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Diary of a 30-something idiot

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  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 8,297 Forumite
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    You can do this, it’ll make life so much easier
    June 2026, Mortgage free, Emergency fund fully funded & £200/200 cash maximum pb holding .:jWeight 12st challenge 11st 2lb

    Gift to children challenge £40k in 2 years. Short term gift challenge 7 presents and $1300 can by September.

    Determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection. I’m not perfect but I’m good enough.
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6673398/hopefully-cruising-with-focus-towards-retirement#latest
  • OtterSaves
    OtterSaves Posts: 5 Forumite
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    Thinking of you Foxand Flowers, really hoping this move comes off and is everything you need it to be xx
  • foxandflowers
    foxandflowers Posts: 546 Forumite
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    Buyer has transferred all the money. His solicitor is saying it is too late to exchange??? So worst comes to worst, it will be simultaneous exchange and completion tomorrow. 
    I just want to cry. 
    Or be sick.
    This time tomorrow it will be a distant memory. I hope. 
    ❀ debt at highest point: £51,062.14  ❀
    ❁ currently - £32,019.56 ❁ emergency fund - £252.66/£500 ❁ 
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    this verdigris will overtake your swords and your coins and your battlements, and try as you might, all you hold dear will succumb to it. ❧ 
  • Debsnewbudget
    Debsnewbudget Posts: 965 Forumite
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    4pm is the normal cut off.
    exchange and complete on same day will be fine x
    try and rest as you will need all your energy for moving tomorrow 
    x
  • slm6002
    slm6002 Posts: 4,626 Forumite
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    Very happy for you.  New start here you come :)

    Me, DD1 20, DS 18, DD2 15, Debt Free 04/18, Single Mum since 11/19
    Gym was it worth it pot £40.20/£300
  • Debsnewbudget
    Debsnewbudget Posts: 965 Forumite
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    Yayyyyyy 
    well done xx
  • foxgloves
    foxgloves Posts: 13,465 Forumite
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    Fab. This is an opportunity for a new start. Seize it with both hands! Wishing you all the very best.
    F x
    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!
  • SuzeQStan
    SuzeQStan Posts: 2,253 Forumite
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    That is brilliant news Fox - well done to you for sticking to your plan!

    I know it’s all so stressful but it’s also exciting 

    big hugs xx
    Lancashire
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    Solar Battery 6.5 kWh 
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    Mortgage freedom January 2024 - paid off 7 years early by making overpayments where we could.

  • Four_Seasons
    Four_Seasons Posts: 953 Forumite
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    Hi Fox, good luck for tomorrow the start of a new exciting chapter. Please keep in mind what other posters have said re hubby and keeping your money safe. Wishing much happiness for you in your new home x
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