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My journey to a debt free life

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  • Makingabobor2
    Makingabobor2 Posts: 4,231 Forumite
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    Have a lovely birthday. I am coming up 66 in 2 weeks and now it doesn't bother me at all. In fact I am very excited as I will get state pension and bus pass....lol.  So now able to pay debts/mortgage off quicker and get savings up at last, as well as having enough money for actually doing more.   TBH, I feel better now than I did at 60, I am certainly in better shape as I exercise a lot more now than I did then. Also I think the older I get the more I want to try new things, to prove I can do it at my age. 
    Making the debt go down and savings go up

    LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £28,524....its going down

     Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 
    18mths ahead of schedule.  Since 2022 we paid over £15K in OPs.

    Challenges

    EF #68  £570/£3000
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    Studies/surveys  August £14.50

    Decluttering items 929

    Books read    15
    Jigsaws done  8

    My debt free diary...https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6396218/we-will-get-this-debt-d£own-the-savings-up


  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,324 Forumite
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    All quiet here... hope you are okay? Is the birthday this week? And how are things going with work?

    Sorry - lots of questions. 
    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,110 Forumite
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    Happy belated birthday 🥳 🎂 Sounds like you had a fabulous time. Get you Mrs Posh going to The Ivy 😆
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,324 Forumite
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    Belated happy birthday and here's to the year ahead!

    The Ivy, eh? Very nice! And how lovely that your friends and colleagues took you out.

    Good to have you back, too. Where are the old emojis when I want to send cake?
    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • milann
    milann Posts: 11,410 Forumite
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    The birthday celebrations sounded lovely. Happy belated birthday to you 🎂🥂
    January spends - £587.58
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,222 Forumite
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    Happy belated birthday. That all sounds so lovely x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Onebrokelady
    Onebrokelady Posts: 7,805 Forumite
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    Happy belated birthday 🥳 🎂 Sounds like you had a fabulous time. Get you Mrs Posh going to The Ivy 😆
    Thanks SA 😊 I was a bit worried about going to The Ivy but it was very relaxed at breakfast 😀. The toilets are amazing 😂
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,120
  • Onebrokelady
    Onebrokelady Posts: 7,805 Forumite
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    Belated happy birthday and here's to the year ahead!

    The Ivy, eh? Very nice! And how lovely that your friends and colleagues took you out.

    Good to have you back, too. Where are the old emojis when I want to send cake?
    Thanks Cherry 😊 The Ivy was lovely and not as la di da as I thought it would be😀 my lunch out was a surprise I thought I was just meeting a couple of friends for coffee 😀 I miss the old emojis 
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,120
  • Onebrokelady
    Onebrokelady Posts: 7,805 Forumite
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    milann said:
    The birthday celebrations sounded lovely. Happy belated birthday to you 🎂🥂
    Thank you I did have a lovely time 😊
    Original Debt Owed Jan 18 = £17,630 Paid To Date = £6,510 Owed = £11,120
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