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Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

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  • beanielou said:
    Sorry to read that HHD  :(
    Thanks Beanie.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Seasidegal58
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    I'm sorry to read the news of your BIL.  ☹️ Hope all goes well for him. 
    Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
    Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    edited 14 April 2020 at 9:32PM
    I'm sorry to read the news of your BIL.  ☹️ Hope all goes well for him. 
    Thanks SSG. I'm hoping it's something that's treatable, so I hope they do the scan soon so we know what we're up against.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Sorry to hear of your BIL, HH, and hope it can soon be diagnosed. It's extra worrying when you don't know.
  • Sorry to hear of your BIL, HH, and hope it can soon be diagnosed. It's extra worrying when you don't know.
    Thanks Elizabeth.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • Sunshine_girl2
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    HH , this isn't the BIL who was ill a couple of years ago is it? Or was that your husbands family ? Anyway I hope he gets a diagnosis and treated from there. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Willowtree222
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    Sorry to hear your news HHOD. They are dealing with it fast so hoping they get some answers quickly and can help. 

    Thanks Essex Heb. My comment was not meant to offend. I understand that anxiety isn't just a case of saying i'll get over it, but meant that this might make them feel it is the right time to take steps to try to get help to overcome the severity of it. Apologies if this offended you. 

    Have a lovely day Hairy x
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    Starting afresh.

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  • mummytogirls
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    Hope your BIL is ok HHOD xx
    Mummytogirls x

  • HH , this isn't the BIL who was ill a couple of years ago is it? Or was that your husbands family ? Anyway I hope he gets a diagnosis and treated from there. 
    Thans Sunshine. This is a different BIL. DH's brother was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer more than two years ago but is doing well under treatment. This is my sister's husband who has the shadow on his breast.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
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