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Please Vote For The Dfw Official Slogan
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MSE_Martin
Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
Why a slogan?
Many outside this board are confused that DFWs' (Debt-Free Wannabes') signatures are boasting about being in debt. Of course the real boast is that DFW's are taking that debt on and dealing with it.
Thus the aim is to have a slogan that all DFWs together can add to the bottom of their signature which gives the message that this is about proudly working to get rid of mistakes.
It's not about 'no blame for being in debt' it's about 'being proud to have had a lightbulb moment and be dealing with it'
Where did they come from?
DFWs suggested them in this thread. Choosing wasn't easy but I've focused on those that get the message across to others (rather than those which are good - but really only for those in the know)
Martin
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Many outside this board are confused that DFWs' (Debt-Free Wannabes') signatures are boasting about being in debt. Of course the real boast is that DFW's are taking that debt on and dealing with it.
Thus the aim is to have a slogan that all DFWs together can add to the bottom of their signature which gives the message that this is about proudly working to get rid of mistakes.
It's not about 'no blame for being in debt' it's about 'being proud to have had a lightbulb moment and be dealing with it'
Where did they come from?
DFWs suggested them in this thread. Choosing wasn't easy but I've focused on those that get the message across to others (rather than those which are good - but really only for those in the know)
Martin
PLEASE VOTE ON YOUR PREFERRED OPTION
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
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Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 000
Which gives the best message about why you're proud to be a DFW 224 votes
Debt Free Wannabee: paying it back with interest
8%
19 votes
Have seen debt's dark side, now seen the light
11%
26 votes
Debt Free Wannabee: it's payback time
31%
70 votes
Become debt free the MSE way
21%
48 votes
Paying my way to be debt free
4%
10 votes
Proud to be dealing with my debts
20%
45 votes
Repaying my promises with interest
2%
6 votes
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oooo - getting excited now - my slogans been chosen - thanks Martin!!! When will you announce the results Martin?"A simple life freely chosen is a source of strength. Do not be pursuaded into buying what you do not need or cannot afford." Quaker Faith & Practice 1.02.410
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I can't understand why anyone would think we are boasting about our debts?
I wouldn't wish my situation on anyone,but we are here sorting it,I can't keep looking back thinking what if I'd done something differently,this is here and now,and yes I AM PROUD TO BE GETTING SORTED.
So to anyone who thinks we boast about our debts,come and spend a say with me,experience the constant looking over your shoulder,ignoring the phone calls and struggling with the budget,you will then see it's nothing to boast about!Debt at highest £102k :eek:
Lightbulb moment march 2006
Debt free october2017 :j
Finally sleeping easy in my bed :A0 -
livinginhope - don't worry - its just a few people. Remember many come on here and don't even see DFW - the signatures sometimes may be confused. This is to make sure it isn't
The poll is open three days! Then it closes and it becomes "official" - hoorah
MartinMartin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.Don't miss out on urgent MoneySaving, get my weekly e-mail at www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips.Debt-Free Wannabee Official Nerd Club: (Honorary) Members number 0000 -
i have voted already
and im proud to be tackiling my debts and getting them down Savings Total so far for 2023: £8,062.580 -
I've had my vote - yippey😁0
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I have voted too!If you obey all the rules...you miss all the fun!! Katherine Hepburn0
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Martin - you have to PROMISE to wear the slogan on a t-shirt the next time you do some TV, ok??
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Ooh, I can't decide!
Will have a think and get back to you! :think:Don't stress, relax, let life roll off your backs. Except for death and paying taxes, everything in life is only for now... Avenue QOfficial DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 003Proud to have become debt free... and striving to keep it that way
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Just voted! Fab idea
Official DFW nerd 187 :T Highest debt Oct 06 £23,319 _pale_ Cleared end 09. :T
Student again now and trying to fight the debts that are creeping up again :eek:0 -
Just voted too.
JxDebt at LBM £15231.43:eek: now £11397.43 Coming Down
Snowball says DFD [strike]March[/strike] Feb 2010
Official DFW Nerd No: 218
Proud to be dealing with my debts0
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