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  • Jessy103 said:

    Now thoughts turn to what's next, as I say it is time to get saving for an EF and a deposit for a new house. I need to have a think about target amounts though. Will discuss with DH over the weekend and let you know 😀
    You must update your signature as well ;)
    Current Balance £7,575
    MFW 2026 #31 £15425 / £23,000 OP
    MFIT - T7  

    Emergency Fund £4,450 / £5,000


    0%CC May 2027-  £5,000

    0% Loan £600.00  - paid ✅️

    Money made £217.60 / £365

    Declutter 42 /52 

    Grocery Challenge 2025 £4885.78
    Grocery Challenge 2026 Jan £328.20, Feb £297.01 Mar £352.91 April £422.85

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  • Lovely news Jessy.  Congratulations!

    Fortune x

  • South_coast
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    Time for a new diary as well?
    Mortgage start: £65,495 (March 2016)
    Cleared 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️!!! In 5 years, 1 month and 29 days
    Total amount repaid: £72,307.03. £1.10 repaid for every £1.00 borrowed

    Finally earning interest instead of paying it!!!
  • Belated congratulations all the best for your future plans, I would love to follow what your next move is. Good Luck on your journey. XX
  • Jessy103
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    Jessy103 said:

    Now thoughts turn to what's next, as I say it is time to get saving for an EF and a deposit for a new house. I need to have a think about target amounts though. Will discuss with DH over the weekend and let you know 😀
    You must update your signature as well ;)
    Good thinking CK, I'd forgotten about that x
    I've been mortgage free once, so let's do it again!
    Starting balance March 26 £191,274.53
  • Jessy103
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    edited 18 May at 9:42AM
    Lovely news Jessy.  Congratulations!

    Fortune x

    Thanks fortune x

    Belated congratulations all the best for your future plans, I would love to follow what your next move is. Good Luck on your journey. XX
    Thanks Bee x
    I've been mortgage free once, so let's do it again!
    Starting balance March 26 £191,274.53
  • newgirly
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    Woo Hoo!!!! Fantastic Jessy well done 🎉🥳 🍾  I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to ready the new diary!  😊
    MFW 67 - Finally mortgage free! 💙😁
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