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So glad I found this website!!

In the 10 days or so since I have found this website - I have been inspired to change my approach to clearing all debt. With the help of articles and advice on this site, in 10 days I have :

- Approached my endowment company about making a shortfall claim
- Saved a delivery charge from Tesco
- Started a "Mortgage Pig"
- Received 5 free sims cards
- Sent off for a free shower gel
- sent off for two free packs of sanitary towels
- used loads of vouchers
- joined Pigsback
- and most importantly made a plan regarding clearing my debts!!

So a big thank you to Martin and everyone who has posted tips!! I look forward to seeing what else i can find (although worried I might get obsessed!).
DFW No. 344
Proud to be dealing with my debts!!:T

Comments

  • raq
    raq Posts: 1,716 Forumite
    hope your succesful as I tried in november on a number of bargains and haven't received anything
    :A Tomorrow's just another day - keep smiling
  • moxie_2
    moxie_2 Posts: 609 Forumite
    Hi there, it's a wonderful website, there are lots of parts that I am still discovering. You will get obsessed, I guarantee!
    Total debt May 2005 £83,232 :eek:
    Total Debt November 2009 £0! DEBT FREE!
    Proud to have dealt with my debts
    Official DFW Nerd Club member no. 028
  • dlb
    dlb Posts: 2,488 Forumite
    Obsessed isnt the word, i dont have time to spend money any more as im always on here!!!LOL.
    I havent been on here long but wow what a different, iv changed so much , the way i shop,cook, think, all resulting in saving money!!
    Thanks guys!!
    Proud to be DEBT FREE AT LAST
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi and welcome to the dfw family!
    make sure you are paying the cheapest utilities and insurance too.
    Have you checked out the freebies-no spend required board? especially the cinema codes thread.... register on https://www.seefilmfirst.com and pick up codes on here to go to the cinema for free! If you take your own snacks it stops you spending when you get there.
    Best wishes and keep posting!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • webbie
    webbie Posts: 383 Forumite
    Thank you. All tips are most welcome!!
    DFW No. 344
    Proud to be dealing with my debts!!:T
  • i so agree i only found it cuz i got a slow cooker for xmas and looked up recipiesbut now im here every day just letting the info and tips sink in and trying to practic them today went for a walk with the kids through the woods great fun kids liked it and saved 1 hours electric on the tv and computer and lights
    i have an intermittant connection so sorry if i dont reply straight away
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 303
    *Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts!*


    *Learning to be a house proud flybaby*

    weff level 59ish

    :smiley:you can't get a YES if you don't ask :smiley:

    :dance: :T :rotfl: :j :A :j :rotfl: :T :dance:
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