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First one to clear 15k gets a paper hat

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CAFCGirl
CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
in Debt-free wannabe
Hello :j

Following on from a post of mine called "I need a friend" a whole new "competition/challenge" was borne.

Now lots of people on this site are FANTASTIC, their motivation, upbeat nature and budgetting skills are the envy of many, and then theres a few others...

Those who for one reason or another just cant get on top of that spending diary, who always find a "better" use for that extra bit of change, and who can always find an excuse to spend a fortune in Primark (maybe thats just me:confused: )

So we need motivating, we need a regular kick up the rear to get moving and we need someone/or many people to shout at us and say STAY OUT OF PRIMARK!(again might just be me!)

Now noone is being mean by shouting at another so leave your feelings at the door with your shoes.
It takes a lot to be honest with yourself about whether or not you're doing all that you can, so I'm signing up for (well mannered) words of motivation, to see me get 15k of my outstanding debt paid off...

Day One : 17th October
CAFCGirl reporting for duty...

WHOSE WITH ME?!
Wealth is not measured by currency
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  • embarrassed_about_my_debt
    embarrassed_about_my_debt Posts: 905 Forumite
    Eamd reporting for duty!
    Debt Now~Total-£14,366.72~CC-£1,600.00~Sofa-£1,349.01~Loan-£11,417.71
    :eek:Debt@Oct 12~Total £15,674.60~CC-£1,636.40~Sofa-£1,648.77~Loan-£12,389.43:eek:
  • Scared1980
    Scared1980 Posts: 185 Forumite
    Can I report for duty???

    We have about 16k to pay off.... and I am the "money manager" in the household... so the more I pay off the more impressed my OH will be :D

    Also I want to enrol on some OU courses soon, so need to get rid of the money I owe them first :rolleyes: (oops)

    Lyns
    x
    I am a daughter, a sister and a friend.. but the role that fits me most is "mum"
  • milliemonster
    milliemonster Posts: 3,708 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped! Chutzpah Haggler
    Me me me!!! can I join???? I need £40k off asap but £15k will do for starters, have paid £25 off today so that's a start, only £14,975 to go:j
    Aug GC £63.23/£200, Total Savings £0
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Excellent!

    Hello everyone!
    I'm off to update my signature, and to try and formulate some plans to get paying these K's off.
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • Briggsy.notts
    Briggsy.notts Posts: 115 Forumite
    Can I join please? Need to go away and work out my debts but I know it over £40k. Will be more specific later. Need a kick especially with Christmas coming.
    'Proud to be dealing with my debts'
    20p savers= £158.00 :T DFW Nerd #1061
    Nectar points 3514 Boots Ad Card £21.30
    31/01/10 Loan 1 = £6058, Loan 2 = £8896, Caravan Loan = £12980, HSBC CC = £0 :j Car = £0 :j, Loan 3 = £2490, Overdraft = £0 :j
  • too_much_debt
    too_much_debt Posts: 3,218 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi

    Me too, told you about myself on the other thread so won't repeat it here.
    Sealed Pot Challenge #016
  • embarrassed_about_my_debt
    embarrassed_about_my_debt Posts: 905 Forumite
    Right i have set my stall out for this challenge!

    kick-butt.gif

    Here and ready to help! Aslong as i get the same in return! :rolleyes: :rotfl:
    Debt Now~Total-£14,366.72~CC-£1,600.00~Sofa-£1,349.01~Loan-£11,417.71
    :eek:Debt@Oct 12~Total £15,674.60~CC-£1,636.40~Sofa-£1,648.77~Loan-£12,389.43:eek:
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    welcome to the newest new faces...

    love the picture EAMD...

    Im still thinking of ideas..... will get back as soon as possible
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • Mike84_2
    Mike84_2 Posts: 71 Forumite
    Hi,

    Can I join this?

    I have got £14,393 to pay off which I am going to try to do by Xmas 09!

    Tall order I know but I'm determined to do it, just need the support from you guys and also here to give support back!!
    First to £15k hat challenge!
    Debt £14,393 / £10.49
    Savings £607 / £0
    That hat is mine!!!
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    welcome aboard Mike.
    Wealth is not measured by currency
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