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DFW Quest - your most helpful tip!
JAMIEDODGER
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i was thinking about this earlier, i think the most single handed helpful tip by far is to use cash. i do all my banking online but on a monday withdraw IN CASH, my money for the week, food and living expenses. this helps me to see in cold hard cash terms exactly what i am spending. i can do a mini budget with this money to make sure i spend in the right areas, the correct amounts.
what other tips do you DFW's have which could help newbies and regular DFW's alike? please share you most helpful tips!!
what other tips do you DFW's have which could help newbies and regular DFW's alike? please share you most helpful tips!!
November NSD's - 7
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Life is about who you are not what you own.
Don't be loyal to your bank, shop around for the best deals.
Oh and learn how to cook great meals at home.Barclaycard 3800
Nothing to do but hibernate till spring
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Good idea JD!
My top tip has to be - keep a spending diary. As long as you do it honestly its the best way to see exactly where your money goes and to face up to areas that might need cutting back. It also works a treat in stopping me from buying things in the first place because I know I have to record the cost in my diary and can't bury my head in the sand about it!!
Looking forward to everyone's tips
Don't stress, relax, let life roll off your backs. Except for death and paying taxes, everything in life is only for now... Avenue QOfficial DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 003Proud to have become debt free... and striving to keep it that way
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Cancel Loan protection and take it out seperately - saved me 1000's
DFW Nerd #025DFW no more! Officially debt free 2017 - now joining the MFW's!
My DFW Diary - blah- mildly funny stuff about my journey0 -
Dont take loans from celebrities0
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Read SS's debt diary. 0
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Failing that a debt diary! 0
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southernscouser wrote:Failing that a debt diary!
What about don't buy really expensive car mats :rotfl:Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
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think about the difference between WANT and NEED. Once you have mastered this becoming debt free will be quicker and more painless.
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Count your blessings, every day.: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:0 -
thanks guys!! great replies so far! lol @ss....no one will ever forget those car mats hun!!!November NSD's - 70
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JAMIEDODGER wrote:thanks guys!! great replies so far! lol @ss....no one will ever forget those car mats hun!!!
I'm gonna be buried with those bad boys!
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