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The "Save 12k in 2020" Thread!
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Hi,
#003 declaring £500.00 for October. Form has been submitted also.
Thanks
Kev4 -
#25 reporting in for September, managed to get some contract work so saved £1008 for the month (form submitted). Not sure how long the job will last as it is a rolling weekly contract but it all adds to the savings.
Saving goal for 2025: £17,561/£30,000 (58%)
Saving goal for 2024: £27k - achieved4 -
#38 Reporting -2689.73 for September.
Paid Cash for a Car and Insurance and Road Tax. Not pleased to see the savings go down but can't be help.
Save 12K in 2020 # 38 £0/£20,0002 -
Hello Slowly, #141 set aside £650 for October - planning to add more later in the month.
Thank you for the efforts! Cheers.
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It doesn't look like Slowly has been on since beginning of September. Does anyone on this thread know her elsewhere to check she is okay?Debt Free: 01/01/2020
Mortgage: 11/09/20242 -
She has still been posting on her Frugal Cottage and no-spend challenge Facebook pages so I think she’s ok.3
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I can nudge her. She is active elsewhere, as @Betharooni saysJami74 said:It doesn't look like Slowly has been on since beginning of September. Does anyone on this thread know her elsewhere to check she is okay?Save £12k in 2026 #2 I have banked £10,836.47 in 9 months, against a £10k target The Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2026 I have a £3000 annual budget for 2026 - currently £1971.56 to the end of Sep
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2027 thread brand new and sparkling - feel free to join us and say what and how you are planning
My keep within our budget diary is here3 -
I am - sorry! Too many plates, as per usual.Jami74 said:It doesn't look like Slowly has been on since beginning of September. Does anyone on this thread know her elsewhere to check she is okay?
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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Spreadsheet updated - sorry for the delay. Since going back to work in September I don't know whether I'm coming or going! I will be better
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
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Aw no need to apologise! Was concerned you'd fallen off the earth or something.slowlyfading said:
I am - sorry! Too many plates, as per usual.Jami74 said:It doesn't look like Slowly has been on since beginning of September. Does anyone on this thread know her elsewhere to check she is okay?Debt Free: 01/01/2020
Mortgage: 11/09/20245
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