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  • DancingInTheRain
    DancingInTheRain Posts: 1,639 Forumite
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    Would it be worth opening a LISA in your wife's name too if she's eligible?

    Debt Busting Again in 2026!

    Starting Debt 03.05.26 = £5345 Current Total 01.08.26 = £3987

    Clear M&S Card Starting Balance 03.05.26 £600 Cleared 05.07.26 💚

    Clear V12 Finance Starting Balance 05.07.26 £600 Cleared 12.08.26 💚

    Clear Barc!aycard Starting Balance 12.08.26 £940

  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 2,179 Forumite
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    I wasn't even aware this was even a possibility thank you. I have checked and it appears my missus already has one open. So we will start working towards that.

  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 2,179 Forumite
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    Happy Hump day. 2 More work days until that out of office goes on 😆. I expect the next two days to be pretty intense.

    I took my trainers back for the refund today, and the money was back in my account today to enable me to order the next size.

    Feeling pretty drained today, so will be an early night I think.

  • Smudgeismydog
    Smudgeismydog Posts: 712 Ambassador
    500 Posts Third Anniversary Photogenic Mortgage-free Glee!
    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.
  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 2,179 Forumite
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    And breathe….1 more day 😊…what a day….anyways that is done with and now time to put myself in holiday mode. I need to go collect a few bits tomorrow after work but then all prepared and ready to go. I treated myself to a nice bubble bath and now will chill for a bit.

    No money updates today.

  • alt80
    alt80 Posts: 4,689 Forumite
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    Not managed to catch up fully but I'm really pleased to read that you're looking to get on the housing ladder - you work hard and deserve a place of your own.

  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 2,179 Forumite
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    It is still likely to be work in progress, but we are at least moving in the right direction with it. Hope you and the family are keeping well.

  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 2,179 Forumite
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    Out of office well and truly on!. Work phone off and in the drawer, laptop off and work email taken off my personal phone. Time to be in holiday mode…only I could go away over the hottest bank holiday though 🤣. Today we will be doing last minute prep for it and making sure we have everything we need.

  • BalanceBy50
    BalanceBy50 Posts: 513 Forumite
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    Glad to read you have taken your work email off of your phone! I hope the 3 of you have a well deserved break! X

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