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First month as a DFW

Hi

As this is my first month as a DFW i thought it would be good to set myself my first challenge!!!!

I am aiming to pay an extra £300 off my biggest and also highest interest rate credit card.

I have already shaved £18 off my sky bill by calling and changing my package.

Sold some cd's for £2 lol not much but it all adds up

Listed some books on amazon - still to sell

got loose change to add up and bank only a few £'s i think to date but will keep emptying my purse etc from today

going to ebay anything that isn't strapped down

trying to half my food bill from £400 a month to £200

cancel my AA membership as it is up for renewal this month but have a very reliable car and a friend who owns a garage so seems silly - £50.50

£9 from cancelling boiler insurance as I just found out it is still in warranty

Here's hoping!!!! may even get to £400
debt at LBM - £29163.15 :eek:
October £10/day challenge - £465.30/£310
October Shopping Challenge - £179.99/£200
October loose change - £13.59
Cashbackextreme - £15.08

Comments

  • Well done! It's weird to transition from freespending to a DFW, isn't it? One of my biggest mistakes has always been not counting the pennies, but even that £2 from selling cd's will bring you closer to your debt free day. :)
  • good luck with your first challenge doyda:T ....its always nice to get the sense of satisfaction when you acheive your goals...you are definately moving in the right direction...:D keep us posted!!
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