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Pay off £5000 by New Year!!

Hi

I have decided to set myself a little challenge using the inspiration I have got from this site and running along side other challenges. I am going to aim to pay off £5000 by New Year - I don't know if this is physically possible but I am moving in with my boyfriend and have rented out my house, so my costs are going to be seriously reduced and if I can make a good dent, I will be happy :)

So starting today...can I do it?? Anybody who would like to join me in this quest or offer me ideas, I would appreciate it. Already do lightspeed and valued opinions, have listed a couple of items on ebay and amazon. Sold 2 items yesterday (for £8.25) but its a start!!

Lets do it :)
Debt as of 29/12/25
Overdraft: 1465.60 327.33
CC1: 866.75 500
CC2: 5699.85 5199.85
Total:8032.30 6027.18
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