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Stubblestache

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Saved 77.5% of take home pay
« on: July 12, 2017, 05:04:12 AM »
I've always been a saver, but I've outdone myself so far this year and managed to save/invest a whopping 77.5% of my after tax pay since the beginning of the 2017/18 tax year and it is in huge part thanks to MMM and everyone on the forums - so wanted to take this chance to say a big thank you!

Big things that have helped me save money are I work from home now, so that cuts out massive commuting and lunch costs, and I bike everywhere.

A big chunk of my savings are going on a house downpayment in the next 6 months or so, so it will be very weird going from high net worth in cash or cash equivalents to almost zero again, but then the real FIRE begins.

Keep up the good work all and thanks again!

nouveauRiche

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Re: Saved 77.5% of take home pay
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2017, 10:56:45 AM »
That's awesome!  Great work.

Rock on.

JanetJackson

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Re: Saved 77.5% of take home pay
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2017, 11:08:53 AM »
Wow! Great job!
Just curious, did you negotiate the work-from-home, or was it offered to you?

I love hearing the great progress stories on here!

Stubblestache

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Re: Saved 77.5% of take home pay
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2017, 01:40:23 PM »
Wow! Great job!
Just curious, did you negotiate the work-from-home, or was it offered to you?


I actually started my own business. It's tough and more nail biting than being salaried, but far more rewarding.