We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!
Get a grip woman!
Comments
-
Oh SL so sorry to hear that - sending big hugs your way & glad you are on the mend! xx4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)(With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)Original Date - Sept 2041 New projection - Dec 2039 (reduced by 21 months)4
-
Make a speedy recovery @Suffolk_lass 🤗Fashion on a ration 2025 0/66 coupons spent
79.5 coupons rolled over 4/75.5 coupons spent - using for secondhand purchases
One income, home educating family5 -
From me too, SL - I'm sorry to hear it hit you so hard, the reaction does seem to be very powerful sometimes. Hope you can get some sleep.2023: the year I get to buy a car5
-
Thanks all, I'm fine this morning - doing the mountain of admin and laundry...Save £12k in 2025 #2 I saved £14,660.97 of £6000 or 244.35% of my target. The 2026 Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I finished the year at £2880.99/£3000 or 96.03% of my annual spend so I am sticking with a £3000 annual budget for 2026
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2026 discussion thread
My keep within our budget diary is here7 -
Just caught up SL and glad you’re feeling better. I had my jab as a result of being a volunteer at the vaccination centre and it floored me too, although only for 36 hours. Not nice though!Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days
'Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.' Ernest Hemingway6 -
Glad to hear you're feeling better now
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £206 -
It did me too. Felt so bad for two days bad then another strange thing on day 5. Can’t wait for the second jab!DFW (08/08) £64,346.53 Gone (02/19)
MFW (08/08) £118k Gone (09/23)6 -
@themadvix, @greent @debtfreeoneday - Thank you and for the reassurance - I'm the same really. Felt dire for two days, nearly normal by day three. I also can't wait for the second! It was the heaviness sensation that was not listed, hence the mhra website to record symptoms. It has prompted a purchase - a new duvet cover is on its way. I only seem to have one for the king size duvet and I had to sit round, feeling dreadful, waiting for it to dry! So a new easycare cotton one is coming.
Insurance will resolve itself this week but I need to dig out the chimney sweep's report and we need to get both the thatch and the electrics tested so I know when they were last done, and can prove it. The new broker is getting our business this year. The old company has not contacted me back since the week before last so they can wait to hear they have lost the business as they obviously don't need it any more.
Oh and it is good to see you post themadvix - we have missed you on your diary!Save £12k in 2025 #2 I saved £14,660.97 of £6000 or 244.35% of my target. The 2026 Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I finished the year at £2880.99/£3000 or 96.03% of my annual spend so I am sticking with a £3000 annual budget for 2026
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2026 discussion thread
My keep within our budget diary is here7 -
Oh dear sorry to hear that. Maybe you have a very strong immune system? I had a sore arm and just felt very tired the day after having mine but DH had chills and tiredness. Both of us back to normal after 2 days.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
Click on this link for a Statement of Accounts that can be posted on the DebtFree Wannabe board: https://lemonfool.co.uk/financecalculators/soa.php
The 365 Day 1p Challenge 2025 #1 £667.95/£667.95
Save £12k in 2025 #1 £12000/£150007 -
Sorry to hear that you had such a bad reaction but pleased you are feeling better.Save £10,500 - £2673.77 - 25.5%
Pay off £7000 - £1743 - 19.4%
Make £2021 extra income - £99.756
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.7K Spending & Discounts
- 246K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.8K Life & Family
- 259.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards