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We made our last payment on Friday, mortgage paid off 16yrs early
seems unreal.
Just wondering what we should do with the extra money now I am what I would say risk adverse we both have workplace pensions. I currently earn around £16k mark depending on overtime, and hubby is in the 40% tax bracket. We were thinking of him paying more into his pension.
Our goal is to see where we both are at 55 work, life, pension fund
Any pointers on where to look would be very helpful.
Thanks
seems unreal.
Just wondering what we should do with the extra money now I am what I would say risk adverse we both have workplace pensions. I currently earn around £16k mark depending on overtime, and hubby is in the 40% tax bracket. We were thinking of him paying more into his pension.
Our goal is to see where we both are at 55 work, life, pension fund
Any pointers on where to look would be very helpful.
Thanks
Mortgage
June 2011 £145,943.13
Dec 16 £74,537; Feb
Aug 17 £59,399.96
Nov 19 £0.00
June 2011 £145,943.13
Dec 16 £74,537; Feb
Aug 17 £59,399.96
Nov 19 £0.00
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Oh wow! Congratulations!!0
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Before doing anything, I would booked a decent holiday, something like one of your bucket list wishes.
I am all for saving, but sometimes we lose the real picture that some things need doing because tomorrow is not promised.
Case in point: I had two friends aged 54 and 57 died within one month of each other.
Treat yourself because both of have worked hard to achieve ridding yourself of one of the most expensive debt.
Then on your return, increase your pension or other savings.0 -
Congratulations.
Pensions are definitely something to consider.
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Congratulations, it must feel amazing. How long was it between deciding to be mortgage free and having 0 balance?
I would definitely book yourselves a lovely holiday first.
What a weight lifted ��Mortgage Aug 2019 161,000 :eek::eek::eek:Nov 2019 156,500:T Jan 2020 153,122:T, Apr 2020 149,500, Apr2021 139, 675, Oct 2021 136,823, Dec 2021 136,120🙂EF 0/12,000 (0%)😕 (5062.44 was ERC), Jan 2023 128,650. Our Mortgage is never going to be as high as it is today. :jOnwards and downwards to a better life for our family. :jJust keep swimming0 -
Before doing anything, I would booked a decent holiday, something like one of your bucket list wishes.
I am all for saving, but sometimes we lose the real picture that some things need doing because tomorrow is not promised.
Case in point: I had two friends aged 54 and 57 died within one month of each other.
Treat yourself because both of have worked hard to achieve ridding yourself of one of the most expensive debt.
Then on your return, increase your pension or other savings.
Thanks I booked a surprise weekend away for me and hubby
We are also hoping to visit friends that live in Australia in the next year or two
Sorry to hear about your friends, totally agree life is precious.Mortgage
June 2011 £145,943.13
Dec 16 £74,537; Feb
Aug 17 £59,399.96
Nov 19 £0.000 -
longway2go wrote: »Congratulations, it must feel amazing. How long was it between deciding to be mortgage free and having 0 balance?
I would definitely book yourselves a lovely holiday first.
What a weight lifted ��
It has always been a plan of mine and my spreadsheet, hubby got on board last couple of years. But I think it really hit home that it was possible when we did our last 2yr fix and we moved to first direct, and we could overpay as much as we wanted.
We had always had relatively good security having been in the forces, but moving in to civilian life and getting our first mortgage I just felt like we should pay off as soon as we could.Mortgage
June 2011 £145,943.13
Dec 16 £74,537; Feb
Aug 17 £59,399.96
Nov 19 £0.000 -
well done, not jealous.....honest
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Excellent news...I cannot wait until I post the same message. We plan to enjoy the first couple of months without paying the mortgage as a present to ourselves, but then yes top up pension contributions/save etc0
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