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CrazyBee wants to be Mortgage Free!

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  • Newstartforme
    Newstartforme Posts: 377 Forumite
    100 Posts First Anniversary Name Dropper

    Great news , takes the pressure of a bit for you financially . Really hope this is the start of things being settled for you xx

  • edinburgher
    edinburgher Posts: 14,566 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    edited 15 February at 7:53PM

    I'm sorry you experienced that CrazyBee, that guy sounds like an absolute creep, you've had a lucky escape 🤮 That is one that you should consider reporting, doesn't smell right in my personal opinion.

  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,554 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!

    You absolutly swerved one with that guy. Whit a creep.

    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,554 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!

    Sorted in the end indeed so all good.

    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • dawnybabes
    dawnybabes Posts: 3,634 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper

    my mum has just been to a U3A group near her, she’s signed up for loads of different activities.

    Sealed pot challenge 822

    Jan - £176.66 :j
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,554 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!

    Have I mentioned meet up or similar before?

    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • dawnybabes
    dawnybabes Posts: 3,634 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper

    not for your mum, for you ? You wanted to expand your life so joining something like this / WI etc could help ?

    Sealed pot challenge 822

    Jan - £176.66 :j
  • Great news about receiving the deposit 👍

    I am giving up chocolate for lent! So if you do go ahead we can cheer each other on!

    MFW: Journey started Nov 2025. Due to finish Nov 2053.

    OPs: £30

    DC pension pot to target: 22.81%

    Mrs SD's 2026 Declutter Campaign: 🏅⭐️

  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,554 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!

    Good news on deposit.

    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*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • Newstartforme
    Newstartforme Posts: 377 Forumite
    100 Posts First Anniversary Name Dropper

    Well done Bee on securing a lodger , hopefully this is the beginning of things improving for you xx

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