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  • That renter story is slightly scary. Luckily I dont have a basement or attic ;0
    DON'T BUY STUFF (from Frugalwoods)
    No seriously, just don’t buy things. 99% of our success with our savings rate is attributed to the fact that we don’t buy things... You can and should take advantage of discounts.... But at the end of the day, the only way to truly save money is to not buy stuff.    Money doesn’t walk out of your wallet on its own accord.
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6289577/future-proofing-my-life-deposit-saving-then-mfw-journey-in-under-13-years#latest
  • Well done f0xholes :) Are you going to manage to do both those jobs or will your choose? 
    I think most teenagers are horrid, I have 2 x DDs and they were both vile teenagers. They are in their 20s now and absolutely delightful  <3
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  • firsview
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    Well done! Which will you choose? As for teenagers, give me boys any day. DD was an an absolutely evil teenager, but is lovely now. My 2 DS’s have always been polite and respectful to me, but are certainly not saints. DS1 was a prolific shoplifter in his youth and DS2 was constantly in trouble at school for something or other!
  • apple_muncher
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    Oooh, little Miss Popular from LeShire!
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  • Hopefully DS1 has managed to secure a job by now?
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