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  • Hey, 

    Back to subscribe and cheer you on!

    I've never tried to crochet or knit but maybe I should. 
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • bigbeff
    bigbeff Posts: 1,119 Forumite
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    Another £5.72 from prolific this morning. It's nice to track the numbers going down. Tax bill paid so savings wiped out, but I'll build that up again ready for emergencies. I've decided on two savings accounts, one for tax and one for emergencies. I need to close any accounts I don't use. I seem to have a couple with nothing in - I'll check interest rates and see which to keep. 

    Finished my hat - I'll try and post a pic later. I'm very proud of it. 

    Bit of exam marking to do over next couple of weeks to give me some extra income. Hopefully that'll help me meet my end of March targets :)

    Hope everyone is keeping well - I've got a mate visiting this weekend and we are going to do a CSI puzzle thing - sounds like fun to get some steps in... although I feel it may end in a beer or two! 
    Debt busting 2022 Total £15842.68 £0 (100% paid since 1/1/22)
  • Ooh! You should be proud, it’s an excellent hat 👒 
    Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
    🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊

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  • twiggy86
    twiggy86 Posts: 2,677 Forumite
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    Looks amazing!!! And your CSI thing sounds fun!! 
    Debt as at 5 June 2023 - £15,600.89
    Current debt - £6,450.00
    Total paid off - £9,150.89 (58% paid off)
  • anjyeah
    anjyeah Posts: 240 Forumite
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    Looks amazing! I agree with everyone else on here - a crafts stall is likely. I now wish I had the skills (or the patience to learn such skills) so I can turn it into a side hustle, lol. 
    My Debt Free Diary: Virgo In Pursuit
    Debt-Busting Progress: 2020: £13,200 | 2020: £9,200 | 2021: £4,900 
    2022: ongoing 

  • That’s a lovely hat! Definitely craft stall worthy too :)
    LMD x
    Life gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...
    2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017
    Sealed pot 2025 £5678 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3188/£6000 | Travel savings £1924 | Sinking pots £2126
  • bigbeff
    bigbeff Posts: 1,119 Forumite
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    Hi all, 

    Been a bit busy the last few days which is good. Not much to report really. The second half of my week is much busier than the first half. 

    Still doing my exam marking. Still plodding along with prolific studies - still trying to get rid of junk (although not so much going now!) I have had a good week and paid another £25 off CC due to not spending all my budget this week :) I'm loving the fact that my spreadsheet makes me feel so much more on top of my income and outgoings. Just chasing some late payers for tutees before filling in my balance spreadsheet. 

    Got a lovely weekend planned with my 150th parkrun followed by a celebratory breakfast! I hope you all have a lovely weekend, Time for me to do some more marking!
    Debt busting 2022 Total £15842.68 £0 (100% paid since 1/1/22)
  • Well done on the CC payment! And enjoy your park run and lovely breakfast x
    Life gets in the way...PADding is addictive...Saving's better than spending...
    2025 1p challenge #41 | Cash envelope challenge #01 | SPC #017
    Sealed pot 2025 £5678 | EF £1000/£1000 | Sabbatical £3188/£6000 | Travel savings £1924 | Sinking pots £2126
  • anjyeah
    anjyeah Posts: 240 Forumite
    Third Anniversary 100 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Little wins! Which reminds - I need to update my spreadsheet for this month. :lol:

    My Debt Free Diary: Virgo In Pursuit
    Debt-Busting Progress: 2020: £13,200 | 2020: £9,200 | 2021: £4,900 
    2022: ongoing 

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