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Lucy Thornton & Samantha Yule & Peter Diamond

Money saving queen who held eight jobs at university paid off mortgage in two years

A cash queen who held down eight jobs at uni and was labelled ‘tightwad’ by friends has managed to pay off her mortgage in just two years.

Emma Jackson rejected student nights out and instead of falling into a trap of debt like many young people, decided to save for a deposit for a house.

The penny-pincher has had the last laugh at those who criticised her lifestyle choices after becoming mortgage free at the age of just 27.

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