July 2025 NSD challenge
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Joyful July's No-Spend Days Challenge!
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Sorry to hear that. Of course it’s heavy. Take care of yourself.laurenh1 said:One today. Found out today nothing can be done for my Dad so today feels heavy. Might have to get a take away tomorrow after work but trying to be good under the circumstances xxI 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.
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One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.2 -
As at 17.04.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £216,847
- OPs to mortgage = £17,793 Estd. interest saved = £9,021 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 28 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 23rd April.
Produce tracker: £78 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.2 -
NSD here today 😊
KKAs at 17.04.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £216,847
- OPs to mortgage = £17,793 Estd. interest saved = £9,021 to date
c. 16 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 28 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 23rd April.
Produce tracker: £78 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.1 -
So sorry to read this — please be as kind to you as you can. ❤️laurenh1 said:One today. Found out today nothing can be done for my Dad so today feels heavy. Might have to get a take away tomorrow after work but trying to be good under the circumstances xx2 -
Number 11 for me today. On a roll x1
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Not today, not yesterday and not tomorrow , I am buying extra groceries for pack ups (lunches) for my new job on MondayXX I really need to get back in the right mind setXX1
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July targetsAuntieL 2/18
beanielou 16/19
BridgetTheCat 10/8
Caeraugirl 10cathybird 8/15
Changeyourlife25 7/10
Crazybee787 3/19
Crazycatlady2 3/15
cuddlymarm 15CynicalPinnacle 10Dizzycap 16/20
Doris17 7/15
InDebtEnby 6/12
IRunFar 10Jay1 2 10/14
KajiKita 14/15
laurenh1 11/18
LittleMissDetermined 15Money Choices 12Optimistic Saver 6/18
Pinkpieuni 8/10
QueenJess 6/15
short bird 10/18
thepurplepixie 6/15
Thriftymissus 11/TF
VickyA 2 5/10
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Another one for meCurrent No Spend Challenge: 13/13
2025 No Spend Days: 51/150
Bank Loan Original End Date: 08/2030
Current End Date: 01/20302 -
Declaring a NSD today. Not sure I’m going to make my target this month!2026 decluttering: 1,120 🤑🥉 ⭐️🥈🥇 ⭐️ ⭐️💎 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️🏆⭐️
2026 use up challenge: 317🥉 ⭐️🥈🥇 ⭐️ ⭐️💎 ⭐️🏆⭐️
2026 decluttering goals I Use up Challenge: 🥉52 🥈100 🥇250 💎365 🏆1,000 👑3,000I 🥉25 🥈50 🥇100 💎150 🏆300 👑1,0001
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