The "Save 12k in 2016" Thread!

ToiletLicker

Wooops forgot me #84

Karen's_girl

I had forgotten to post updates for March, April and May but have now duly updated the spreadsheet:

March: £400
April: £450
May: £450

I had been hoping to increase those amounts but have had legal bills to pay for lately. Still, it is encouraging to see that I am so far on target for the year's total.

#87

[Deleted User]

This month has been terrible so far for saving, I overspent last month so my initial amount was low and now I've had to replace a dilapidated fence

Currently standing at £(3) for the month.

brizzledfw

Hi all :wave:

Just popping by. Updated my form. Managed to hit 2/3 of annual target this month but it will slow down now. But great buffer to have so thanks for all the support on this challenge.

Have a great eve and don't worry Matt - next month is just around the corner when you can get going again

Ruthy1604

Hi
I'm a bit behind in my updates. April savings was £2339.56 which takes me to 34% of my target.


However, it wont be so good for the next couple of months as we have had 2 weddings this month with all the associated spends, DH has a significant birthday in June, and we are on holiday in July.


Well done to everyone and big thanks to SF for keeping the thread going.


Ruthy

darkidoe

Interested to know anyone here keeps track of their savings rate? (Monthly Savings/Monthly income) Introduces a sense of relative frugality to the picture and according to some personal finance blog is a crucial indicator of how long you need to work before you can 'retire'.

slowlyfading

Justonething wrote: »

Sorry I haven't been about for a while but I was in an accident at the end of March and it's taken me longer than expected recuperating. Anyhow back on my feet now so I've updated the form Slowlyfading and managed to save £2000 in March and £2500 in April so back on track.

I'll need to read back and see how everyone is doing.

Hope you're doing okay after your accident.

slowlyfading

Spreadsheet updated sorry for the delay!

Wentthedaywell?

£1500 in for me for May. It would have been a couple of hundred more but my blimmin' S&S ISA has gone down again after a brief recovery last month

Next month is the halfway point; everyone's doing really well. Thanks Slowlyfading for keeping us motivated!

Tea&Biscuits

Feeling v sorry for myself this month, Only managed my £500... was hoping to increase it by at least £100.

Car needed 3 new tyres, a service and tax all in one month!