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Out of money and no pay until 25th? What to do?

Hi guys,

I'm in a bad position at the moment as I've almost run out of funds and I'll not get paid until two weeks on Monday.

I miscalculated on payday last month and paid an extra £250 towards our holiday, leaving me with around a tenner in the bank until payday! I've still got 3 DD's to come off (one of which has already appeared on my online banking list of transactions, although my balance doesn't reflect it). It looks like I'll get charged for this.

I don't have any credit cards and my bank won't up my overdraft limit. Also, I can't borrow any money from family at this point in time. I can try to contact the other two companies to postpone the DD payment, but apart from that, I really don't know what to do. I need fuel in the car to get to work, my girlfriend buys the food for the both of us so that's covered.

I'm in a bad spot right now. Do you know anything else I can do?

Cheers

BB

Comments

  • skyrider007
    skyrider007 Posts: 1,108 Forumite
    Payday loans? Borrow from friends or parents?
  • poppy_f1
    poppy_f1 Posts: 2,637 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    contact your bank quickly and see if you can arrange a overdraft
  • Payday loan was easy to use and I went through Quidco to get cash back. It is a bit expensive though so dont use it regularly. £60 cash back at the moment.
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • bandraoi
    bandraoi Posts: 1,261 Forumite
    Where do you work?
    Will they give you an advance?
  • Mark7799
    Mark7799 Posts: 4,805 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Barebear wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I'm in a bad position at the moment as I've almost run out of funds and I'll not get paid until two weeks on Monday.

    I miscalculated on payday last month and paid an extra £250 towards our holiday, leaving me with around a tenner in the bank until payday! I've still got 3 DD's to come off (one of which has already appeared on my online banking list of transactions, although my balance doesn't reflect it). It looks like I'll get charged for this.

    I don't have any credit cards and my bank won't up my overdraft limit. Also, I can't borrow any money from family at this point in time. I can try to contact the other two companies to postpone the DD payment, but apart from that, I really don't know what to do. I need fuel in the car to get to work, my girlfriend buys the food for the both of us so that's covered.

    I'm in a bad spot right now. Do you know anything else I can do?

    Cheers

    BB

    Short term - can your girlfriend assist or borrow money on your behalf?

    Longer term - get over the DFW board and post an SOA asking for advice. If you're sailing this close and you've maxed out your O/D you need to do some serious work on your budgeting.

    Good luck
    Gwlad heb iaith, gwlad heb galon
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