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2007 :: I aim to be Debt Free!

First post on here, long time reader - first time poster.

I'm wanting to eventually look at getting on the property ladder, so I aim to pay off my debts. I don't have much so this is what I owe...

£200 on a credit card (Student Barclay Card)
£600 on my overdraft.
£160 on a store card.

I also have about £600 on accounts to HFC for finance in-store, something I plan to have rid of very soon. I'm hoping to have it done over the first 6 months of this year, with a large chunk of pay-off from reclaiming my bank charges.

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  • Welcome to the board I hope you can draw lots of inspiration from here as I have to spur me on in paying off my debts as quickly as possible!
    Just trying to be me.....
  • Reformed
    Reformed Posts: 230 Forumite
    You'll get through those sums in no time! Get rid of the storecard debt first, I'll bet that's got the highest interest so throw all you can at it. This place is a haven to strengthen your resolve and remember the end game. You won't be a DFW to long, you'll be a MFW!!!
  • I also have my student loan, but I've filled in the forms to begin repayments of that, I'll look into paying more when I am in a better position.
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