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  • dancingfairy
    dancingfairy Posts: 9,069 Forumite
    Hi - I would prioritise rent ahead of overpaying on the Vanquis card. Being behind on rent can be a cause for the landlord to start thinking about eviction proceedings and you don't need that - keeping the roof over your head should be your absolute priority.
    df
    Making my money go further with MSE :j
    How much can I save in 2012 challenge
    75/1200 :eek:
  • krustylouise
    krustylouise Posts: 1,501 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yes, in my previous posts I have said I will pay £100 pm on my Vanquis card and £115 pm {which my landlord is happy with} on rent. My rent arrears will be clear by October and then I will pay £215 off my Vanquis card.

    Thanks

    Kirsty

    PAD 2023 Debt total as of Dec 2022 £18,988.63*April £17,711.03

    Halifax CC £3168.21

    Halifax loan £6095.47

    Car finance £7639.02

    Next £0/£808.33


    #22 - 1p savings challenge 2023 £166.95/£667.95

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  • dancingfairy
    dancingfairy Posts: 9,069 Forumite
    As long as the landlord is happy then that's fine.
    Best of Luck
    df
    Making my money go further with MSE :j
    How much can I save in 2012 challenge
    75/1200 :eek:
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