We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Midlife Musings and Measurable Goals
Options
Comments
-
bad news indeed, but I'm sure you will find a way to keep on keeping on in support, then you can save a big wobble for after
your relative will appreciate the care you have shown more than you might ever knowI think I saw you in an ice cream parlour
Drinking milk shakes, cold and long
Smiling and waving and looking so fine7 -
Sorry to hear about the bad news. It's so hard. When I had similar news for a very close relative I really kept expecting someone would say one day, 'oh sorry we made a mistake'. Glad to hear you and your sister are supporting each other. Hugs.7
-
So sorry to hear DIA
I echo the nice thoughtful posts above , but the only thing to add is that believe it or not this will make you stronger . You are made of strong stuff anyway , and life is crap a lot of the time . You have done a lot to plan your path ahead , and are still doing so . Time is the healer here imho and with so much going on , eventually you will get some sort of stability and manage everything even better in the future .Your mini goals in the meantime so to speak , will hopefully take your mind off for a while and keep you focused and help you remain calm .You're taking everything on the chin and not falling down . Keep going ..6 -
Very sorry to hear about your relative. xx"If you can dream it, you can do it". Walt Disney6
-
Sorry things are tough with your relative. Hugs.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £3K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £22.5K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.1K) = 28.2/£127.5K target 22;12% updated 6/7
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.6K updated 6/7/256 -
I'm so sorry DIA sending virtual hugs 💐Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.5
-
Hi there DIA,
Been catching up on your diary since last month. How time flies!!
Hope you are enjoying the bank holiday weekend.
Sorry to hear about your relative. Not much to say to make anything feel better for you, but sending you kind wishes. Not a great time.
Keep looking for your new home. You will find it eventually and it will feel right. Very odd and nothing much to put your finger on. The pantry was my winner (only a small room with shelves plus the washing machine and a freezer) and my friend's was the fireplace, but it felt right for us.
Been working a bit more on the flexi bank. Usually do one long day 7:30-8:00. It sounds long, but it is always busy and I actually don't feel that bad afterwards. I think it's because it is all consuming while I am there and I can leave it when I go. Different dynamic too working on the bank as I am in charge of what I do and where I go. Plus it is totally different to my regular job. The money really helps too and I feel liberated in that respect.
Anyway thinking of you.
Best wishes
xxx
7 -
I'm sorry about your relative too DIA. Life can be very hard sometimes, but whoever said it makes you stronger is correct, it also makes you more humble and more appreciative of the people you still have.
Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS6 -
I am so sorry to hear your news DIA. I'm glad to hear that you and your sister are supporting one another.
xFinally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
🌟
RETIRED: MAY 2021!!!!😀🎆
My diary: “Seasidegal's Scrimpy Retirement Diary!”6 -
Chrystal said:Sending gentle (((hugs))) DIA, and hoping relative is painfree and peaceful. XXXIf 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
Emergency fund 0/1000
Buffer fund 0/100
Debt March -1,119 (April) -889 (April) -498 (April) -378 (May) -875 July (190)7
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.9K Life & Family
- 257.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards