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Starting to panic

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  • OliveOyl_2
    OliveOyl_2 Posts: 3,506 Forumite
    Whatever you do, don't go away!

    There's a wealth of information and help on this site, and this board is very friendly. I'm still hoping that we celebrate your birthday in a virtual way one day. :D

    Lurk if you prefer, but if you want to get rid of your debt, here is where you should be. ;)
  • shaziow
    shaziow Posts: 38 Forumite
    OliveOyl wrote: »
    Whatever you do, don't go away!

    There's a wealth of information and help on this site, and this board is very friendly. I'm still hoping that we celebrate your birthday in a virtual way one day. :D

    Lurk if you prefer, but if you want to get rid of your debt, here is where you should be. ;)

    I'll stick about :) I have started to look in a couple of other forums although I'm finding it a bit tricky! I'm sure I'll get the hang of this place though...

    I am up for a virtual party!
    Debt: £5343.67 + secured loan (August 2008)
    Target: Just learn to 'manage' at the moment!
  • Skint_Lynne
    Skint_Lynne Posts: 1,363 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Shaziow,

    Have you any friends with a car? You could suggest doing a car boot together. It's a good way to get cash quickly.

    Hope your birthday goes well, you never know, your friends might do a whipround and pay for the meal.

    SL x
  • shaziow
    shaziow Posts: 38 Forumite
    Not that are the car boot-ing type, that I can think of anyway! Could be worth thinking about though - my Dad's partner may be interested in doing one (and could borrow Dad's car which is quite big).

    Thank you :)
    Debt: £5343.67 + secured loan (August 2008)
    Target: Just learn to 'manage' at the moment!
  • shaziow
    shaziow Posts: 38 Forumite
    Still no ND pack but they are sending another one out first class (I spoke to them today). I didn't want to wait any longer so I got the info/letters online.

    So today I have sent the letters off with my personal budget (SOA effectively) first class. I know this could be only the first step in a long battle, but I feel somewhat relieved and pleased with myself.

    I have 'offered' to pay £3 a month to each of my creditors, as National Debtline said it wasn't worth doing it pro rata with what little I have to offer as some of the creditors would only be getting about £1 each.
    Debt: £5343.67 + secured loan (August 2008)
    Target: Just learn to 'manage' at the moment!
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