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So I nearly gave in and ordered a takeaway this evening but then I stopped myself and made something instead and it was very nice - chicken with noodles and a peanutty sauce, satisfied the junk food craving.
Payslip arrived and budget sorted for March. I am going to try and make £100 extra too. This means tackling Vinted…
Feeling shattered and looking forward to a day off tomorrow with no alarm clock🎉Mortgage OP 2026 £50/2000Mortgage OP 2025 £7700/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £33,546
Make £50 a month Jan £0
Boiler fund £925/3000
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)5 -
I am too good at buying on vinted.......
Enjoy your day off the morra.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 -
And I will have to have a wee browse to get the feel of what to write😂 shall not buy anything, must not buy anything…beanielou said:I am too good at buying on vinted.......
Enjoy your day off the morra.Mortgage OP 2026 £50/2000Mortgage OP 2025 £7700/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £33,546
Make £50 a month Jan £0
Boiler fund £925/3000
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)3 -
No need to write too much. It looks (to me) a lot easier than ebay & your first listing the buyer gets free postage.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.4 -
Enjoy your day off 😊
KKAs at 15.12.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £227,385
- OPs to mortgage = £12,881 Estd. interest saved = £6,203 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 2 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 4th January
Produce tracker: £10 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.3 -
Day off flashed past quickly! Budget sorted out for March including higher personal spends so fingers crossed it will work. Went to a sound bath last night which was lovely and hopefully cheered up old workmate I took along.Public service announcement - I bought the pretty white strawberries from M&S and they really just taste like regular strawberries so don’t waste your money! Must dash, off to see a film with a friend.Mortgage OP 2026 £50/2000Mortgage OP 2025 £7700/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £33,546
Make £50 a month Jan £0
Boiler fund £925/3000
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)6 -
Lucky you at a soundbath 🤩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.4 -
My friend does sound baths and we went along to support on their first event. It was lovely and relaxing 😌 although I think we could have been better placed in the room for more effect. Would definitely try it again. Following along to cheer you on your final push ❤️😁Emergency Fund goal - £717.77/1500
Weight loss goal 1 - 1/7 lb
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £100/£4500
New Diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6647063/investing-in-us-holidays-health-and-the-road-to-150k#latest4 -
Thank you both, the sound bath was lovely, I have been to a couple by the same person previously but would also like to try someone else just to experience different styles.
Tonight’s film was good but the hall was freezing so now on the sofa with tea, a hot water bottle, blanket and the cat.Mortgage OP 2026 £50/2000Mortgage OP 2025 £7700/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £33,546
Make £50 a month Jan £0
Boiler fund £925/3000
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)6 -
Oooo the excitement of another OP, another £750 today which knocked a whole 3 months off🎉🎉🎉
I am shattered and have an early start tomorrow for a day out with a friend but not back at work until next weekend so very happy.Mortgage OP 2026 £50/2000Mortgage OP 2025 £7700/7000Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000
Mortgage balance: £33,546
Make £50 a month Jan £0
Boiler fund £925/3000
”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)11
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