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Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow...
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Keep up the good work! Little and often seems to be working
I'll be reading with interest 
K xxTrying for daily wins, and a little security in an insecure world.0 -
Thanx Kitchenbunny, I think the momentum works better for me for little and often than big one off payments.0
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Worked out I can afford to pay £270 to my overdraft this payday. This will bring it down to £650 ! I can't wait to see it at £650
Only a week or so to go until payday. 0 -
Decided to hit the credit card for one last payment before payday. I'm feeling the temptation to shop so I might aswell 'spend' it by paying off part of the credit card. £125 payment - balance now £650.0
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well done claire you're doing fantastically well

*subscribing* for a bit of motivation!Emergency Fund goal - £1000/2000
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
Read 24 books this year 7/24
No Spend March- 17/310 -
Thank you
I have completely over estimated my wages for next month though, the overdraft payment of £270 is a pipe dream
Feel silly now, was so excited but oh well. 0 -
Dont be disappointed you've done great and knocked alot of the debt already at least its going down not up
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i agree with HI
main thing is it's all going in the right direction :T Emergency Fund goal - £1000/2000
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
Read 24 books this year 7/24
No Spend March- 17/310 -
Hi Claire,
Just thought I would pop in and say hello. Just been reading through your diary; you are doing very well. Keep going.
Money FritterDFW#972 LBM2 (09/07/12) £25938.84; Current £23783.35;Credit Credit Card1 £128.47/£6424.24 (2%);Credit Card2 £443.86/£15663.25 (2.8%); Overdraft £0/£2500 (0%)0 -
Hi Claire,
amazing work on the debt busting so far! Keep it up!
*subscribesFTB:A Saving for my first deposit :A0
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