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Gemmzie's DFW Diary
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Good luck Gemzie:):j PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS :jPiggy points - 155
£2 Savings = £4Official DMP Mutual Support Club Member No. 66
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I think it went okay actually. No more for two and a half weeks now, phew...
I've been bad todayI went a bit nuts spending wise, get paid Friday though
And tomorrow will be more spending :eek: Going to see POTC 3 with mumNo longer using this account for new posts from 20130 -
I've just hit Silver in the Olympic Challenge, woooooohoooo
Won't be going for Gold due to exams and the like, but I've cleared the main chunk of my cards which was my main goalNo longer using this account for new posts from 20130 -
I finally got my contract change yesterday :j :T So need to sort a new SOA from now until October
Income
Wages - £444.64 (as long as I work 4 x Sundays - £396.59 otherwise)
DLA - £74.10 (until Aug, waiting on renewal)
Expenses - varies, approx £20
TOTAL: £538.74
Outgoings
Mobile Contract - £29.99
Laptop Insurance - £12.99
Contact Lenses - £22
Health Insurance - £22
Lunch (once a week) - £10
Petrol - £30
Uniform - £14
Clothing - £20
ISA - £20
DVD Rental - £14.99
Car Insurance - £30
Car Tax - £10.50
TOTAL: £236.47
Difference ... £302.27
Debts
HSBC Card (Dad)............0%........................£745.00 ...£50 per month
TOTAL: £745.00
Leaves £252.27
Woah, that's better
I may "overpay" the final debt - if I pay £150 then I'll be free of it from October which was my aim. Even when my wage drops to SSP over the summer, I still should be able to manage that.No longer using this account for new posts from 20130 -
Wow, they're great figures
you'll be debt free in no time. How are your exams going? I've got my hardest one on wednesday and am dreading it!
sf xBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
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Can't wait
The first couple were okay, I haven't got anymore until the 11th then they all come at once! Good luck for Wednesday xNo longer using this account for new posts from 20130 -
thanks! How are you today?
sf xBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
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Sorry sf I'd disappeared off somewhere else, I'm not used to replies :rotfl:
I'm still revising, still feel like I'm not doing enough! And you?No longer using this account for new posts from 20130 -
Just paid another £200 off my car from the money that I was owed from my parentsNo longer using this account for new posts from 20130
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