The "Save 12k in 2016" Thread!

CrabbitDutchie

Very interesting to see what others do and dont't count.

My overall goal is definitely more along the lines of early(ish) retirement, but I'm still at the very start of that journey. As I'm still renting (flat share), the overall plan includes a sizeable deposit on a house at some point, but that is not the main aim as I'm currently very happy with my student-y lifestyle.

I'm not going to count my pension contributions for this challenge but will definitely start to track them (currently have a grand total of £3.45 in a NEST pension from a summer hospitality job, but that's it )

bsms1147

Over half way through the year, glad to see so many people on track or ahead of schedule! No worries for those who aren't where they want to be at the moment, you'll get there!

I've made it to 56.11% of my 2016 goal at this halfway point (end of June). I've also set myself some kind of secret stretch-goal, with a higher target, and I've reached 43.63% of it so far. My pay goes up from next month so I may be able to reach this second target if I'm lucky. Regardless I'm happy about how things are going

Keep up the good work all, I'll try and update sooner next month!

bsms1147

CrabbitDutchie wrote: »

(currently have a grand total of £3.45 in a NEST pension from a summer hospitality job, but that's it )

Ha, every little helps

slowlyfading

cathybird wrote: »

No you haven't slowlyfading! You've had a little junior slowlyfading and are only on maternity wages! I think you're doing really well, considering.

Thank you :kisses3:

slowlyfading

CrabbitDutchie wrote: »

Hey there :wave: Hoping there's room for one more to join for the rest of the year!

I'd like to aim for £4500 for the 6 months from July-December, which will let me smash the 10K barrier for the first time ever!

Welcome aboard! Your challenger number is 184

slowlyfading

Spreadsheet updated

Westie983

Last SO has come out for my regular savers so declaring

£1650 for July.

I had one of my regular savers mature this month so not sure if I will use some of the funds to increase next months regular savers. I would open a replacement one but the rate has dropped and I have better places for the money.

Hope everyone is doing well, I'm updating this from Tenerife and I heard the weather back in the UK has been warming up.

jacci45

No 24 reporting £778.38 for July, now on £6385.09.

darkidoe

Pardon me. I didn't realise that there is a junior SF. I am always impressed and have my hats off for parents having to work hard and spend their best on their kids and and try to save as well.

slowlyfading

darkidoe wrote: »

Pardon me. I didn't realise that there is a junior SF. I am always impressed and have my hats off for parents having to work hard and spend their best on their kids and and try to save as well.

He's 11 months old and a proper cheeky chappy