I'm in a very sweet position. :beer: Friends have bought a house for me using a revolving credit account and have given me the option of buying it off them at the same price that they purchased it at by January 2016. :j I've been making monthly payments into the credit account and whatever I pay into the account will be…
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My New Years resolution is a tad early but I need to start writing down my experience of paying off debt so I don't slip. It's so easy to fall back into old ways. Firstly I have £4,080 worth of debt. To some that may seem a lot and to others not very much depending on what debts you have yourself. For me it's excruciating.…
I'm 21 and I have a VERY big goal. :rotfl: I currently live with my parents and aim to save £12,000 or more a year. My salary is very low (but I don't have any qualifications and I like my jobs). Monthly Incomings 2015 (approximate/average):* £650 1st job (currently taxed, but shouldn't be - will get tax rebate, then…
My partner and I are saving for a house. In all my accounts right now I have about 16k. She has about 20k. I see others have a bit of a diary on here so thought I would do the same for motivation / hear tips from others. My aim is to save about £500 a month, I have spreadsheet where I mark all my fixed costs, another for…
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