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bevan840
bevan840 Posts: 1,014 Forumite
Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
edited 8 April 2009 at 2:18PM in Debt-free wannabe
Hi, I'm new (obviously :rolleyes:) It said for new people to complete this so I've done it and any idea's on how I can cut things would be greatly appreciated!

Statement of Affairs and Personal Balance Sheet
Household Information
Number of adults in household........... 2
Number of children in household.........
Number of cars owned.................... 2
Monthly Income Details
Monthly income after tax................ 867.3
Partners monthly income after tax....... 987.89
Benefits................................ 0
Other income............................ 0
Total monthly income.................... 1855.19
Monthly Expense Details
Mortgage................................ 0
Secured/HP loan repayments.............. 0
Rent.................................... 484.96
Management charge (leasehold property).. 0
Council tax............................. 88
Electricity............................. 40
Gas..................................... 40
Oil..................................... 0
Water rates............................. 30
Telephone (land line)................... 30
Mobile phone............................ 70
TV Licence.............................. 11.7
Satellite/Cable TV...................... 0
Internet Services....................... 0
Groceries etc. ......................... 260
Clothing................................ 20
Petrol/diesel........................... 160
Road tax................................ 30
Car Insurance........................... 80
Car maintenance (including MOT)......... 20
Car parking............................. 0
Other travel............................ 0
Childcare/nursery....................... 0
Other child related expenses............ 0
Medical (prescriptions, dentist etc).... 10.25
Pet insurance/vet bills................. 20
Buildings insurance..................... 0
Contents insurance...................... 0
Life assurance ......................... 0
Other insurance......................... 0
Presents (birthday, christmas etc)...... 20
Haircuts................................ 0
Entertainment........................... 5
Holiday................................. 0
Emergency fund.......................... 0
Total monthly expenses.................. 1419.91

Assets
Cash.................................... 0
House value (Gross)..................... 0
Shares and bonds........................ 0
Car(s).................................. 2500
Other assets............................ 0
Total Assets............................ 2500

No Secured nor Hire Purchase Debts
Unsecured Debts
Description....................Debt......Monthly...APR
HSBC...........................1500......50........17.9
ASDA...........................800.......25........16.9
Car Loan.......................3575.91...91.69.....0
Home Learning Course...........330.......55........0
DFS Sofa.......................1500......31.55.....0
Total unsecured debts..........7705.91...253.24....-

Monthly Budget Summary
Total monthly income.................... 1,855.19
Expenses (including HP & secured debts). 1,419.91
Available for debt repayments........... 435.28
Monthly UNsecured debt repayments....... 253.24
Amount left after debt repayments....... 182.04
Personal Balance Sheet Summary
Total assets (things you own)........... 2,500
Total HP & Secured debt................. -0
Total Unsecured debt.................... -7,705.91
Net Assets.............................. -5,205.91

I think I've included everything this time. The mobile is for 2 mobiles, we've only just started my husbands as he was spending too much on PAYG, I started my contract in Sept and because I didn't get it from Orange itself I have to wait till half of my contract is up before I can drop to the next cheapest down (Should be June), I can then drop down £5 per month as it's an 18month contract, when it comes to renewing it I will have more freedom if I choose to stay with Orange. We've only had the landline for about 2 months and I don't even use half of my minutes anymore but because of not getting it through Orange I cant come down till June.
The Internet is nil because I pay for it at the same time as my phone bill, I have a payment plan set up which covers both Phone and Internet.
Car insurance, OH will be renewed next week and mine in June, I will be swapping when the time comes as we have found it much cheaper with another company, halves our current monthly payments!!

I cant think of any other notes there should be. So any idea's would be great, the ones already provided I will definitely look into. Thank you for the warm welcome, was a bit nervy about coming on here.

I'm hoping I've got everything correct and in the right place now :D
:idea: Jan 09. Debt @ LBM - £11936.55 Debt at worst - £12600.55 Current Debt (01/03/2012) £8,859.51 29.7% Paid off
Honeymoon Fund £410.40/£6000 House Deposit £1.50
:A Proud to be dealing with my debts. DFW Nerd 1177 :A
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  • TMoose
    TMoose Posts: 267 Forumite
    bevan840 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm new (obviously :rolleyes:) It said for new people to complete this so I've done it and any idea's on how I can cut things would be greatly appreciated!

    Statement of Affairs and Personal Balance Sheet
    Household Information
    Number of adults in household........... 2
    Number of children in household.........
    Number of cars owned.................... 2
    Monthly Income Details
    Monthly income after tax................ 866
    Partners monthly income after tax....... 987.24
    Benefits................................ 0
    Other income............................ 0
    Total monthly income.................... 1853.24
    Monthly Expense Details
    Mortgage................................ 0
    Secured/HP loan repayments.............. 0
    Rent.................................... 484.96
    Management charge (leasehold property).. 0
    Council tax............................. 88
    Electricity............................. 40
    Gas..................................... 40
    Oil..................................... 0
    Water rates............................. 30
    Telephone (land line)................... 30
    Mobile phone............................ 70 - this seems high, can you go PAYG, or use the landline more? You're spending £100pm on phonecalls!
    TV Licence.............................. 11.66
    Satellite/Cable TV...................... 0
    Internet Services....................... 0
    Groceries etc. ......................... 259.8 - this can be cut, try dropping a level, or going to the old-time cooking board etc.
    Clothing................................ 20
    Petrol/diesel........................... 194.85
    Road tax................................ 29.17
    Car Insurance........................... 96.25 - again, sounds high, can you switch?
    Car maintenance (including MOT)......... 150 - you're spending £1800pa maintaining 2 cars that are only worth 2500?
    Car parking............................. 0
    Other travel............................ 0
    Childcare/nursery....................... 0
    Other child related expenses............ 0
    Medical (prescriptions, dentist etc).... 10.25
    Pet insurance/vet bills................. 20
    Buildings insurance..................... 0
    Contents insurance...................... 0
    Life assurance ......................... 0
    Other insurance......................... 0
    Presents (birthday, christmas etc)...... 20
    Haircuts................................ 0
    Entertainment........................... 0
    Holiday................................. 0
    Emergency fund.......................... 0
    Total monthly expenses.................. 1594.94

