The "Save 12k in 2020" Thread!

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  • I was going to quit this thread already due to a big reduction in finances this month but instead of quitting, I am going to lower my goal to 5000. Only 200 saved this month but this should go up slightly as the year goes on. Any savings is better than nothing, keep pushing everyone.
    Save £12K in 2020 #58 - £454.58/£5,000
  • Westie983
    Westie983 Posts: 5,213 Ambassador
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    Hi,

    Please could I reduce my target to £5000.00, I have been on sick since 2019 and now I have been reduced to next to nothing and applying for universal credit, so I think £12000.00 will be out of my reach at the moment..

    Thanks

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    Save 12k in 2023 #58 Total (£4500.00) £2500.00/£5000 = 50.00%
    Sealed Pot Challenge ~17 #24 Total (£55.00) £0.00/£500 = 0.00%
    Xmas 2023 £1 a Day #13 Total (£85.00) £344.00/£365 = 94.24%
    Virtual Sealed Pot #1 Total (£500) £550.00/£500 = 110.00%
    £2 Savers Club 2023 #17 Total (£25.00) £45/£300 = 15.00%
    The 365 1p Challenge 2023 #7 Total £656.19/£667.95 = 98.23%
    Total £4095.19/£7332.95 = 55.84%
  • Jami74
    Jami74 Posts: 1,017 Forumite
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    Aaargh! Job has just ended with one week's notice. Was expecting it to last another 3 months. Am negotiating my next job but it will be less. I might keep back what I was going to submit until I know for certain that I have more money coming.
    Debt Free: 01/01/2020
  • BVic28
    BVic28 Posts: 97 Forumite
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    #34 - Payday today which means all the regular monthly savings shuffled about. £444.97 added in total to the various pots bringing January’s total so far to 560.20
    Mortgage balance as of end of Dec 19 - £120,675
    MFW 2020 challenge #35 £94.62/£750; Jan running total - £94.62
    Save 12k in 2020 challenge #34 £560.20/£6000; Jan running total - £560.20
  • Suffolk_lass
    Suffolk_lass Posts: 9,341 Forumite
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    Westie983 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Please could I reduce my target to £5000.00, I have been on sick since 2019 and now I have been reduced to next to nothing and applying for universal credit, so I think £12000.00 will be out of my reach at the moment..

    Thanks

    Westie983

    That is hard Westie983 - best wishes for your fully restored health (and finances)
    Save £12k in 2024 - #2 target is £5000 only £798.34 so far
    OS Grocery Challenge 2024 25.04% spent or £754.10/£3,000 annual
    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 thread
    My Debt Free Diary Get a grip Woman
  • Suffolk_lass
    Suffolk_lass Posts: 9,341 Forumite
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    edited 24 January 2020 at 9:57AM
    laurababs and Jami74 - well done both of you for hanging in there. All of us have our challenges but reduced circumstances are so hard. Let's hope it all picks up for you.

    I have a dishwasher and central heating boiler repair in train, and DH's motorcycle is at the bike hospital for some preventive surgery - all unexpected but that is why we have an emergency fund! - just as well as I had just ordered 5 tons of aggregate for a major outdoor project, and booked two separate ferry trips to the European mainland - one for him, one for us. C'est la vie!
    Save £12k in 2024 - #2 target is £5000 only £798.34 so far
    OS Grocery Challenge 2024 25.04% spent or £754.10/£3,000 annual
    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 thread
    My Debt Free Diary Get a grip Woman
  • allie23
    allie23 Posts: 1,857 Forumite
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    My first update of 2020 declaring £3750 for January. This has filled the last bit of my Cash ISA and the rest put into an easy access savings account.
    January GC 2024 £135/£180
    Frugal living Challenge 2024
  • Hi all,

    Recently, I joined the saving challenge and I would like to update my "record".
    There is a question on update form: "Please enter your 12k for 2020 number. *"
    I guess this number is the same as I can see next to my nickname in the other file.
  • Hi all,

    Recently, I joined the saving challenge and I would like to update my "record".
    There is a question on update form: "Please enter your 12k for 2020 number. *"
    I guess this number is the same as I can see next to my nickname in the other file.

    Yes, it's the number you were given when you first joined (120 in your case, Silverspeed).

    You might find it helps you to remember if you add it to your signature below; I think it helps Slowlyfading update too. :)
    Save £12k in 2022 thread #7:

    Save £10,000 Jan-May 2022 THEN RETIRE!!
    Final total for (half) year: -£4,000
  • Even tho I am in debt at the moment I reckon £5k would be achievable. Please put me down too.
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