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Teetering on the brink
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I’ve just come back from dd2’s college. Sadly I did have to break the no spend rule as I needed to pay £43.50 for her paper remark. In this case I deemed it a necessity as it could make the difference between her getting to keep her hard won course place and not. I’m just not willing to risk it.End ofDec-24Sep-25
Brother
5,400.00
7,800.00Overdraft owed 1,349.90 0.00 MBNA CC 10,534.20 11,481.53 Barclaycard CC 9,667.21 9,662.17 Fluid CC 0.00 1,046.44 NatWest CC 12,018.14 11,705.36 Aqua 0.00 1,127.94
Total debt
38,969.45
42,823.44Paid off in the month 211.33
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Hopefully it was an investment in her future.Mortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.2
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Random dinner of the evening is going to be a full bag of ready prepared broccoli and cauliflower plus a full bag of ready prepared brussel sprouts all thanks to Olio, a chicken breast from my frozen bag of precooked chicken and a bit of Chinese curry sauce to give it a bit of added flavour. I may or may not follow it with another slice of apple pie. 😬
At least it’s not a takeaway right? 😁End ofDec-24Sep-25
Brother
5,400.00
7,800.00Overdraft owed 1,349.90 0.00 MBNA CC 10,534.20 11,481.53 Barclaycard CC 9,667.21 9,662.17 Fluid CC 0.00 1,046.44 NatWest CC 12,018.14 11,705.36 Aqua 0.00 1,127.94
Total debt
38,969.45
42,823.44Paid off in the month 211.33
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I reckon chicken w green veg is a healthy dinner, even better it came from stocks! And absolutely right to pay ( if a bit painfully) for the re-mark.(i'm betting all of us are sending strong vibes to the universe that it helps her reach her goal)#33 in 2025's 365x1p challenge - assigning amounts randomly on a daily basis
#23 in make2025in2025
Jan's total :£34.93 (1.72%. Le sigh....)
Feb's total : £57.12 (2.82%)
March's total = £123.81 (6.11%)
April's total = £193.74 (9.56%)
May's total =£276.40 (13.6%)
June's total = £277.93 (13.7%)
July's total = £286.45 (14.14%)
Aug's total = £333.35 (16.48%)
2024 = 365x1p challenge #10 final tally £668.10
i apologise now, i can't type.
Or, my keyboard skills cant keep up with my brain.3 -
Re the car key battery; if you live near a B0yes they sell them for £1.I hope everything works out for your daughter and her course.1
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What size of battery does your key fob take? If it’s 2032 I have loads of them and can post a couple to you x1
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I chose not to eat the extra apple pie yesterday as I wasn’t actually still hungry. That leaves more to eat today! 😋 Just trying to work out how bad it is to eat apple pie for breakfast? 😬Weighed in this morning at 203.4lbs, down from 205.5lbs yesterday so going in the right direction. ✅😁End ofDec-24Sep-25
Brother
5,400.00
7,800.00Overdraft owed 1,349.90 0.00 MBNA CC 10,534.20 11,481.53 Barclaycard CC 9,667.21 9,662.17 Fluid CC 0.00 1,046.44 NatWest CC 12,018.14 11,705.36 Aqua 0.00 1,127.94
Total debt
38,969.45
42,823.44Paid off in the month 211.33
Interested in my diary? Check out...
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6580468/teetering-on-the-brink/p1
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would it count as one of your 5 a day?Mortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 12st determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge.2
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I like your thinking @in_need_of_direction !End ofDec-24Sep-25
Brother
5,400.00
7,800.00Overdraft owed 1,349.90 0.00 MBNA CC 10,534.20 11,481.53 Barclaycard CC 9,667.21 9,662.17 Fluid CC 0.00 1,046.44 NatWest CC 12,018.14 11,705.36 Aqua 0.00 1,127.94
Total debt
38,969.45
42,823.44Paid off in the month 211.33
Interested in my diary? Check out...
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6580468/teetering-on-the-brink/p1
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Definitely one of your five a day - plus sugary carbs - it's practically breakfast cereal!
You have to have a cuppa with it, mind.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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