3 - 6 month Emergency Fund Challenge (part 2)

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  • Scrimps
    Scrimps Posts: 362
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    Could I join please? We had a emergency fund of 6k but just had to take 3k out for a variety of car disasters and a new/second hand car purchase, at the same time as going down to 1 salary for the next 2 months due to maternity leave :eek: (thank goodness for emergency funds though, the series of issues would have been a lot more stressful without it)

    We need to get it back to 6k asap but my target to aim for for this challenge is to add 3k to it. :o
  • Dobbibill
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    Scrimps wrote: »
    Could I join please? We had a emergency fund of 6k but just had to take 3k out for a variety of car disasters and a new/second hand car purchase, at the same time as going down to 1 salary for the next 2 months due to maternity leave :eek: (thank goodness for emergency funds though, the series of issues would have been a lot more stressful without it)

    We need to get it back to 6k asap but my target to aim for for this challenge is to add 3k to it. :o


    Welcome Scrimps :hello:
    You are #22 - I've added your full goal to post #2. If you would rather it amended to £3k let me know.
    I don't think we realise the importance of an EF until we need it. Keep us updated, we will be cheering you on from the sidelines.
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  • No. 12 checking in - another £55 tidied from my budget and added to the EF. This takes me to £1255/£5400.
  • skye_blue
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    Hi (No 2)

    Nothing saved for a few weeks due to family member in hospital and all associated costs really add up (parking, extra petrol for journeys, treats for patient etc)

    So just my £20 interest to add

    Ive not given up just come to a temporary halt but after this months car insurance has been paid for hopefully back at it again

    Have a great easter break everyone and thanks to the people who have to work

    Thanks
  • Another entry for me please - an unexpected few hundred extra means my EF can go up to 30%!

    No. 12 now £1620/5400 :)
  • MrsMouse
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    Afternoon everyone, number 15 checking in with an extra £49.00 please Dobbibill :)


    Have a lovely Easter.
    MrsMouse
    #47 - 2020 MFW 449.29/1200
    #15 - 3/6 month Emergency Fund Challenge 661.89

    2019 ~~ MFW: 1122.33 / EF: £1000
  • Dobbibill
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    Post #2 updated.

    Well done to everyone managing to top up their EF. Even a little here and there makes a difference when you reflect back.

    My update - A cheeky £100 added so back up to £5550/£6000 for the moment aka 92.50%

    Keep on keeping on

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  • nyc_451
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    #9 Added a tiny bit to my savings, now it's £1,161/£3,000.

    Currently putting some monies away for a holiday in a few months time. Not that I'm in a position to take holidays, but need to visit my parent and that always ends up being expensive as I feel obliged to help financially once I'm there.
    skye_blue wrote: »
    Hi (No 2)

    Nothing saved for a few weeks due to family member in hospital and all associated costs really add up (parking, extra petrol for journeys, treats for patient etc)

    So just my £20 interest to add

    Ive not given up just come to a temporary halt but after this months car insurance has been paid for hopefully back at it again

    Have a great easter break everyone and thanks to the people who have to work

    Thanks

    You have a very good mindset when it comes to savings, well done. :)
  • Dobbibill
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    Post #2 updated for you blue_mango
    Keep on keeping on
    Dobbi :D
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  • FrankieM
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    Hi

    Could I join please.

    I paid my debt off last month and the emergency fund is the next thing on my list.

    Could you please put me down for £10,000. I'll update what I've saved once I've been paid.
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