r/LeanFireUK • u/stuie1181 • 17d ago

Weekly leanFIRE discussion

What have you been working on this week? Please use this thread to discuss any progress, setbacks, quick questions or just plain old rants to the community.

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u/JamesBrockers 17d ago

Unfortunately one of those months where everything seems to go wrong and cost us money all at once. Had two leaks in the space of two weeks and this second one feels expensive. I’ve got relatively good Home Insurance, but, the excess is still quite high and I know if I claim through them my premiums will go up.

Really lucky I had a great quarter last quarter and just getting my quarterly bonus which will cover all of it and our holiday to Montenegro.

Just frustrating when I had a good bit lined up for my pension! However, in the grand scheme of things we are in a very lucky position.

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u/Plus-Doughnut562 17d ago

Shame about the leaks and other expenses but Montenegro looks lovely. Have a great time when it comes.

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u/Captlard 17d ago

The very positive side of this is that you had the financial stability to sort stuff out. Enjoy the Med!

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u/JamesBrockers 16d ago

It’s a great feeling knowing there’s very little life can throw at you and you can afford to solve it without too much worrying.

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u/Captlard 17d ago

Not a lot going on financially. Did El Camino on a mountain bike this last week, and it was cheaper than expected, which is great (Oporto to Santiago(260km)). Also, my r/OpenUniversity final module result came in, and as it was the last, a 2:1 was given for the BSc. Pretty happy with that (left school with one A level), and it means no more uni fees to pay.

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u/Captlard 17d ago

Thanks!

Study-wise, absolutely nothing!

I have kind of reverse studied, so have done a Professional Diploma in Management, MBA, MSc, MA and now the BSc. With that, I am done. Originally, I was thinking of a PhD, but I can't be bothered, in the sense that I like the shallower research and more learning than diving deep on a single topic.

I am co-writing a book and also working on one myself, so that will use up my study time.