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Thanks @Seasidegal58 @MovingForwards and @savingholmes I used to always have a book on the go, trying to get back to it
Today I ate a tech frog by choosing a digital format for something for the first time
Tomorrow:
1X Financial frog to eat
1X Financial frog to eat
1X Financial frog to eat
Dental appointment to make
The good news is: I had a sorting-stuff out/tidying up day. My tiny room is much improved.
Not so good news is: I had WAY TOO MUCH SUGAR
Tomorrow, I plan to get in lots of protein and some apples at Mr L to keep me on the straight and narrow...
Hope everyone is ok and had a half decent day?
If 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 3501000
Buffer fund 0/100
Debt Free (again) 25/0720256 -
Reading (anywhere) is definitely my happy place "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee2
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Reading is good, to learn, escape or know there's time just for you.
Hope the frogs were tamed.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.3 -
I love reading always have done. I love how you can get lost in a book.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)3
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I use the credit club on here too. Never had an issue.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/252 -
@jwil @MovingForwards @Sun_Addict love that we are all lovers of books
Thanks @savingholmes
Yesterday, I researched a financial frog with the help of @jwil
I watched lots of S2 of Happy V. Still not up to date and ready for S2!
Made some fab soup
Did lots of life admin, washing and organising this room. I try hard but it is very small and I have lots of stuff so it is an ongoing battle.
Today I had to support a family member. Nice to see other family members too.
Been doing well with YS food. It really helps when I am lucky there.
I spent a lot on fares but it could not be avoided. I walked three times when I could have used transport so saved there and got in some decent exercise too. On the plus side I packed food, fruit, water and coffee, so no food purchases.
£4 of my CS budget spent today on 2 books and an embroidered bag....
Busy tomorrow with travel and meeting friends. Will walk and ensure I use off peak travel too. Should be ok.
Hope everyone is ok, off to check other diaries
If 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 3501000
Buffer fund 0/100
Debt Free (again) 25/0720256 -
Enjoy your day meting friends , always a good activity.Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.3
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Have a lovely day, and well done on tackling those frogs!"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee3
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I know exactly what that is like DIY. ☹️. I have the same problems with the rooms in my flat. It's always storage that's the problem.....doingitanyway said:
Did lots of life admin, washing and organising this room. I try hard but it is very small and I have lots of stuff so it is an ongoing battle.Finally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
Finished Emergency Fund- £10,000 April 2017
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RETIRED: MAY 2021!!!!😀🎆
My diary: “Seasidegal's Scrimpy Retirement Diary!”3 -
Can any of it go into vac bags for easing up space?
Enjoy your day out and catch up.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.3
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