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Basically i need advice

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On how to stop spending...

thoughts..?

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  • obay
    obay Posts: 570 Forumite
    Cut up all your credit cards, get a job and start saving is your best bet.
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  • alenax
    alenax Posts: 303 Forumite
    Keep a diary of everything you spend (keep all receipts etc) and then you'll know how to cut down on things you don't need e.g. coffee and a sandwich at work from a deli rather than making your own.
  • syedlfc
    syedlfc Posts: 54 Forumite
    obay wrote: »
    Cut up all your credit cards, get a job and start saving is your best bet.

    i only got one with 597 on it ordered a replacement i lost my other one..i will keep that at home...getting a job is hard..i need to get rid of my overdraft and cc debt before i start saving..
    alenax wrote: »
    Keep a diary of everything you spend (keep all receipts etc) and then you'll know how to cut down on things you don't need e.g. coffee and a sandwich at work from a deli rather than making your own.

    Hmm i will only take out £10 out of my card for the week and use it and will leave my debit card at home and only use cash..
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