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  • Something's magical about snow, even if it's not loads SH, I guess it's that traditional winter image.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • I'm getting quite jealous here of your views MF and the snow. Beautiful.
    Not to mention pets. I've promised myself I won't get a dog until I move...
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

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  • We had some snow yesterday but it didn’t settle thankfully ❄️ It always looks so beautiful and I bet you are so glad you don’t have to go out in it ! 
    0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
    House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
    House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗

    Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).

    Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1

    Living off savings diary
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p1
  • Thank you DIA and Skinty, being banned from leaving the flat until the snow clears lets me plot and plan 😃

    Thank goodness the EA did rubbish photos (didn't include the garden or the view either) and the occupier had oversized furniture, as I doubt it would have been on the market by the time I was ready to take a look. 

    Had another sofa night. I'm slowly altering the things which are causing me to wake up and have another to do tonight. 

    TomBo is up to mischief in the garden. We can't agree on how the table will be constructed; I want it artistic with the illusion of space, he wants it just put together. I need to find images to show him my vision.

    Having chippy night tonight, lasagna tomorrow and lamb NYD.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,070 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Glad you got  your new home. You've definitely put your stamp on it
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
    4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
    5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/25
  • riotlady
    riotlady Posts: 442 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Happy new year! :) hope it is a good one for you 
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    Happy New Year! May all your wishes come true.
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • Ooh, and a Happy New Year! Hic! Cheers! I am clutching my pink gin and trying to focus on the t.v.! :D 
    "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable, must be the truth..."
    "Mastering a low budget lifestyle now, means you are set for life" quote by 'Miss Babs'

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