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  • Jessy103
    Jessy103 Posts: 2,599 Forumite
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    You've done fantastic, SC! Looking forward to reading the new diary! x
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  • South_coast
    South_coast Posts: 6,322 Forumite
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    Thanks Jessy 😀
    Mortgage start: £65,495 (March 2016)
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  • newgirly
    newgirly Posts: 9,518 Forumite
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    You have had a fantastic year sc well done! 
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  • South_coast
    South_coast Posts: 6,322 Forumite
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    Thank you x
    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!!!
  • killerpeaty
    killerpeaty Posts: 2,670 Forumite
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    Brilliant work this year, you've done amazing things. 
  • QueenJess
    QueenJess Posts: 4,718 Forumite
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    I was wondering what the best survey sites are for vouchers and thought you’d know @South_coast. Just thought a few vouchers for any grocery places or M&S would come in handy for treats etc.
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  • South_coast
    South_coast Posts: 6,322 Forumite
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    Hmmm, for vouchers I'd say Shop & Scan, Consumer Pulse and i-Say (the latter sends me into a murderous rage every time I use it, but DFOD does really well on it so maybe it's just me 🤣!)
    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!!!
  • QueenJess
    QueenJess Posts: 4,718 Forumite
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    Thanks! I’ll check them out.
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