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The "Save 12k in 2017" Thread!

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  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429
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    Spreadsheet updated :)
    Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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  • Jo_Blogs
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    Hi everyone :);)

    Great going with all the May declarations - Awesome job! :T

    Declaring a bumper £2690.23 for June :D - I've now exceeded my expected £5000 for the year - Whoop whoop! :D:D

    Keep up all the great saving everyone. I'm just going to try and keep saving and see how much I actually manage to save by the end of the year :);)
    Saved Nitty Gritty £7440.75 [149%] / £5000-[Sep] £58.44:starmod: for the 'Save 12k in 2017' #157
    2017 Womble #35 £3463.27 ;)Sept NSDs 4/15:staradminCCCChl 9/12 months:D
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  • cathybird
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    hey all, I'm running a bit late with reporting my May total, apologies but I have had a really big project on, I will sort it out this coming weekend, I haven't forgotten!
  • All you need to do is say how much you've saved in a month - anything you update on the form is what I enter into the spreadsheet.

    Hi Everyone!! I have been following this thread for a while whiles saving for the past few months (January - May so far of £9,413). However, I feel I need the extra motivation to save in order to achieve my 12 month target of £26,400 (so June - Dec 2017 to go whoop whoop!!) and the accountability I see on this thread is so motivating. Can you please add me to the challenge? I know we are part way through the year however have an additional target of £16,987 to go!!!

    Will update for June at the end of the month as my first month declared!
    Nice to meet you all -lets do this:T
    A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life - Suze Orman

    # - The "Save 12k in 2020" challenge. Personal target: £15,000
    Update - £2,322/£15,000
  • CheBee
    CheBee Posts: 59
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    Hi everyone!
    It's really nice to see everyone's declarations which also gives me encouragement! I managed to save £,1300 for May which brings my total to £4,800/£10,000. I have officially reached my 40k deposit target but now need to save 4k for uni fees

    Keep up the good work guys :D
    Single, FTB -- Property purchased Aug 2019 -- 'Save £12k in 20xx' -- Total Saved: xxk
  • kitjos
    kitjos Posts: 223
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    Great saving everyone! :beer:

    Think im done this month as got x2 car tax to pay for on the 30th and my GDC dental registration :(.

    #73 with June total of £1,000. Taking total to £7,000. So happy to be nearing the magical 10k mark! :D

    Thanks SF! xx
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    Wanting to be mortgage free by 45. £155,000 start / £86,880 currently

  • Mogley
    Mogley Posts: 250 Forumite
    #25 update for June

    £797.04 saved in June against my target of £520 making my savings YTD of £710. I can finally put a positive number in my signature :j. It's a slightly false month because I have postponed a tyre change and service from June into July so next month may even that gain out.

    Happy Saving :).
    You should pay attention to the needs of the moment - otherwise there is no future. But to ignore the future is foolish - living solely for the moment leaves nothing for when the next moment arrives.
  • kittenkicks
    kittenkicks Posts: 29
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    Number 075 checking in for June. Saved £1,298.02 this month.
    Pretty pleased as I've had a fair few expenses this month :) Half way through the year guys! We can do it!!!
    Saving Total 1st Jan 2017: £47,819.92 | 23rd Jan 2017: £49,611.38 | 28th Feb: £50,461.97 | March 2017 : £51,786.13 | April 2017: £53,251.52| May 2017: £54,219.71 | June 2017: £55,857.73 | Nov 2017: 53,375.46 Savings Goal: £100k:j £46,624.54 To go!
  • Westie983
    Westie983 Posts: 5,215
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    Here to add my June declarations...

    I have had a maturing Regular Saver this month, so I have taken that amount off what I have saved this month, and I paid off a 2k credit card.

    Im declaring £1080.00

    Westie983
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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%
  • TallGirl
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    Managed my £1000 saved was tricky but as my tenants split up and hes only paid some rent so far this month I'm insured so hopefully will be ok. Sheet up dated.
    Moved to Denmark for FIRE by Aug 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

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