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Turning Straw into Gold: Creating Long Term Security & A Solid Home

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  • OpalGirl
    OpalGirl Posts: 135 Forumite
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    Definitely money well spent. When you have so many things that you are trying to achieve it makes sense to outsource some jobs if you are in a position to do so. Not only does it free you up to tackle other tasks there is the impact on your health to consider.

  • MillQueen
    MillQueen Posts: 416 Forumite
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    edited Today at 11:47AM

    Thanks @OpalGirl, it would have been a miserable weekend if I had to do all the scraping of sand into the many cracks - the paving stones are tiny. I thought it was likely I'd also make a terrible job of it, having no experience of such things. I am very much not into gardening. Best to get professionals for some things.

    I have done my grocery order to arrive next week and used Sprive, so I got £2 for that. I ordered £80 of stuff which will make meals for at least 2 weeks, but I will probably try to stretch it out to the end of the month.

    In other news, someone invited me out for a coffee and I have suggested they come here instead. That will save me the hassle of travelling and I have mochas that were on offer for £1.50 for 7 sachets 😂.

    Updated last day of the month… focus improving overall net wealth…

    Mortgage: starting at -£222,469 (Jan 26) now at -£220,303 (Aug 26)

    Postgrad Loan: starting at -£8,974 (Jan 26) now at -£7,500 (Aug 26)

    Personal Loan: starting at -£11,466 (Jan 26) now at -£9,806 (Aug 26)

    Emergency Fund: starting at £5,511 (Jan 26) now at £2,548 (Aug 26)

    Investments: starting at £50 (Jan 26) now at £300 (Aug 26)

    Jan 27 Tax Fund: £2,627 / £3,298 (Aug)

    Net Wealth: starting at £18,778 (May 26) now at £15,255 (Aug 26)

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