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Nearly in the £100’s 🎉
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Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]1 -
Now in the £100's! Thanks to catching a few small surveys on Pro!ific over the last few days, cashed out today and £6 added to today's PAD.
It's been a long day today, I was wide awake at 530 so I got up and did a few little jobs before everyone woke up. Traffic was good for once on the school run meaning I was at work 20 minutes early, I decided to take advantage and have a quick 15 minute walk while the weather was dry. Was pleased I did as it helped keep me feeling energised and then once I got back to the office the weather turned awful. Work was quite hectic today and then when I finished I immediately had to pick the boys up and head straight to swimming, this is literally my first 5 minutes I've had to myself today, really struggling to keep my eyes open.
DH has had a similarly long day, he's been at a site 40 miles away and driving conditions were horrendous for him coming home which added an extra 45 minute to his commute so we're both feeling tired. At least if we're asleep early it will remove the temptation to put the heating on 😂
Today's PAD £8
Debt Total £2847 (BCard £197)
Debt Busting Again in 2026
Starting Debt 03.05.26 £5345. Total 01.10.26 £2994
Challenge 1 - Clear M&S Card: Starting Balance 03.05.26 £600, cleared 05.07.26
Challenge 2 - Clear V12 Finance: Starting Balance 05.07.26 £600, cleared 12.08.26
Challenge 3 - Clear Barclaycard: Starting Balance 12.08.26 £940, current total 01.10.26 £344
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🎉. 🎉. 🎉
I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]1 -
Yay to the number starting with 1!
Definitely heating weather 🥶
DFD March 2025 (£35000 paid off)
FFEF £20000 saved
Currently treading water while having cancer treatment and trying not to dip into FFEF too much!1 -
Just catching up (in the middle of a sleepless night) and love that you’ve been buying then wrapping gifts in advance. That’s impressive!
Feel you on the non-stop days. We’ve had a week of busy work days with child duties added on. Roll on half term!PBs £3050 (including £1k EF & £1k Christmas fund)
23/26 books for 2026Take the time to find the joy in each day
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