We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
We're aware that some users are currently experiencing errors on the Forum. Our tech team is working to resolve the issue. Thanks for your patience.

I want it all...and I want it now..

11113151617

Comments

  • teafor2
    teafor2 Posts: 3,322 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Morning BB50 :) Did you manage to get all the items listed. EBay drives me mad which is why I rarely use it :cool: Have you got a date in mind for doing the car boot?

    Have a great day. xx
  • Honeysucklelou2
    Honeysucklelou2 Posts: 4,933 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Hi BB50,
    Just read through your diary. You asked about savings account ideas - my emergency fund is in a savings account with NS & I. They used to operate through post office counters. I set up a direct debit so a regular amount is saved and is untouchable. To access it, I have to post off a form. They are really quick at paying out into a nominated bank account if necessary. I like the fact it's not immediately accessible but in the case of a fiscal emergency, could be used fairly promptly, if that makes sense!
    paydbx2026 #19 £1499/£6000 . Mortgage start £148k June 23 - now £133k.
    2026 savings challenge £0/£2000
    EF £140. Savings 2 £2.17
  • BalanceBy50
    BalanceBy50 Posts: 509 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Hi BB50,
    Just read through your diary. You asked about savings account ideas - my emergency fund is in a savings account with NS & I. They used to operate through post office counters. I set up a direct debit so a regular amount is saved and is untouchable. To access it, I have to post off a form. They are really quick at paying out into a nominated bank account if necessary. I like the fact it's not immediately accessible but in the case of a fiscal emergency, could be used fairly promptly, if that makes sense!

    Thanks Honeysucklelou that sounds exactly like what i am looking for - i will add it to my to do list!

    Hope you weren't too bored reading through my diary! xx
  • BalanceBy50
    BalanceBy50 Posts: 509 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    jwil wrote: »
    Well done :T Hope you managed to get ebay sorted.

    I did jwill - think because i hadn't used it for a while they thought someone was using it fraudalently!! :rotfl: Must check to see if i have had any views :D

    xx
  • BalanceBy50
    BalanceBy50 Posts: 509 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    teafor2 wrote: »
    Morning BB50 :) Did you manage to get all the items listed. EBay drives me mad which is why I rarely use it :cool: Have you got a date in mind for doing the car boot?

    Have a great day. xx

    Morning tea - what glorious weather we are having!
    I got 7 listed on ebay and 3 on FB so a good start.
    Hoping for this saturday for the carboot - fingers crossed for decent weather!

    Hope you have a great day today! xx
  • BalanceBy50
    BalanceBy50 Posts: 509 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    :A quick update and i will do full update later when i have more time. For the second month running all DD's have been paid on the first time of collecting and so has the mortgage with a tiny over payment :D:D I think it was jwill who suggested paying by bank transfer on pay day and i have done this for the last two months so a massive thank you.

    A big thank you to all who have commented and liked my posts - you are all really helping me on this journey xx
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 23,468 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    :A quick update and i will do full update later when i have more time. For the second month running all DD's have been paid on the first time of collecting and so has the mortgage with a tiny over payment :D:D I think it was jwill who suggested paying by bank transfer on pay day and i have done this for the last two months so a massive thank you.

    A big thank you to all who have commented and liked my posts - you are all really helping me on this journey xx

    That's brilliant news, well done :T :T :T
    "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
  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,268 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    All sounding good with you BB50 , great that everything got paid first time.
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • teafor2
    teafor2 Posts: 3,322 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Brilliant news about the DD's and also a mortgage over-payment, however small, can only be a good thing :T Bet you feel much more in control of things don't you.

    Hope the EBay and FB items sell for you. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. xx
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 25,437 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Always good to be on top of the DDs. Great to hear you've made a small overpayment to the mortgage too. All steps in the right direction :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 354.5K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 247.4K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 604.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.5K Life & Family
  • 261.7K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.