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  • puppy time :smile:

    She will certainly keep you busy, and thats a great strategy on the mortgage, I am envious of your rate :lol: Its sad the landscape has changed so much on that front, but, it looks like you are making some smart choices to maximise the benefit.

    Also not a fan of new years, going to do a fake midnight countdown with the kids at 9pm ( which is as good as midnight for them )
    Halifax CC - £2591.41 / £2591.41
    Virgin CC - £6094.33 / £6094.33
    Barclaycard CC - £7991.29 / £7991.29
    Santander CC - £6233.91 / £6333.91
    M&S CC - £3868.42 / £3868.42
    Natwest CC - £723.43 / £723.43
    Natwest CC - £4115.00 / £4115.00

    £31,647.79
    / £31,717.79 (99.7%) Since 14/12/2025

    Emergency Fund : £553.22 / £6000
  • Awww, puppy is so cute, she is going to have the best life, lucky pup!! ❤️
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  • benbenandme
    benbenandme Posts: 12,449 Forumite
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    So we have decided on a name ... Winnie  <3


    Mortgage Total: £49,992/ £75,000
    2026 Mortgage Overpayments Pot £579
  • Just popping by to say what a beautiful puppy , very good natured and fun breed in my experience,  fantastic start to your new year 
  • Aw I love Winnie - very cute! Old lady names are the best for doggos - my friend has a Peggy and we have Dottie😍😆
    I really need to sort out a new signature!
  • dawnybabes
    dawnybabes Posts: 3,610 Forumite
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    Aww Winnie looks adorable 🥰 too 
    Sealed pot challenge 822

    Jan - £176.66 :j
  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,457 Forumite
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    Love Vinnie lots of fun for 2026
    Moved to Denmark for FIRE by Aug 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • benbenandme
    benbenandme Posts: 12,449 Forumite
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    Thanks all, Tallgirl it's Winnie not Vinnie  :D 
    Mortgage Total: £49,992/ £75,000
    2026 Mortgage Overpayments Pot £579
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,679 Forumite
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    Winnie is gorgeous, how exciting!
    Mortgage OP 2026 £450/2000

    Mortgage balance: £32,645

    Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £
    Boiler fund £1625/3000

  • benbenandme
    benbenandme Posts: 12,449 Forumite
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    So I'm having a new years eve at home, ds and friend have just gone out for the evening, God knows what hour they may roll in at. I will be fast asleep well before midnight, I might get into bed and watch Pretty Woman at 9 then fall asleep :) I didn't envy them at all going out, it's freezing out there tonight. 


    Mortgage Total: £49,992/ £75,000
    2026 Mortgage Overpayments Pot £579
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