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The "Pay ALL your debt off by Xmas 2012" challenge

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  • kerri_dfw
    kerri_dfw Posts: 4,556 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Welcome aboard ftm2009 :)
    Diary: Getting back on track for 2013 and beyond
    DEBT FREE 13-10-13 :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:
    Beautiful daughter born 11.1.14
    Mortgage: [STRIKE]£399,435.91[/STRIKE] £377218.83
    Deposit loan from Dad: £9000[STRIKE]£10000[/STRIKE]
  • ftm2009
    ftm2009 Posts: 19 Forumite
    edited 11 December 2011 at 5:57PM
    kerri_dfw wrote: »
    Welcome aboard ftm2009 :)

    Thank you, can I get added to the first page with £12203.48 :think:

    Does the percentage paid off automatically update ?
    [STRIKE]HFC BANK PLC 0% £291[/STRIKE]
    VANQUIS Credit card £2,512
    BARCLAYCARD Credit card £1,965
    TESCO Credit card £2,180
    Loan £3,793.52
  • velvet27
    velvet27 Posts: 22 Forumite
    Please can I join the debt free by xmas 2012 challenge!

    I have just joined the forum and intend to clear one of my debts asap. I have £2700 to clear and would welcome support to keep me on track.

    Thanks
    :j
    # 142 £317/£2700
    4/28 lbs weight loss

    :j:j:j
  • kerri_dfw
    kerri_dfw Posts: 4,556 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    ftm2009 wrote: »
    Thank you, can I get added to the first page with £12203.48 :think:

    Does the percentage paid off automatically update ?
    mf0u will be along to provide you a number soon :) I think she automatically does the % which is uber nice of her :)

    welcome velvet27 *waves*
    Diary: Getting back on track for 2013 and beyond
    DEBT FREE 13-10-13 :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:
    Beautiful daughter born 11.1.14
    Mortgage: [STRIKE]£399,435.91[/STRIKE] £377218.83
    Deposit loan from Dad: £9000[STRIKE]£10000[/STRIKE]
  • velvet27
    velvet27 Posts: 22 Forumite
    Thanks for the welcome note - it helps to know i'm not alone with clearing debts!
    # 142 £317/£2700
    4/28 lbs weight loss

    :j:j:j
  • money_free_2011
    money_free_2011 Posts: 67 Forumite
    Another one here please.. Put me down for a hefty 16.6K

    Thank you!!!
    I AM DEBT FREE 18/6/12
    SAVINGS = £10100
  • mf0u1098
    mf0u1098 Posts: 1,595 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    :j:j:j Welcome!!! :j:j:j

    To our lovely new members, I will add your names and amounts to the 2nd post
    New Debt Journey: Pay off £19,622.91 by 30th April 2015 :T

    Debt at Highest: £43,073 :eek:
  • Kerfuffle
    Kerfuffle Posts: 1,384 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Debt-free and Proud!
    edited 11 December 2011 at 8:04PM
    Hi everybody,

    and a big welcome to the Newbies. :)

    In an attempt to be able to throw more pennies at my debts, for the forseeable future Hubby and I are using up all the food/stuff in our cupboards and freezer. So I've done a Meal Plan (which is posted on the Meal Plan thread over on the Oldstyle forum) and my shopping list for this week is comprised of 4 items (garlic bulb, marmite, frozen peas and mushrooms), so fingers crossed I will be able to post a whopping amount off my debt next weekend :T

    Good luck with your debt reduction plans this week y'all.

    ETA: I'm also taking a dress back to the store for a refund. It's not reducing the debt, but at least the money is staying in my pocket. I may pay the refund to the debt - I will have to think about this one.
  • jakes-mum
    jakes-mum Posts: 4,646 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    ok DFW'ers I need your thoughts :o

    Well ive won a silk scarf, its one of those ones thats a square of silk and you fold it in half? Its worth a whopping £79.99 :eek: :eek: well im thinking of giving it to my nana . . but . . . well . . . its got beetles on it :o

    Its this one ---> http://craigfellows.bigcartel.com/product/beetle-bum-fashion-scarf what do we think? would an 80+ year old woman think this was nice or think 'omg my grand daughter has given me bugs to wear round my neck!' as a side note she does love her silk scarves, its just the design of this im a bit worried about as I dont wear things like this, does anyone here like it? :o
    SPC No 002 SPC(3) £285/£250 (4) £519.84/£500 (5) £768.32/£500 (6) £911.30/£600 (7) £913.23/£600 (8) £1184.82/£750 (9) £2864.04/£750 (10) £3846.25/£1000 (11) £1779.72/£1000 (12) £1596.55/£1000 (13) £1534.70/£1000 (14) £775.60/£1000 (15) £700.20/£1000 (16) £2081.34/£1000 (17) £1691.15/£1000 (18) £2470.95/£1000 (19) £0/£1000
  • teresa555
    teresa555 Posts: 347 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    hi, I would like to be added trying to clear 4,500 as soon as i can
    and would like the help of the forum
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