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Credit card exhilliration

Oh I feel so refreshed!

Last night, hubby said oh don't forget to pay the credit card, so we sat down together to pay the bills and tidy up the finances.

He went to the index file where I keep all the cards we own, everything from membership to loyalty to bank cards.

He went through it and between us we closed at least 4 credit cards, cut them up, and then cleared the silly balance on another card, I have enough money comming in from selling my car next weekend, so that I will clear my credit card debt next week.

It's amazing how 'light' I feel.

I also went through the files and binned all the old statements for next and credit cards where I only used them for the balance transfer. (shredding them of course)

I almost feel so organised, it's scary!

I thought I would share this, so that it may inspire someone, somewhere, that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Greenwellies

Comments

  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Excellent news!! Such a great feeling isnt it!!
    xx
    :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:
  • Sure is, I'm just about to update my main thread with last nights thrilling events!

    LOL

    GW
  • Cool, well done!!!!

    I think you've had your lightbulb haven't you!!
    Official DFW Nerd no. 082! :cool:
    Debt @ 01/01/2014 £16,956 Debt now: £0.00 :j
    Aims:[STRIKE] clear debt, get married, buy a house[/STRIKE] :D ALL DONE!!
  • lazy&indebt
    lazy&indebt Posts: 597 Forumite
    well done! It's great to be organised!
    Was debt free... then went travelling!
  • Well maybe I have had that moment. But I am sightly confused. I will still be paying £300 per month for the car, but it doesn't bother me because I have budgeted for it. So am I still away with the fairies?

    GW
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