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

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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    Thank you NotMy it's nice to hear from you :)

    I am proud of DS2 for going so far out of his comfort zone, he must have learnt more in the last few weeks than in the three years he spent in his room.
    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
  • mummytogirls
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    Glad you're feeling slightly better HHOD xx
    Mummytogirls x

  • beanielou
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    Try to take it easy :)
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  • beanielou
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    & well done to DS2 :)
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • redofromstart
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    I would have cleaned the sink too :o
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  • Sun_Addict
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    Glad you're starting to feel better. Great weight loss but not a great way to lose it.

    I still did the cleaning when my leg was in plaster so know where you're coming from with the sink.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    mummytogirls wrote: »
    Glad you're feeling slightly better HHOD xx
    beanielou wrote: »
    Try to take it easy :)
    beanielou wrote: »
    & well done to DS2 :)


    Thanks both :)
    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
  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    redofromstart wrote: »
    I would have cleaned the sink too :o
    Sun_Addict wrote: »
    Glad you're starting to feel better. Great weight loss but not a great way to lose it.

    I still did the cleaning when my leg was in plaster so know where you're coming from with the sink.

    I can't stand a dirty sink and I didn't like to ask DH as he's exhausted :o

    I'm delighted about the weight loss, even though the method was horrible. I'm determined not to put it back on. My appetite has shrunk so that will help.
    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
  • abba1772
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    At least there's something positive of you having the flu with regards to the weight loss xx

    Remember to take it easy xx
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  • WannabeFree
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    Don't jump back into doing too much too soon

    Take it easy

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
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