A Thread for After Debt?

JulieGeorgiana

Poo I'm like you too... When a stopped paying a debt I transfered it to my savings and have never eased up on myself... now I am debt free it has enabled me to give up work in order to have a bigger family and although it's hard as we have no money... we've been living like this for so long now you get used to it

SOT2011

I have a CO monitor too, seemed like a good idea, it has never gone off but I test it regularly. I did take it on holiday with us, after hearing about those poor children who died of CO poisoning on holiday in Greece (I think).

Fruity phone still in its rice till tomorrow. If I'd not got one when I did (prior to LBM) I probably wouldn't have it now, though I do enjoy it and use it a lot.

My justification at the time was that it would be a music player, phone, kindle-ish, sat nav, email and internet on the move all in one gadget, which it has been really, i've definitely made good use of it for all those and have my OU text books on it for reading on the days i grt the train etc. Nearly out of contract, planning to go to sim only if it survives it's swim. Not sure what I'll do if not, reading my previous justification I doubt I'll last long without one

SOT x

JulieGeorgiana

SOT you can do that with most Android phones... so go cheaper?

I love mine and I got it free on a £14 a month contract with unlimited internet, free calls to T-Mobile, 300 minutes and 300 texts.... 6 months later I got DH the same contract only £10 a month!!!

Most my phone calls are to DH, DS and my 2 closest friends... and we are all on T-Mobile!

rising_from_the_ashes

SOT2011 wrote: »

My justification at the time was that it would be a music player, phone, kindle-ish, sat nav, email and internet on the move all in one gadget, which it has been really, i've definitely made good use of it for all those and have my OU text books on it for reading on the days i grt the train etc.

JulieGeorgiana wrote: »

SOT you can do that with most Android phones... so go cheaper?

I love mine and I got it free on a £14 a month contract with unlimited internet, free calls to T-Mobile, 300 minutes and 300 texts.... 6 months later I got DH the same contract only £10 a month!!!

Arrrrrggggggghhhhh stop it you two - you're doing nothing for my willpower;)

I want an android (a fruity one would be even better), I want Apps, Music, Internet, Email, Sat Nav .......

*Stomps away...... having a total tantrum*

JulieGeorgiana

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Arrrrrggggggghhhhh stop it you two - you're doing nothing for my willpower;)

I want an android (a fruity one would be even better), I want Apps, Music, Internet, Email, Sat Nav .......

*Stomps away...... having a total tantrum*

Haha! Love this!

What do you have right now and how much are you paying? How long do you have left on your contract??

I only use my internet to come on here and for my emails!!!

I really am not a gadget girl... I still read BOOKS! :eek:

SOT2011

I am still hoping it will live to fight another day, but yes JG I will try hard to consider the android options if it doesn't. That would be the sensible option, I hadn't realised they had got so much cheaper as I try not to look until I definitely need something new. I am not great at self restraint

Sorry Rising, we are very unkind to wave gadgety temptation in front of you

rising_from_the_ashes

JulieGeorgiana wrote: »

What do you have right now

Far too embarrasing to say ...... let's say I moved back up here in 2005 and I had it then!

JulieGeorgiana wrote: »

how much are you paying?

Well, let's see ..... errrr, I stuck £40 in it before Christmas 2010 and just stuck a bit more in last week

JulieGeorgiana wrote: »

How long do you have left on your contract??

Contract! Contract! What's that?

Let's see, it does "allegedly" take pics and videos (except it's full & I can't get the beeping memory card out) - it does "allegedly" have internet access (but it NEVER works) errr

SOT2011 wrote: »

Sorry Rising, we are very unkind to wave gadgety temptation in front of you

I'm now looking for deals :eek:

OMG I don't need a new phone - it holds it's charge for AT LEAST 3 hours - plenty of time to get anywhere surely!

JulieGeorgiana

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

OMG I don't need a new phone - it holds it's charge for AT LEAST 3 hours - plenty of time to get anywhere surely!

No, but I think you should get one... just make a list and think about it a few days... on Friday make a decision!

That way you've made an informed decision...!

I would say unless you have an in-car charger a 3 hour battery life if not safe! Mine lasts 24 hours and I access the internet quite a bit, but always have an in-car charger for emergencies.

Phone your current provider and see what deals they do... but again don't get anything right now!

You spend £20 a month so you could potentially save money getting a 12-18 month contract.

This is MSE and we are out to save money you know....

rising_from_the_ashes

JulieGeorgiana wrote: »

You spend £20 a month so you could potentially save money getting a 12-18 month contract.

This is MSE and we are out to save money you know....

Errrrrr sorry JG .... it's PAYG - I've put £50 (total) in it since the beginning of Dec 2010:rotfl:

I do really need to do something about it tho' - friends are getting really p'd off as I never text them back .... it's got so bad I don't even bother charging it unless I'm going to DMs (only really long journey I do) but it's not a good idea as I do travel on rural roads a lot.

I will have a hunt around over the next couple of weeks and see what's out there:)

JulieGeorgiana

That's cheap...

Ok new plan... £9.97 unlocked phone from MrT you get good battery, text and calls and keep your current sim. Pay using cc vouchers and you're better off then you are now