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New Debt-free site
whambamboo
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From the Conservatives.
Not entirely what you'd expect from them:
http://sort-it.co.uk/
I'm not sure that the use of the word !!!!!! is entirely wise....
Still, the site is pretty good and they are taking a stand against dodgy lending.
Here's their reasoning behind it
http://sort-it.co.uk/about_this_site.aspx
Not entirely what you'd expect from them:
http://sort-it.co.uk/
I'm not sure that the use of the word !!!!!! is entirely wise....
Still, the site is pretty good and they are taking a stand against dodgy lending.
Here's their reasoning behind it
http://sort-it.co.uk/about_this_site.aspx
My policies are based not on some economics theory, but on things I and millions like me were brought up with: an honest day's work for an honest day's pay; live within your means; put by a nest egg for a rainy day; pay your bills on time; support the police - Margaret Thatcher.
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Just had a look, I think it is pretty good and user friendly. I would definately have used it about a year ago it's a very attractive website but I feel we are on top of things now. Oh and they haven't got a forum so not as good as this!Debtfree JUNE 2008 - Thank you MSE:T0
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hi. thanx
just had alook as well.not as good as this site but another 'debt' site might help someoneDon't let the past become your future
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whambamboo wrote:From the Conservatives.
Not entirely what you'd expect from them:
http://sort-it.co.uk/issue01/
I'm not sure that the use of the word !!!!!! is entirely wise....
Still, the site is pretty good and they are taking a stand against dodgy lending.
Here's their reasoning behind it
http://sort-it.co.uk/about_this_site.aspx
LOL I'll definately be taking the !!!!!! test...
Otherwise I think it's a great idea and the monthly calculator is good. Seems very user friendly but definately aimed at young people in debt... but surely thats a good thing!
Well done conservatives... it's about time some MP's started trying to help us out of debt instead of trying to encourage us to get more.Total 'Failed Business' Debt £29,043
Que sera, sera.
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To be honest you have to give them some credit for trying. I wrote an issue for the parliamentary house magazine two months ago pushing politicians to take debt education seriously - so I am very pleased to see them trying.
The website is nice and glossy - though I think it does like a rather large amount of substance, and has some rather strange bedfellows in its links. Sadly they've also decided (or out of ignorance) not to tell people about this site
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 suppose it gets the message across to you! lol0
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interesting really as the conservatives were responsible for a whole generation of indebtedness by bringing in the student loans.
i used to work for the conservatives and i have a VERY long memory, No amount of gloss is going to make be believe a word they say.
Dont worry martin, Im certainly not jumping ship.:beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:0 -
It was the labour government who brought in the loans - I went to uni in 1999, the first year of the full loan, two years after labour came in power.lynzpower wrote:interesting really as the conservatives were responsible for a whole generation of indebtedness by bringing in the student loans.
i used to work for the conservatives and i have a VERY long memory, No amount of gloss is going to make be believe a word they say.
Dont worry martin, Im certainly not jumping ship.0 -
you cant have as i started uni in 96 and I have just paid off my loan from then:beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:0 -
If enough people go and leave a message via the "contact us" button pointing them in the direction of this site they might get the idea and include a link. I've already left one!
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Numpty wrote:It was the labour government who brought in the loans - I went to uni in 1999, the first year of the full loan, two years after labour came in power.
I went to uni in 1989 and received student loans in 1990, 1991 and 1992. I believe the 1989 crowd were the first to suffer frozen grants, loss of housing benefit for students, loss of income support during the summer holidays and the arrival of the student loan.Debt at highest May 2006: £27,472.24
currently: £13,353.25DFW Nerd 178Proud to be dealing with my debts0
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