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dottyanne's debt diary

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  • dottyanne
    dottyanne Posts: 1,530 Forumite
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    Not really I dont think.........I suppose ive just got to be more strict with my budget and concentrate on at least catching up with everything, paying my minimums on everything else so i dont get charged and once up to date start sonwballing - thats how i should do it right? Cant think of any other way to do it at the moment.......??
    Focusing on clearing the credit cards in 2018 :T
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    I think thats the best thing to do, yes.

    Are you getting paid from the shop yet, or is it just your OH getting paid from it?

    How are you doing with the business bills?

    I feel for you, it just seems you are trying so hard, but theres no let up for you :(
    :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:
  • dottyanne
    dottyanne Posts: 1,530 Forumite
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    Hi Lynz - thats what i though about the bills - just try to play catch up and then tackle them to clear them..

    I am taking a small wage from the shop or i wouldnt be able to keep going tbh..hubby on minimum wage too so we do tend to have to keep the purse strings tight!!

    Im trying to plod on with the business bills but not real;ly made much of an impact - perhaps an updated SOA is in order??

    dotty xx
    Focusing on clearing the credit cards in 2018 :T
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Just out of interest then Dotty what do you and your OH come out with per month together from the shop?

    Yeah maybe an updated SOA is a good idea, then we can see whats what now- and whats gone :)
    :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:
  • dottyanne
    dottyanne Posts: 1,530 Forumite
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    Appros £141.59 per week Oh, me £150 ish per week........will update SOA this week and keep you posted.

    Its an expensive week for me OH birthday and D Step-son too!! plus 3 little ones need new trainers - why is is when you try to save in one area you have to spend in another??

    Fed Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Focusing on clearing the credit cards in 2018 :T
  • dottyanne
    dottyanne Posts: 1,530 Forumite
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    Ok - had a good day at the shop - mostly cash and not the dreaded card payments - dont mund taking them but they can !!!!!! the cashflow up altogether!! Been so busy this week were working overtime tomorrow to cover the work so thats a good thing!!

    Got to start some kind of system for paperwork both personal and business as im so disorganised.........any ideas anyone on how you keep on top of things??

    dotty xx
    Focusing on clearing the credit cards in 2018 :T
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Hello darling

    Ok. Do yourself a favour, and get yourself a nice cup of tea ( or cold drink) on the go and then come back and sit back down. Sounds like things are frantic.

    Im here for an hour, so lets see if we can sort this situation out once and for all, to be able to help you keep on top of things. :)

    Now Im not typing any more till you have a nice drink and you hav taken some deep breaths...
    :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:
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    you there and calm? :)
    :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:
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Yoooooo hooooo!!

    Well you can pm me instead if you want :)
    :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:
  • dottyanne
    dottyanne Posts: 1,530 Forumite
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    Hiya Lynz - sorry just been scoffing my dinner - im here - would you prefer me to PM you or chat on here??
    Focusing on clearing the credit cards in 2018 :T
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