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DD flies the nest ..how to cover uni costs

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  • elly68
    elly68 Posts: 2,556 Forumite
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    this is the worst diary i have kept in terms of posting however,since last on here ...
    1. poorly sister has passed on 4 weeks ago hopefully to a better place im not religous and dont think she was either last couple of days were not good but she really didnt want to let go and who can blame her .
    2. 0% cards continue to roll will go look at statements however bos is way back up but thats dd uni accomadation .
    3 one wedding down one to go

    4try to get some sort of fitness regime sorted hate the dark nights

    5 get back to clearing debt and have a healthy bank account

    6 back to the declutter

    7 overtime might be the way to go

    8good news dh is tackling the diy think i will be painting soon

    hope everyone is well

    1st step is to eat down cupboards and freezer you would think the apocalypse is coming .
    So finally debt free and it feels amazing however continuing here to stay debt free.Next declutter house and body and finally swim under that waterfall x
  • elly68
    elly68 Posts: 2,556 Forumite
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    ohh my god huge post and forgot to hit post been away to long lol
    So finally debt free and it feels amazing however continuing here to stay debt free.Next declutter house and body and finally swim under that waterfall x
  • elly68
    elly68 Posts: 2,556 Forumite
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    ahh not lost oh well hi
    So finally debt free and it feels amazing however continuing here to stay debt free.Next declutter house and body and finally swim under that waterfall x
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 21,992 Forumite
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    Sorry about your sister :(

    Welcome back though.
    "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
  • elly68
    elly68 Posts: 2,556 Forumite
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    cheers jwil hope alls good with u ? ,thanks for your wishes ,yip my spending always seems to creep up with bad news however at least i know where the money has gone this time x
    im being very frugal with shopping and returned some clothes today hopefull more back tomorrow defo joinging the clothes challenge in jan i really do not need any more x
    cheap dinners tonight xthat freezer will be emptied .going to look at challenges for new year x
    So finally debt free and it feels amazing however continuing here to stay debt free.Next declutter house and body and finally swim under that waterfall x
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 21,992 Forumite
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    All ok here thanks :)
    "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
  • elly68
    elly68 Posts: 2,556 Forumite
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    well weekly update

    1.bought wallpaper hubby didnt manage roll 1 guess what yip new self matching wallpaper.
    2.had appraisal at work asked for pay rise ....still awaiting an answer.
    3.belfast wedding approaching only staying 2 days should be cheaper
    4.unsure of new year local pub wants £80.00 for 4 not happening who knows

    5 dd 18 in jan Party??????
    6,did shopping return on clothes pleased with myself

    7. really fat ..not so pleased with myself think zumba is happening

    8.book a holiday or not that is the question ....
    lifes a bit of a guddle might have to go walk on a beach and clear my head x
    So finally debt free and it feels amazing however continuing here to stay debt free.Next declutter house and body and finally swim under that waterfall x
  • The best Scottish beach I've been to is Durness. A bit of a hike up to the north coast but wow, it's worth it.
    Emergency fund £8,500/£8,500
    Mortgage overpayment £260
    Debtfree!
    £21,228.07 paid off in 22 months
  • elly68
    elly68 Posts: 2,556 Forumite
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    Ohh my god this is the longest i have left a diary ,away to start afresh i think lol
    So finally debt free and it feels amazing however continuing here to stay debt free.Next declutter house and body and finally swim under that waterfall x
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