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The "Save 12k in 2021" Thread!
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Is the spreadsheet not updating or is my link old?2
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@ForestBluebells It's not old, I just checked and @slowlyfading has not been on to update since 4th October. I can nudge her via another forum, linked to her social mediaForestBluebells said:Is the spreadsheet not updating or is my link old?Save £12k in 2025 #2 I am at £4863.32 out of £6000 after May (81.05%)
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £1286.68/£3000 or 42.89% of my annual spend so far
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 thread
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No that’s fine I just wasn’t sure if I was looking in the wrong place or somethingSuffolk_lass said:
@ForestBluebells It's not old, I just checked and @slowlyfading has not been on to update since 4th October. I can nudge her via another forum, linked to her social mediaForestBluebells said:Is the spreadsheet not updating or is my link old?2 -
Spreadsheet updated.Apologies for the delayed update; I have been seriously ill for the entire month of October and I have been playing catch up ever since. It's done now though, and we're almost in the final stretch...!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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I'm really sorry to hear that, Slowly. Hope you are on the mend now?slowlyfading said:Spreadsheet updated.Apologies for the delayed update; I have been seriously ill for the entire month of October and I have been playing catch up ever since. It's done now though, and we're almost in the final stretch...!Save £12k in 2022 thread #7:
Save £10,000 Jan-May 2022 THEN RETIRE!!
Final total for (half) year: -£4,0002 -
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell… I hope you’re ok! Best wishes.slowlyfading said:Spreadsheet updated.Apologies for the delayed update; I have been seriously ill for the entire month of October and I have been playing catch up ever since. It's done now though, and we're almost in the final stretch...!Save £12k in 2023 #51 - £20,411.96/£15k (136.08%)
Save £12k in 2024 #24 - £19,331.23/£20k (96.66%)
Save £12k in 2025 #53 - £12,395/£20k (39%)
I built a new salary tool to help explain deductions and tax brackets. Try it here: salarytools.co.uk2 -
Hope you are feeling better now2
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Hope your ok and getting better now!slowlyfading said:Spreadsheet updated.Apologies for the delayed update; I have been seriously ill for the entire month of October and I have been playing catch up ever since. It's done now though, and we're almost in the final stretch...!
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Sorry to hear you've been unwell SF, hope your on the mend nowslowlyfading said:Spreadsheet updated.Apologies for the delayed update; I have been seriously ill for the entire month of October and I have been playing catch up ever since. It's done now though, and we're almost in the final stretch...!2025 financial goals & challenges!
1). Mortgage (started Jan 2024) £107,079.62 / £122,400.00 Overpayment total: £904.60 (Inc Sprive yr 1 o/p £19.16 & £55.34 reg monthly overpayment) Equity 28%
2). #7 Save 1p a day challenge 2025 £280/£780
3). £2196.23/£3000 in Investment ISA (34/50 investments)
4). Increase cash savings & saving pots
5). Keep debt to a minimum.
Favourite quote: 'Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gunna get!' Forrest Gump2 -
Hope you are feeling better and not pushing any recovery too hard - take care of yourself!Start mortgage date: August 2022; Start mortgage amount: £240,999; Original mortgage free date: August 2056
Current mortgage amount: £226,957.97
Start student loan 2012: £29,750; current student loan: CLEARED July 20252
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