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Snug & Sorted: Our Race to Mortgage Freedom
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I remember that feeling of a little part of me becoming a total hedonist - the bit that was in awed wonder that I could eat whatever I wanted for dinner for two solid weeks after running away from my sociopathic ex … 😉 It’s a good feeling and will give you the forward impetus you need 😊
KKAs at 17.04.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £216,847
- OPs to mortgage = £18,925 Estd. interest saved = £9,670 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 31 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 7th May.
Produce tracker: £108 of £400 in 2026
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Oh I'm glad you genuinely are happy about the divorce ☺️ I was too about mine. I didn't realise how small I'd made myself to fit in with my ex and to please him (never worked anyway he just changed the goal posts more). I loved decorating in pink as I'd been told I couldn't, I loved eating what I wanted, paying the bills how I liked and spending my money on what I wanted with no one questioning it. Enjoy your freedom and it's not hedonistic it's gaining back YOU ☺️. You should try making a list of all the things you want in your new home and stick them on a vision board to manifest them quicker 😁👏🏻.Emergency Fund goal - £1000/2000
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
Read 24 books this year 14/240
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