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Ninety months to pay off mortgage - or as near as dammit!
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I agree with beanie. No point 'settling'. There needs to be chemistry, conversation and definitely some things in common.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £167.4K Equity 38% 3/4/26
2) £2.1K Net savings after CCs 14/5/26 (but owed £1.3K) so £3.4K
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £41.6K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.4K) = 47.6K of £127.5K target 37.33% 16/5/26 (If took bigger lump sum = 69.5K or 54.5%)
4) FI Age 60 income target min £17.1/30K 57% (may need more) If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%
5) SIPP £5.6K updated 16/5/261 -
Saturday night and I am on the sofa with the cat... there was an opportunity to join a night out but the cat and the sofa won out
I have spent very little money this week and have lots of overtime sorted for next week, also have many lunches organised so at least I should come out neutral...Mortgage OP 2026 £860/2000Mortgage balance: £31,763
Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £20
Boiler fund £2085/30001 -
My arm chair and cat won too.
Well done on the planned overtime and the relaxationAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £167.4K Equity 38% 3/4/26
2) £2.1K Net savings after CCs 14/5/26 (but owed £1.3K) so £3.4K
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £41.6K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.4K) = 47.6K of £127.5K target 37.33% 16/5/26 (If took bigger lump sum = 69.5K or 54.5%)
4) FI Age 60 income target min £17.1/30K 57% (may need more) If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%
5) SIPP £5.6K updated 16/5/261 -
I think I have been a bit over ambitious in my time management this week - this appears to be my only unplanned day. Catching up with lots of friends so that's good but perhaps spreading myself too thin.
Another new month and another over payment, getting close to my target for my first year.Mortgage OP 2026 £860/2000Mortgage balance: £31,763
Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £20
Boiler fund £2085/30002 -
Definitely time for a restAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £167.4K Equity 38% 3/4/26
2) £2.1K Net savings after CCs 14/5/26 (but owed £1.3K) so £3.4K
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £41.6K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.4K) = 47.6K of £127.5K target 37.33% 16/5/26 (If took bigger lump sum = 69.5K or 54.5%)
4) FI Age 60 income target min £17.1/30K 57% (may need more) If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%
5) SIPP £5.6K updated 16/5/262 -
Well maybe next week....savingholmes said:Definitely time for a rest
I have had a lovely week, caught up with lots of friends, walked lots and ran lots too. Good food and company and fabulous weather, feeling positive.
Next week I shall relax more.Mortgage OP 2026 £860/2000Mortgage balance: £31,763
Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £20
Boiler fund £2085/30002 -
I am not sure about the relaxing more but I basically worked and slept last week! A bit more energy this week but sick cat, I think she's on the mend now but it has led to lots of extra washing and cleaning...
Council tax bill in today and due to money back and the way I paid last year (due to moving in april) it's actually less than last year - result!
I have a few days off next week so planning to paint the living room, new rug purchased and I am looking forward to finally putting my pictures up.
I have a wee challenge with one of my friends to save an additional £100 this month so trying to spend less on shopping and leisure. There may be some interesting meals ahead.Mortgage OP 2026 £860/2000Mortgage balance: £31,763
Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £20
Boiler fund £2085/30002 -
What kind of delights are you planning food wise then?
I made myself a weird soup this week with a frozen casserole mix, a green pepper and a tin of baked beans and a tin of tomato soup to use as a base - plus nutmeg, all spice, turmeric, fenugreek and cayenne pepper. It's not the best ever but hey it used some stuff up.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £167.4K Equity 38% 3/4/26
2) £2.1K Net savings after CCs 14/5/26 (but owed £1.3K) so £3.4K
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £41.6K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.4K) = 47.6K of £127.5K target 37.33% 16/5/26 (If took bigger lump sum = 69.5K or 54.5%)
4) FI Age 60 income target min £17.1/30K 57% (may need more) If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%
5) SIPP £5.6K updated 16/5/262 -
Sounds interesting (as opposed to tasty😂). I have lots of tuna, frozen chicken, pasta and various frozen veg, I keep freezing chicken and forgetting to defrost it to use 🙄savingholmes said:I made myself a weird soup this week with a frozen casserole mix, a green pepper and a tin of baked beans and a tin of tomato soup to use as a base - plus nutmeg, all spice, turmeric, fenugreek and cayenne pepper. It's not the best ever but hey it used some stuff up.Mortgage OP 2026 £860/2000Mortgage balance: £31,763
Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £20
Boiler fund £2085/30002 -
With you on the chicken.
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