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3 - 6 month Emergency Fund Challenge (part 2)
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jadewest94 said:Dobbibill said:jadewest94 said:Could I join please? I wan't to aim for £500 as I'm still in debt etc! Thank you
I have add your name and goal to our spreadsheet. You are member#57.
Keep us updated with your progress and chat about your challenges too. We are a friendly bunch and will be cheering you on from the sidelines.
Always keep on keeping on.
Dobbi
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#57 - £32.62 now after redemption of a product trial voucher!
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Debt owed;Salad Money - £616.47/£1200 JAJA - £679.70/ £900 Zable - £338.60/£1300 = £1,634.77
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#57 £5 added so total £37.62 nowI’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
Debt owed;Salad Money - £616.47/£1200 JAJA - £679.70/ £900 Zable - £338.60/£1300 = £1,634.77
Time to start a fresh. — MoneySavingExpert Forum
Time to start a Fresh part 2, 2022! — MoneySavingExpert Forum
New fresh diary for 2023! — MoneySavingExpert Forum
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#44 another £25.00 to the pot please dobbibill.
many thanksMFW - 01.10.21 £63761 01.10.22 £50962 01.10.23 £39979 01.10.24 £27815. 01.01.25. £17538
01.03.25 £14794. 01.04.25 £12888
01.05.25. £11805. 12.05.25 £9997 05.06.25 £8898.
01.07.25. £7975 01.08.25 £69681 -
#55 adding another £50
Thank you Dobbibill!0 -
Hi I am back at the beginning my emergency fund is gone, in the last 2 months.
It is now £2.76
DUe to a family member being ill I have worked less than usually and spent more, so even with a lot of help, I have gon through all of my own funding as well.
I'm not sure what my number is - but I have been on here before.Isa help to buy: 1000/3000 33%
Emergency fund: 100/1000 10%
Weight loose 8.6 kg - while having fun. 0/8.6 0%
Focus debt to clear HSBC £10/1111, 0% updated May 251 -
ditty1234 said:Hi I am back at the beginning my emergency fund is gone, in the last 2 months.
It is now £2.76
DUe to a family member being ill I have worked less than usually and spent more, so even with a lot of help, I have gon through all of my own funding as well.
I'm not sure what my number is - but I have been on here before.
Reset and restart - you've been doing so well to support family and that is exactly what these funds are there for.
I hope everything is starting to work itself out.
keep on keeping on.
DobbiI’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Budgeting & Bank Accounts, Credit Cards, Credit File & Ratings and Energy boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Another instalment made; next month will be another threshold but for October its:
#34 £3800/£6000 😊
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Dobbibill said:ditty1234 said:Hi I am back at the beginning my emergency fund is gone, in the last 2 months.
It is now £2.76
DUe to a family member being ill I have worked less than usually and spent more, so even with a lot of help, I have gon through all of my own funding as well.
I'm not sure what my number is - but I have been on here before.
Reset and restart - you've been doing so well to support family and that is exactly what these funds are there for.
I hope everything is starting to work itself out.
keep on keeping on.
Dobbi
#52 now on £8 :-)
And I'm trying to keep the £1900 in my housing fund safe.
And thanks for your kind words.Isa help to buy: 1000/3000 33%
Emergency fund: 100/1000 10%
Weight loose 8.6 kg - while having fun. 0/8.6 0%
Focus debt to clear HSBC £10/1111, 0% updated May 251 -
Hi everyone (No 2 here)
Please can I add £600 for Sept
Thanks for updating2
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