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Five Years On, I've Done It

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  • Jaymz
    Jaymz Posts: 801 Forumite
    Well done! It must of been hard but it seems well worth it! :)
    Saving for a deposit: £20,551 / £25,000 - 82% of the way there...
  • Chortle_2
    Chortle_2 Posts: 403 Forumite
    excellent news - well done :beer:

    Hopefully it won't be too long until there are a few more of us joining you!
    Highest Debt (Sept 04) -> £41,300 :(
    Debt Free - August 2006!! :D
  • moggins
    moggins Posts: 5,190 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Fantastic news, well done!!!
    Organised people are just too lazy to look for things

    F U Fund currently at £250
  • savingforoz
    savingforoz Posts: 1,118 Forumite
    Well done, Wishingonastar!!!! You must feel great. All the best for a fantastic debt free future. :beer: :T :j
    Life is not a dress rehearsal.
  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,937 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Wow, well done. And on my birthday as well :beer: You should treat yourself to something tonight.
    2008 Comping Challenge
    Won so far - £3010 Needed - £230
    Debt free since Oct 2004
  • Baileys_Babe
    Baileys_Babe Posts: 6,362 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Congratulations wishing on a star, what a fantastic acheivement :j

    Good idea to treat yourself to a holiday at the end of your first debt free month.

    What are you planning to do long term with all this extra money?
    Fashion on a ration 2025 0/66 coupons spent
    79.5 coupons rolled over 4/75.5 coupons spent - using for secondhand purchases

    One     income, home educating family 
  • ozzyfan_2
    ozzyfan_2 Posts: 599 Forumite
    Congratulations Wishingonastar! :j
    Fantastic news & really well done! :T
  • duncans-mum_2
    duncans-mum_2 Posts: 532 Forumite
    Thats fantastic!!!!! Well Done you. You are an inspiration and I hope you enjoy your extra money (MSE Style of course!)
  • Broken_hearted
    Broken_hearted Posts: 9,553 Forumite
    Well done don't forget to treat yourself to something nice that you can buy using CASH.
    Barclaycard 3800

    Nothing to do but hibernate till spring
  • Dr.Lou
    Dr.Lou Posts: 266 Forumite
    Well Done!! That is great news and an inspiration to all!
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