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Time to take it seriously

fraziola
fraziola Posts: 24 Forumite
edited 10 February 2010 at 12:52PM in Debt-free wannabe
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  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    Hi Fraziola - it would probably help us advise if you could put all the info in this budget template - http://www.makesenseofcards.com/soacalc.html

    For costs such as fixing cars, birthdays etc budget for 1/12 of the annual cost each month to give a true monthly budget.
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  • hi, put it into the SOA format - much easier to read xxx
    O/S Debt: PL £[STRIKE]15207.34[/STRIKE] £9884.55; HSBC £4060.99; Tesco£1430.15; M&S £5990.17; Virgin [STRIKE]£5158.69[/STRIKE] £4210.14; Egg £4619.00; O/S = ££30,292.42 AIM - To Be Debt Free 56 months
  • gfplux
    gfplux Posts: 4,985 Forumite
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    Make out your SOA (link - http://www.makesenseofcards.com/soacalc.html ) Try not to guess at the figures, dig out the paperwork! However remember a partial completed one is better than none. It is in fact one of the most important things you will ever do to start on the road to recovery. If you want a lot of help on this forum, posting your SOA is the first and most important step. After it is done it is very easy to keep it up to date. In my opinion everyone should have an up to date SOA even if you have little or no debt. It is a great tool to manage your life with.
    If you post it on the forum answer the obvious questions before they are asked so you get immediate feedback, such as :-
    If you have other Income explain what it is
    Mortgage – interest only or not.
    What is the age of any children.
    Council tax over 10 or 12 months.
    Electricity and gas any arrears.
    Water rates meter yes or no.
    Mobiles, how many.
    If your pets cost money, what are they.
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