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My big financial challenge to mortgage freedom

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  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    I know I have my moans and whines on here...I have so much to be thankful for. I am so fortunate in so many ways. For instance-It’s blowing a gale outside and I have a roof over my head and a warm bed to sleep in, while there are some people not so fortunate.
    I think gratitude goes a long way.
    Feeling philosophical tonight.
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
    MFIT-T5 #60 £136,850.30
    Mortgage overpayments 2019 - £285.96
    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    Day off. Been up since 8ish. Having a massive sort out in lounge, sorting paperwork, decluttering. Busy busy :)
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
    MFIT-T5 #60 £136,850.30
    Mortgage overpayments 2019 - £285.96
    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 21,992 Forumite
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    Well done on the overpayments :T
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    jwil wrote: »
    Well done on the overpayments :T

    Thank you jwil :j
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
    MFIT-T5 #60 £136,850.30
    Mortgage overpayments 2019 - £285.96
    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    December is a hard month. Loads of extra expense.
    However, in order to achieve my goals I’m still chipping away at the mortgage. So far this month I’ve made overpayments of £25.40 to my mortgage. I’m so happy with this. :j
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
    MFIT-T5 #60 £136,850.30
    Mortgage overpayments 2019 - £285.96
    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 21,992 Forumite
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    Well done on the overpayments :T
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    Good morning. Has anyone heard of ZIPZERO? Neither had I until the other day.
    What is it and how does it work?
    Apparently, you sign up and scan your receipts. 1% (I think) of your receipt is registered and you can use it to discount your gas bill, electric bill, council tax etc-though not your mortgage and not payable into a personal bank account.
    It’s free and it’s a UK thing.
    You have to scan your receipt within 7 days.
    I did a quick search for it on the forum but couldn’t find anything, so it’s either not there or I wasn’t looking properly :)
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
    MFIT-T5 #60 £136,850.30
    Mortgage overpayments 2019 - £285.96
    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    Paid another £14.60 off the mortgage today. So this month I’ve paid a total of £40 off! :j
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
    MFIT-T5 #60 £136,850.30
    Mortgage overpayments 2019 - £285.96
    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • tattycath
    tattycath Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    Can’t seem to get warm tonight. Think I might have a quick snack and take a brew up to bed and have an early night. :)
    GE 36 *MFD may 2043
    MFIT-T5 #60 £136,850.30
    Mortgage overpayments 2019 - £285.96
    2020 Jan-£40-feb-£18.28.march-£25
    Christmas savings card 2020 £20/£100
    Emergency savings £100/£500
    12/3/17 175lb - 06/11/2019 152lb
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 21,992 Forumite
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    I've never heard of Zip Zero. I don't get how it can discount bills without being paid into an account?
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
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