot is due so I'm keeping it aside 'just in case'. I will update later in the month.:p

enthusiasticsaver

I have a dilemma which I wonder if I could ask views on? I signed up to save £12k on this challenge and that is still my intention and so far I am on target. However I am at present saving in a stocks and shares isa but as this is not easily accessible and I will be changing my car next year I am changing from saving £1000 per month in the stocks and shares isa to just saving £500 per month and leaving £500 per month in my Santander 123 current account towards the new car. Do I leave my target at £12k still bearing in mind I will have it all in savings by the end of December albeit that £3500 will be earmarked to go towards a new car or should I reduce my target to £8500?

Eco_Miser

enthusiasticsaver wrote: »

Do I leave my target at £12k still bearing in mind I will have it all in savings by the end of December albeit that £3500 will be earmarked to go towards a new car or should I reduce my target to £8500?

It's your choice, but saving towards a car next year, is still saving this year.