The "Save 12k in 2017" Thread!

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  • I'd like to join also. Hopefully having this as inspiration will help along the way. £8k for me please.
  • micron_2
    micron_2 Posts: 245 Forumite
    Hi SF, please put me down for £12k. Many thanks for starting this thread again. You have been an absolute superstar keeping us all motivated.
    Save £12k in 2017 #14
    How much will you spend in 2017 #4
  • Westie983
    Westie983 Posts: 5,213
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    Im in again, although ill set the total for 12k but have lots of balance transfers expiring next year, but ill try :-)
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    Save 12k in 2023 #58 Total (£4500.00) £2500.00/£5000 = 50.00%
    Sealed Pot Challenge ~17 #24 Total (£55.00) £0.00/£500 = 0.00%
    Xmas 2023 £1 a Day #13 Total (£85.00) £344.00/£365 = 94.24%
    Virtual Sealed Pot #1 Total (£500) £550.00/£500 = 110.00%
    £2 Savers Club 2023 #17 Total (£25.00) £45/£300 = 15.00%
    The 365 1p Challenge 2023 #7 Total £656.19/£667.95 = 98.23%
    Total £4095.19/£7332.95 = 55.84%
  • Hi slowlyfading :)

    Could I pretty please join, for 10k this time?

    Thanks!
    Goals
    Save £12k in 2017 #016 (£4212.06 / £10k) (42.12%)
    Save £12k in 2016 #041 (£4558.28 / £6k) (75.97%)
    Save £12k in 2014 #192 (£4115.62 / £5k) (82.3%)
  • Quick question: do (your own, not employer's) contributions to pension also count?
    Goals
    Save £12k in 2017 #016 (£4212.06 / £10k) (42.12%)
    Save £12k in 2016 #041 (£4558.28 / £6k) (75.97%)
    Save £12k in 2014 #192 (£4115.62 / £5k) (82.3%)
  • darkidoe
    darkidoe Posts: 1,125
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    TrustyOven wrote: »
    Quick question: do (your own, not employer's) contributions to pension also count?

    I wouldn't. Pensions don't equate to savings in my opinion. But if you want to include it in your calculations, you can. Its your goal, you set the rules! :)

    Save 12K in 2020 # 38 £0/£20,000
  • i'm in again for £12k too please SF :j
    MFiT-T6 #17
    New mortgage: October 2019, £480,000
    Current balance: £225,000

    Sealed Pot Challenge~17 #6
  • bobobski
    bobobski Posts: 771
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    Sign me up for £12,000 please! :)

    So excited this thread is up now - thanks SF!
  • coolcats
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    can I join please for £7000
  • Jazee
    Jazee Posts: 8,877
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    Hello all. I'd like to join please. £12k.
    Spend less now, work less later.
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