And so it begins: The Pig Vs The Mortgage
pinkypig
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To provide a little background there's me and two piglets. I work fulltime in a job that I enjoy but which is becoming increasingly demanding in terms of time and energy. Consequently,I want to achieve financial freedom within 7 years. I aim to do this through a combination of increased voluntary pension contributions and overpayments on my mortgage.
I find discussing these things in RL a little uncomfortable as most of my peers don't really get where I'm coming from. The perception seems to be that to live thriftily is to endure a miserable existence and living a full life involves endless spendy hobbies and events. I know the folks on here are kindred spirits so I'm hoping for a place to celebrate success and to off load anxieties as I embark on my slightly scary but rather liberating journey to freedom
Original mortgage £112,000 . Final payment due August 2027.
Mortgage neutral achieved August 2020 - 7 years early!!!
Mortgage neutral achieved August 2020 - 7 years early!!!
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Hi
My first task is to collate a detailed and accurate SOA which I'm rather looking forward to (sad I know!). From there I will progress to realistic but challenging targets for extra pension contributions and overpayments. Wish me luck, I may be a while
PP xOriginal mortgage £112,000 . Final payment due August 2027.
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Happy shiny new thread! Hello. :j
You will be in very good company here pinky.
I agree about RL. Lots of people don't see the point. I think it's possible to strike a balance. I look forward to following your journey.
Good luck with the SOA
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Hi Pinky!! :wave:
Looking forward to reading your progress & cheering you onFirst home- Oct’16 until June’21: £170.995- Overpayments made £13,784 (25% extra!).
New forever home- Sep’21 £309,449 @ 2.05%. Plan to clear it before 30 years!!!!!!1 -
Following your journey (and hoping to encourage you)Outstanding mortgage: £23,181 (December 19)
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Hi I've given up talking to my RL friends about being mortgage free too. These guys on this forum are much more supportive will be readingBalance at start of mortgage Dec 2011 £87500
1 Jan 2015 = £73,735 Overpayments = £3,360 (average £280 p/m)
1 Jan 2016 = £66,558 Overpayments = £4,770 (average £397.50 p/m)
1 Jan 2017 = £57,756 Overpayments so far Jan £0 Feb £550 Mar £3022 April £690 May £1513 total £57751 -
Welcome pinkypig, I have to admit I was sceptical that keeping a diary would help, but now I have to agree that it definitely helps. The support from fellow MFW's is truly wonderful.1
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Hello pinkypig, and thanks for the name check, although Tilly and SSS are very much mortgage free, unlike me, so much better role models :rotfl:!
Well done for coming out of lurkdom, it is amazing how much a diary can focus you and make a difference to your finances.
Look forward to cheering you on. We're also looking at increasing pension contributions as well as overpaying the mortgage, a heady combination I still need to get my head around!
The burning question though - how big is your mortgage?Mortgage [STRIKE]16/03/2011: £190K 01/01/2017: £107,729.65 [/STRIKE] 01/07/2017: £95,979.89
OPs 2011-2016 = £45K 2017 OPs = £9250.201 -
My diary is becoming my accountability, I think 'what would diary world say about this purchase?' - not that the members of diary world would judge me, everyone is too lovely and supportive for that. But the mythical diary world aura would judge me severely.
I also think by taking hold of our finances we are setting a good example to our offspring. I don't believe we should burden our children with worry associated with finances, but I do believe we have a resnsibility to model good habits and to teach children the value of money.
I learnt such good habits from my parents (interestingly I didn't get pocket money until I was 16 and going to college) and, apart from one little slip up I've always managed my finances really well.
(I hope that sounds encouraging to you and not preachy or patronising)
WishOutstanding mortgage: £23,181 (December 19)
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Hello! I'm looking forward to following your journey!Original MF Date January 2035. MF Date February 20221
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Diaries are not only a good place for self-accountability, but they act as a brilliant record of your progress - sometimes acknowledging what you've achieved is a great re-motivator if you're not feeling it at that particular time
xI am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £201
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