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The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for August & 2026 :)

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  • maman
    maman Posts: 30,716 Forumite
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    15/10 AFDs please @cathybird

  • cathybird
    cathybird Posts: 16,814 Forumite
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    edited 31 July at 4:43PM

    July AFDs updated here  Untitled Image    Untitled Image and annual results updated here Untitled Image Untitled Image

  • satchmo1
    satchmo1 Posts: 3,613 Forumite
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    30/25 for me today please.

    I took great pleasure in the look of surprise when answering the "how much do you drink" question….

    What would you get if all you got was what you were thankful for?
  • tiddles
    tiddles Posts: 577 Forumite
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    21 today please Cathybird! (Definitely not my age!)

  • Vanlady
    Vanlady Posts: 300 Forumite
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    @Season_of_Mist, well done!👏.

    @cathybird I'll be ending July with 22/21 please.

    Thankyou cathybird for running this thread for us all. x X

  • Wanna_Bee_Free
    Wanna_Bee_Free Posts: 2,876 Forumite
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    Well done Season of Mist, 3 months AF is great!

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6621582/ynab-robber-needs-help-to-execute-the-plan/p1
    July NSD challenge 13/10
    July AFD challenge 1/14
  • RobM99
    RobM99 Posts: 2,862 Forumite
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    You are Chalky White and I claim my £5! Oh - I mean a gold start today please!

    Now a gainfully employed bassist again - WooHoo!
  • Jellybaby
    Jellybaby Posts: 1,707 Forumite
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    Ending July on 27 AFDs for me please. Dead chuffed with this as I’ve had a tough couple of weeks but didn’t reach for the wine bottle 😁

  • Optimistic_Saver
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    A rather late update from me - sorry for going missing for a bit! My final AFD tally is 19/10, this month.

    March 26:
    MBNA 6,130 - 0% Feb 28
    HAL 10,125.91 - 0% Jul 27
    BL 320 - Ends Jul 26
    Total: 16,575.91 less 7,000 Marcus savings = 9,575.91
    ⬇️ to pay down by Oct 27

    NSD March 15/22
    Make 2026 in 2026:
    173.01/2,026
    Vinted, YouGov, Bank Int & Fairer Share, Prolific, Quidco, Cheddar & SnapMyEats

    Savings accounts:
    Co-op 273.01/3,000
    Principality 600/1,200
    FD 2,000/2,000
    Santander Saver 400/2,400
    Lloyds 800/4,800
    Cahoot 50/3,000
    Invest 349.93
    🏆 ⬆️ Total: £4,472.94

    Mortgage: £54,048.73
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