    Assets
    Cash.................................... 0
    House value (Gross)..................... 0
    Shares and bonds........................ 0
    Car(s).................................. 2500
    Other assets............................ 0
    Total Assets............................ 2500

    No Secured nor Hire Purchase Debts
    Unsecured Debts
    Description....................Debt......Monthly...APR
    HSBC...........................1500......50........17.9
    ASDA...........................800.......25........16.9
    Total unsecured debts..........2300......75........-

    Monthly Budget Summary
    Total monthly income.................... 1,853.24
    Expenses (including HP & secured debts). 1,594.94
    Available for debt repayments........... 258.3
    Monthly UNsecured debt repayments....... 75
    Amount left after debt repayments....... 183.3
    Personal Balance Sheet Summary
    Total assets (things you own)........... 2,500
    Total HP & Secured debt................. -0
    Total Unsecured debt.................... -2,300
    Net Assets.............................. 200

    Just a few things I noticed, The good news is that you've got excess already, and should be able to snowball this off quite quickly. So at this point it's just a case of how dramatic a lifestyle change you want to make!
  • bevan840
    bevan840 Posts: 1,014 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I only just realised, the car bits were supposed to be monthly!!!! Doh! It's that for a year, roughly, I think, I'll get it changed
    :idea: Jan 09. Debt @ LBM - £11936.55 Debt at worst - £12600.55 Current Debt (01/03/2012) £8,859.51 29.7% Paid off
    Honeymoon Fund £410.40/£6000 House Deposit £1.50
    :A Proud to be dealing with my debts. DFW Nerd 1177 :A
  • doodledo_2
    doodledo_2 Posts: 4,676 Forumite
    Hi and welcome to the forum. Definately need to go back and adjust those figures to monthly ones as this will have a huge impact on your SOA.

    Groceries could definately be reduced. Take a look at the grocery challenge on the old style board for some good tips.

    Mobile phone costs are high is this for 2 mobiles? Could you possibly cut these down to a lower tariff.
    Proud to be dealing with my debts - DFW No: 712

    03/09/09 - DEBT FREE AT LAST :D
    Racing Hypno to Save - £10/£5000
  • tyllwyd
    tyllwyd Posts: 5,496 Forumite
    From the SOA you've posted, things look quite healthy - do you find that you have money over at the end of the month, or are you getting further into debt? That is the acid test of whether your SOA is realistic or not
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,576 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Once you adjust the car figures your SOA will be healthier :)
    Welcome to MSE :)
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    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

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  • rubyslipper
    rubyslipper Posts: 969 Forumite
    Hiya

    Just wanted to add my support and say well done for getting on board with MSE. I've found it a great help to be a part of this little online community so I hope you find the same!

    Good luck with your debt-free journey!

    Ruby x
    Sealed Pot Challenge 2009 # 650 (target £150)
    Long Haul Supporters # 158 debt free 2014
    Member of the Blondettes :beer:
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  • bevan840
    bevan840 Posts: 1,014 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    This might be a daft question, but is a loan a secure debt or unsecure debt? I got a loan 2yrs ago to buy my car and cant work out which its supposed to be in.
    I also have a home learning course which should be paid off in Sept, should I include this?
    :idea: Jan 09. Debt @ LBM - £11936.55 Debt at worst - £12600.55 Current Debt (01/03/2012) £8,859.51 29.7% Paid off
    Honeymoon Fund £410.40/£6000 House Deposit £1.50
    :A Proud to be dealing with my debts. DFW Nerd 1177 :A
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,576 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    You are actually in a good position in that your dedbts are quite low.Fantastic that you are dealing with things now.
    You could start a spending diary to see what happens to money that just seems to disappear.
    Best of Scottish!
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • ladybez
    ladybez Posts: 474 Forumite
    A secured loan is one where a charge is taken on a property as security (hence the name) so it will be an unsecured loan as you are in rented accomodation and Yes I would suggest you include the cost of the home learning course
  • bevan840
    bevan840 Posts: 1,014 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    oops, the loans are in the wrong boxes then!! I'll get there eventually! lol
    :idea: Jan 09. Debt @ LBM - £11936.55 Debt at worst - £12600.55 Current Debt (01/03/2012) £8,859.51 29.7% Paid off
    Honeymoon Fund £410.40/£6000 House Deposit £1.50
    :A Proud to be dealing with my debts. DFW Nerd 1177 :A
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