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  • InDebtEnby
    InDebtEnby Posts: 192 Forumite
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    I think I overcomplicated the budget this month by putting money in to a sinking fund for things I would have paid for from my "other" category in my regular budget. it also makes it look like I have more no-spend days as I keep track on a different section of the spreadsheet.

    I will put aside money for holidays and car maintenance, but not for hobbies and homewares. 

    I might keep the one for the cat as I bulk buy his food and litter so I regularly go over budget one month and then under the next. 
    Current No Spend Challenge: 1/13
    2025 No Spend Days: 135/150
    Bank Loan Original End Date: 08/2030
    Current End Date: 08/2030
  • Rhyddid2026
    Rhyddid2026 Posts: 630 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    A big part of this journey is figuring out what works best for our individual needs. It's good to try new things but we don't have to stick to them if they don't serve us well.
    Debts                04/01/25         01/11/25   
    Natwest2           £6,509.97       £5,700 
    NatWest CC      £7,612.74       £6,755
    Lloyds CC          £6,112.60      £4,815
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £0
    CC total             £20,411.34     £17,270
    TSB OD             £500              £0
    1st Direct OD     £600              £0
    Car loan             £4,000           £4,000
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £8,710
    Total                   £36,195.78    £29,980
  • InDebtEnby
    InDebtEnby Posts: 192 Forumite
    100 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Payday today so I've done the money shuffle and put everything in to the correct accounts. Last big payday before I go down to part time hours so squirrelling as much away as I can now. I'll apply for Christmas jobs soon since there are a few already on Indeed.
    Current No Spend Challenge: 1/13
    2025 No Spend Days: 135/150
    Bank Loan Original End Date: 08/2030
    Current End Date: 08/2030
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