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i got a feeling its going to be a tight month

so far as some of you read in my other post. Work decided to pay me short. decided to let that ride and get it back on next months pay.

but as you can see from my sig i managed to pay £900ish off my debt this month.. i just had to tell someone

I have a trip planned with a few of my friends this month and with work paying me short i realy should not go. But this is the only 1 time im going to say stuff it. Its only for a weekend and i owe myself some playtime.

I know im going to have to use my creditcard to pay because of work paying me short. But its something i can pay back quite easy on next payday. im not going to go mad on my creditcard will only be around £100

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  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    Hi
    Maybe this isn't what others will say, but if you know it's only going to be £100 ish and you know you will be able to pay if off as soon as work pay you properly, then go for it and treat yourself. Well done for paying off so much of your debt in a month.
    Lem
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    I dont think this is a bad idea, I mean if you are getting the money next month and you know you will be disciplined enough to pay it back then I would
    :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:
  • kevin_M
    kevin_M Posts: 551 Forumite
    heh thanks guys i was expecting to get the NOOO dont if you cannot pay for it.

    lynzpower the card sits in my wallet and if its the choice of going short or using the card i go short. My CC is now for anything major that needs doing. as i have no savings atm its all going towards my debt.
  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
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    If you solemly promise us you won't spend more than £100 like you say then you can go ;) but you have to be good or you will be in trouble when you get back!
    DFW Nerd #025
    DFW no more! Officially debt free 2017 - now joining the MFW's! :)

    My DFW Diary - blah- mildly funny stuff about my journey
  • kevin_M
    kevin_M Posts: 551 Forumite
    hehe :) ok tine

    im busy using power post right now and setting up to add 61 dvds to sell on ebay :)

    going to have to buy some jiffy bags :)
  • piglet6
    piglet6 Posts: 1,532 Forumite
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    I agree with the others - well done on paying off so much this month:T, and as you know you are only putting the money on your credit card temporarily, go ahead and enjoy yourself with your friends - pay the money off next payday when you get paid:D . Just make sure that you do pay it off and don't leave it to gain interest...;)

    Piglet
  • got back from trip a wile ago just had no real time to post :)..

    being the good DFW that i am i only managed to use the CC for £21.

    Trip was mint tho just what i needed :)
  • Well done-that's really good :) Glad you had a nice time.
    Debts Jan 2014 £20,108.34 :eek:

    EF #70 £0/£1000

    SW 1st 4lbs
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