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Many thanks for the information but not really interested in pursuing these. I am happy enough doing a few surveys now and again. Take care.Organgrinder said:Hi Baron, not sure if you participate in this sort of thing but mse has lots of free cash offers at the mo.
Eg quidco which i just used to renew car insurance with £45 back and also an introductory £30 back if spending £5. Also wealthify - if you've got an account you can see if a family member or friend will invest £250 for 3 months. If so you each get £50.
I'm now at about £600 for the year to date all told and it's taken me about 2-3 hours max.1 -
Hi Baron,
Thanks for the round up, it’s interesting to see how your finances are working out. Your £1200 current account balance is very consistent.
when is your surgery?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Pension, Debt Free Wanabee, and Over 50 Money Saving boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the Report button, or by e-mailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.1 -
I always aim to have £1200 in my bank account on the last day of the month. The larger DDs leave the account before my occupational pension is paid in on the 14th of the month.
My surgery is next Tuesday!
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I also find it interesting to see how others budgets & finances are worked out. Good luck for the surgery hope all goes well0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).
Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1
Living off savings diary
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p11 -
Leasing all the way on cars.I have always leased.No hassle & no stress.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.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"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.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.3 -
Oh & detached bungalows are the best.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.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"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.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.3 -
Sorry, I have been posting as I read.Hope surgery goes well 😊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.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"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.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.3 -
Just registered for my language course that takes place in the afternoon of my day off. As I work in education the course is free and lasts 34 weeks, for 3 hours a week.
My plan is to clean the house in the morning, do my course in the afternoon, and then in the evening I participate in online cycling races with a team.
I can't quite explain how this one day seems to have given me a new lease of life!7 -
just reading this thread after returning from a 2 wk cruise with my Brother and Sister. Unfortunately, he was unwell with a bad chest for most of it.Tomorrow I will benefit from my first Monday off now I have gone 4 days at school. I haven't had a new contract yet, but with paying less pension, tax, NI and being due a pay rise I shouldn't feel too much of a difference
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Hope all goes well with the surgery Baron_Dale. Take care.2
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