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10 years later yikes

1stTimer · 2023-02-10 15:40:05

Hello all Here again for round 2… my first diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4529627/can-i-do-it/p1 I’ve just looked back at this and as much as I really thought I knew what I was doing, it’s crazy to now see 10years later here I am. I was in my 20’s and ambitious and honestly looking back on it now how…

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debtfreewannabe321 Posts: 10,509 Forumite

Today at 6:35AM

I totally understand the thought process behind keeping some money in savings, it feels like a safety net and I know how long it can take to save a lump sum.
Good luck looking for a new job, are you staying in the same field of work?

Emergency Fund goal - £1000/2000
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £800/£4500
Read 24 books this year 6/24
No Spend March- 9/31
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