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15months to debt free - I hope
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A whole stone off AND the house sale almost there...... excellent news!2026's challenges: 1) To rebuild our Emergency Fund to at least £5k.
2) To read 50 books (12/50) 3) The Re-Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg
Remember....if you have to put it on a credit card, extend your overdraft or take out a loan to buy whatever it is, you probably can't afford it, as that's not your money, it's somebody else's!2 -
Standing by for excellent news on the house. Congratulations on the weight loss too! Love Humdinger xx2
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Awaiting the house news, enjoy the theatre.Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.2
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I hope completion has happened and that you are having a lovely time at the theatre!
Well done on the weight loss too, that's great
"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 McGee1 -
Evening allMany thanks to all for your good wishes. Sorry to keep you waiting. Explaination below
House completed at lunchtime and we have the interim paymant that we asked for. The rest will have to wait until the solicitor is back from holiday on the 26th and then however long it takes him to complete the estate account. I dont think either of us can believe it is done.Just so you get the picture I am sitting feeling full of fish and chips with a glass of bubbly at my side. I am not sure I will make the walk tonight.The show (Les Mis) was excellent and as I expected shed a few tears through "bring him home". I dont know why but it always makes me cry.The reason I am late here is due to the buses or rather road works. There was a huge diversion through the countryside which wasnt a problem going as I alway leave plenty of time but coming home took about 2 hours from the time I left the theatre due to the buses running very late. It should take just about an hour and a quarter. Then the chiooy was busy so I had to wait a while.We are apparently going to see a car in Oxfordshire on Monday. He couldnt want something common.Tomorrow I need to send some thank you cards to those people who have helped us and order some flowers for bils neighbour who has been so good to us.over the last 16months.I am now officially shattered so will say have a good evening with apolies for any spelling/ grammar errors. I blame the alcohol.10 -
Very pleased that it is sold and that show was enjoyable in spite of the traffic problems.
Dxxx
(PS Hope you aren't handing over all the funds for another car to sit in the garage, you did all the work regarding the house, you did all the visiting over the last 5 years, he was your relative and you want to have plenty funds available for if you see a bungalow you want to buy so you get more house available for you to use 😃 )22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ 26 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you'll be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If youre not already using a thing you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'5 -
Yup, agree with Daisy here. So pleased there's light at the end of the tunnel for you @ladyholly xx2
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So pleased it’s finally got over the line.Sealed pot challenge 822
Jan - £176.66 :j2 -
Really pleased for you that the house has sold. It’s the end of a very long emotional journey for you. Hopefully the solicitor will sort things quickly when they are back from leave and you can treat yourself to something xxslowly working towards being MF one small over payment at a time :T2
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So so blooming pleased for you.‘Bring Him Home’ always makes me cry too.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.2
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