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That's absolutely fine @Tattypud - that is what I do too!Tattypud said:I'm going to declare towards the end of January if that's ok just so I can add any left over pennies just before pay day.Save £12k in 2025 #2 I saved £14,660.97 of £6000 or 244.35% of my target. The 2026 Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I finished the year at £2880.99/£3000 or 96.03% of my annual spend so I am sticking with a £3000 annual budget for 2026
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2026 discussion thread
My keep within our budget diary is here2 -
#09 a little bit of interest so might as well drop it in here so it will be £1,817 for jan.
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#14 declaring £2501.58 for January.
Which is a strong start to the year, don't know if I can keep it up
£12k in 26 #14 £2501.58/£12k 25 #14 £19,041.66/£18k 24 #14 £15,653.11/£18k 23 #14 £17,195.80/£18k 22 #20 £23,024.86/£23k3 -
#13 Reporting £794.74 for January
... awaiting the addition of my Darlington RS interest, but my declaration might be waiting forever with the time that is taking to be resolved.1 -
#34 Reporting £3000 for January.
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Hi,#003 declaring £500 for January.ThanksKev2
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I’m not going to be able to report in until the end of the month. Hope that’s ok.“Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming” 🐠https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6098084/discount-duck-s-quest-for-mortgage-freedom#latest1
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That is fine (me too!) I always report the previous month, once complete, of my scrapings and interest/dividends or they are not complete.DiscountDuck said:I’m not going to be able to report in until the end of the month. Hope that’s ok.
I think those that account for their savings though regular savers and contributions when paid can report earlier, but we are happy for all sorts here, (including those who trickle in updates through the month) - it all keeps the conversation and support for one another going in the threadSave £12k in 2025 #2 I saved £14,660.97 of £6000 or 244.35% of my target. The 2026 Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I finished the year at £2880.99/£3000 or 96.03% of my annual spend so I am sticking with a £3000 annual budget for 2026
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2026 discussion thread
My keep within our budget diary is here2
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