There is a life after DFW

snoozer

Every so often someone on here posts asking what people will do when they become debt free - people like Ms London are a big inspiration because she's saved for her goal of going to Australia.

We've only been completely debt free since April (tho' the bulk of our debt was finished in January. T hope no-one thinks I'm gloating but I thought you might be interested in what we have managed to achieve in that time:

1. Had a family holiday in Rome me, OH, DD & BF and DS and GF. Spent a wonderful week there in an apartment all on MSE principles. It was Cultural week so all the ancient monuments, Collosseum etc were free entry (apart from the Vatican boo hiss).

2. Had 5 days as a couple in the Ring of Kerry (again cheap deals but great holiday).

3. Replaced hot water tank (has needed doing for 2 years).

4. Saved enough to replace fascias and guttering on house.

5. Still got a bit of a savings cushion as well.

All this and we are still debt free - have got a cash back CC and pay it back in full each month and the freedom of not worrying about money is great.

LookingAhead

Lovely post Snoozer! I can't wait till I can save money for things like that too so I hope other people can come & post what they have managed to acheive too (MSE stylee of course) as it will keep me spurred on.

domestic_goddess

I am looking forward to when I will be debt free to be free of thinking about it and being able to do things that I cant do now. Its really good to see what you have done and you seem to be really enjoying life.

Good on you

Kevicho

Have you saved up six months worth of savings for emergencies yet?

If not, chop chop

Congrats on being debt free btw

elantan

congrats ive been having a why struggle just borrow more day today(thankfully have resisted the urge) your post has helped me see that there is life after debt

Annie_Fanny

Well done on being debt free - no one thinks you are gloating!

I am nearly debt free but am the moment can't get a fulltime job - it is so near I can smell it - it is frustrating!

Arrgh!

Well done and keep up the good work!

Annie

dottyanne

What was your debt at its highest if you dont mind me asking??

dotty xx

Broken_hearted

Why would anyone think you are gloating. You are inspiring others and showing its all worth it in the end.

davesgirl_2

:T that is great and a good reminder to the rest of us that there is a good reason we are scrimping and saving at the moment:rotfl:

amosworks

Congratulations, and there is more life when not in debt that if you are! What are you going on about you daft mare? rofl

*Hi-5's*

irchy_mum

Congratulations snoozer,you must be very proud of what you and your family have achieved.

You're not 'gloating' - just reassuring the rest of us that it is possible to become debt free and how wonderful it feels!:j

I think it just goes to show what can be done , it's a learning curve and you'll never want to be in debt again.

Well done
Jo x:A