The "Save 12k in 2019" Thread

PurpleJellyFish

#148 reporting for February - £1503.65.


This is made up of some Bank Holiday pay (from New Year due to the way my wages are paid), overtime, expenses and some Tilly tidying. Might start a coin jar or something next month as it's looking like I'll struggle to do overtime.

[Deleted User]

Just added £500 to my savings pot #155, using the updated form, bringing my total to £1,000. I have updated my sig.

KeepOnKnitting

My February savings look pretty sad, but I did buy a new laptop to write my dissertation on so that is where the money went. On the non-financial side, I have passed my 5th placement, and graduation feels so close I can almost taste it. Just have to write my diss first...

Well done everyone who is making good headway against their goals.

cathybird

hi all no. 15 here declaring savings of £545.96 for February, which unfortunately still leaves me underwater for the year so far at -£2,676.11. I think March will be expensive too as need to pay for a new bath, since the old one is rusting quite badly round the plughole, and get some chimney and patio repairs done, could come to a couple of grand depending. Also the car is going to need a service at some point (maybe not yet!). I'm actually not too worried as I have been taking part in this challenge since 2013 and the total amount I have saved is way, way ahead of the amount I've had to fork out the last couple of months, even though it's in another sense quite hefty. I'm just chalking it down to life! It's a journey, there are times you have to pay to repair stuff and that's how it is. I know I posted something very similar last month! I'm sure things will pick up as the year goes on.

bioboybill

#157 reporting a healthy £1036.37 for February with the update form completed. Very happy with my totals for the first 2 months of the year, but I will have some outgoings to come in the next few months with holidays to pay for. On the other hand I made a limited return to matched betting about 6 months ago and will be drawing back much of the profit from that in the coming month, so that could be a nice boost to come.

slowlyfading

user1168934 wrote: »

folks can I join in now or it is too late? I know my savings from last month.
How do I get a number? my target savings is 12k this year.

Not too late! Your number is 166

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TJB24 wrote: »

Hi, just found this thread - and the idea looks great! Also seen @slowlyfading's blog and like the FIRE-style principles. Is it too late to sign up and join the game?

Not too late - your number is 167

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Speedster2 wrote: »

Please add me to the 2019 challenge. I was in a couple of years ago but got lazy with updating. £12000 as a target will be a stretch for me but I need to go for it!

Welcome aboard! Your number is 168

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ffacoffipawb wrote: »

Does the figure include pension contributions?

It's up to you! Personally, I don't but others do.

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Spreadsheet updated