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Joyous January's NSD Challenge!

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  • NSD #14 today :) 
  • SueP19 said:
    bekah89 said:
    SueP19 said:
    Query.....do most of ypu exclude dd's? Not sure what to do 
    Yes I exclude them, any budgeted for expenses are excluded I think 
    Thanks I think I might exclude them too, they are a pain lol
    I exclude them as well, they are already budgeted for when I get paid and the money is transferred over to my DD account to handle them so I consider that I've already "spent" that money (even if it takes 3+ weeks to be debited from that account). 
  • SueP19
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    SueP19 said:
    bekah89 said:
    SueP19 said:
    Query.....do most of ypu exclude dd's? Not sure what to do 
    Yes I exclude them, any budgeted for expenses are excluded I think 
    Thanks I think I might exclude them too, they are a pain lol
    I exclude them as well, they are already budgeted for when I get paid and the money is transferred over to my DD account to handle them so I consider that I've already "spent" that money (even if it takes 3+ weeks to be debited from that account). 
    That's a really good point that they are spent already 👍
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  • cathybird
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    SueP19 said:
    Query.....do most of ypu exclude dd's? Not sure what to do 
    Yes they're definitely out! It's part of the rules: "It is fine to exclude necessary expenses eg petrol, groceries, pet food, etc, when it comes to deciding what is and isn't an NSD. It is also completely fine to exclude automated or recurring payments such as bills, mortgage or direct debits." Although I guess people could include a subscription or recurring payment if they felt it was an extravagance? But in general definitely leave out direct debits :):) xx
  • cathybird
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    edited 19 January 2023 at 11:46PM
    January

    Off to a start = image

    5 days = image

    10 days = image

    15 days = image

    20 days = image
    Target reached = image
    Target beaten = image

    January targets
    Adeley 5/25 imageimage
    Arwen 1/10 image beanielou 19/15 imageimageimageimageimageimage bekah89 14/15 imageimageimage cathybird 15/15 imageimageimageimageimage cherry 22 8/10 imageimage CMD79 9/16 imageimage craftingmad 3/15 image Crazycatlady2 16/20 imageimageimageimage Diane1276 10 funfairprincess 3/10 image GeorgianaCavendish 14/17 imageimageimage gm2917 8/15 imageimage HappyFriday05 6/8 image herebeme 9/15 imageimage jammy dodger 14/18 imageimageimage KajiKita 13/15 imageimageimage Karb 6/15 image Lanky larry 10/20 imageimageimage leftatthetrafficlights 10/15 imageimageimage lindsaygalaxy 7/15 imageimage LittleMissDetermined 10/10 imageimageimageimage LLM2018 12/20 imageimageimage Makingabobor2 12/15 imageimageimage Money Choices 15 MrsCautious 15/15 imageimageimageimageimage MummyRivett 11/25 imageimageimage newroadahead 9/10 imageimage outoftheviciouscircle 7/15 imageimage QueenJess 12/20 imageimageimage Rupacomp 9/15 imageimage Saver-upper 10/15 imageimageimage short bird 12/18 imageimageimage SueP19 4/10 image try harder 11/21 imageimage
    Newcomers welcome :)
  • NSD on Wednesday please and NSD Thursday too 
  • newroadahead
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    Another NSD yesterday so 9/10 needed some bits today so not one for today. this has been more by me not being well than planned to be honest.

    Thank you Cathybird

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  • jammy_dodger
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    edited 19 January 2023 at 4:31PM
    SueP19 said:
    Query.....do most of ypu exclude dd's? Not sure what to do 
    i  exclude  DDs  they  cant be  avoided sadly    14/18   for  me   today  thanks  cathybird
  • beanielou
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    SueP19 said:
    Query.....do most of ypu exclude dd's? Not sure what to do 
    I do.

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    I exclude cat food but if I choose to buy her a new toy then I would have to count it sadly.
    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.

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    "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*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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