The "Save 12k in 2016" Thread!

Karen's_girl

#87 declaring £450 for June.

-Selene

Declaring £419.59 saved this month if I've done my sums right (I keep forgetting that my H2B ISA exists ) which leaves me a very annoying £1.32 in the savings red

At least next month I'm guaranteed to be back in the black :j

[Deleted User]

Blimey , this time of the month comes round quicker and quicker each time!!

Anywho to business, declaring £906 for the month -

£38 interest
£801 from salary
£56 from mileage claims
£5 cashback
£6 from selling some CDs on Music Magpie

Frances109

I know I'm probably a bit late to the party but as I did start saving I was wondering if I could still join?!

I'm hoping to save £6,000 this year and so far I have saved £2,378.43.

Hantsman

£1569.09 saved in June, obviously watching the stock markets but things seem to be ok so far, well done to everyone who is sticking this challenge out, everyone of you is an inspiration!

Bruce_Bumba

Hello,

I wanted to clear my overdraft before I started saving this year but I need the (admittedly illusory) psychological boost of seeing anything other than a big fat 0 in the savings pot so I've put in £2400 in June.
I'm still determined to clear the OD regardless and have really made the effort to curb my costly outings over the past few weeks, allowing myself only 1 big night one a month from now on. Also, I will move out from my flat and try to find a much cheaper flatshare in September so this will help (love the comfort but in the end I just can't accept overpaying that much, bloody inflated London rents). Now, provided I don't increase the OD and find the right balance between spending and enjoyment in July during my 5-week holiday, I should be able to clear it by the end of October, while still contributing to the savings pot so that I can reach my target.

Yey to me being pragmatic and diligent! Seeing others do the same inspires!

scratched

Hi all, half way through the challenge already? Declaring a tidy £827.67 for this month....

sofarbehind

Hello everyone,
I don't know what it is about June but every year I give in to a lot of unnecessary spending. I have spent so much on new clothes and weekends away to see loved ones. So I'm reporting an off target £1300 for June. I have a few large bills due in July so I think that will be very similar.

imajica37

I have managed £717 this month and am very happy with that :j

I can't believe that at the half way point I have save £4,689 and only have £1,311 to go :T

This challenge has definitely motivated me to do better than i would have so huge thanks to slowlyfading for that :beer:

geoffers4

Well June has been a traumatic month hasn't it? Unexpected referendum result and political resignations majorly affecting stock markets - luckily I've only got a tiny no. of shares, so I'm not too worried about it. However in the longer term we are considering buying a small property overseas, so I hope the Pound recovers by then!

Savings have gone fairly well this month, although I stumped up a wedge of cash for our extended family to go see no.2 son appearing in a musical at our local theatre. Also had some unexpected bills for car tyres and brakes, but they've gone on the credit card so won't actually get paid until August. Declaring £2406.01 for June (yes, I am including pennies!).

3 years 3 months to go until FIRE (financial independence, retire early)

Happy saving everyone.