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The Happiness Fund.

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  • Irenadler
    Irenadler Posts: 884 Forumite
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    Hey Swan
    Time spent resting and researching is well spent - because of the extra money you can save e.g. on your broadband, hope your search is successful... :)
    "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
    "Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'

    Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
    Household maintenance = 0
    Prolific Academic = £41.64
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    hi all is well thank you so much. Work is manic so many new lessons to work on! I took yesterday off but am working all day. I hope i can pop out later! hugs, sw. Hope all are ok. I bought a new clock on social media and posted a few bits that i hope do sell last night, about to see if i can organise a new broadband provider. I will try to catch up later. So busy. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Irenadler
    Irenadler Posts: 884 Forumite
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    Hey Swan
    If it's new term, new classes, etc then it will be crazy. A relative who works in education often takes work home despite working full-time (administration) just to answer all the e-mails! This year is worse because of the understandably anxious parent enquiries and reassurances needed, plus all the extra time and energy to set up something like social distancing, cleaning, etc. Must be horrifically busy for you all. Make sure you manage some rest and time out... B)
    "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
    "Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'

    Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
    Household maintenance = 0
    Prolific Academic = £41.64
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    We know you are swamped with work. Please ensure you're eating and having some you time.
    Hope you find a good BB deal.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    edited 16 September 2020 at 5:56PM
    Bless you work is crazy hoping to catch up at the weekend. I made £12 from a f*cebay sale today. I'm not spending money at work. I did a big food shop for essential food if there is another lockdown as no car (50 spent) and £16 on cleaning bits i charged this to my credit card (taxi fare was £20 including medical appointment!!!) 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    Congratulations on the sale, it all helps.
    It's always good to have full cupboards, just in case you can't get out to do shopping.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    i have £51 cash and will try to  not spend any more all month. There is some in the bank but i have a massive credit card bill to pay next month. 
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Skint_yet_Again
    Skint_yet_Again Posts: 8,482 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Hung up my suit! Mortgage-free Glee!
    Two weeks till payday SW, I’m sure you will make it with £51 now you have stocked up your store cupboards 😊
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,150 Forumite
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    You can spend wisely and will make it to payday.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • Irenadler
    Irenadler Posts: 884 Forumite
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    Sounds like you are on track, Swan, I can definitely see you on a pond, floating serenely on the surface, whilst your legs are going like the clappers underneath! :D
    "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
    "Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'

    Dog's 'Pot o' Gold' = £23.85
    Household maintenance = 0
    Prolific Academic = £41.64
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