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Advice/help on what to do with debts

Reillyd1
Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi everyone,
Basically looking for some advice/help on how to either manage or pay my debts off
I'm 22 yrs old I currently earn 1100 after tax each month, however after paying debts and general outcomes I'm basically left with nothing.
I have 2 credit cards and a serious overdraft, basically maxed out all.
Each month I pay as much as possible into these credit car however once hit with interest, the payment I put in is basically halted, ie 50-interest = around 20ish actually paying off debts.
Credit card 1. Is 1600
Credit card 2. Is 2100
And overdraft is 2700
I ran up these debt with silly spending and gambling, both of which I have now ceased.
Towards the end of the month I'm having to get money from other lenders ie wonga, I know it's a bit silly, but sometimes I don't have enough to even pay things like my car insurance, I now feel like each month I'm working away for free because I can't do anything else with my money. I'm starting to get really worried about it especially with Xmas coming up, how am I ever going to afford it.
Any advice is appreciated, also if you wish for anymore info I will be happy to give details
Thanks
Basically looking for some advice/help on how to either manage or pay my debts off
I'm 22 yrs old I currently earn 1100 after tax each month, however after paying debts and general outcomes I'm basically left with nothing.
I have 2 credit cards and a serious overdraft, basically maxed out all.
Each month I pay as much as possible into these credit car however once hit with interest, the payment I put in is basically halted, ie 50-interest = around 20ish actually paying off debts.
Credit card 1. Is 1600
Credit card 2. Is 2100
And overdraft is 2700
I ran up these debt with silly spending and gambling, both of which I have now ceased.
Towards the end of the month I'm having to get money from other lenders ie wonga, I know it's a bit silly, but sometimes I don't have enough to even pay things like my car insurance, I now feel like each month I'm working away for free because I can't do anything else with my money. I'm starting to get really worried about it especially with Xmas coming up, how am I ever going to afford it.
Any advice is appreciated, also if you wish for anymore info I will be happy to give details
Thanks
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Hi, there will be a way to sort this out,never fear! though be prepared for some sacrificing and cutting back:)
please can you post up your "statement of affairs" ?
there is a sticky towards the top of this forum.
people will come along and advice you then,good luck!LIVE SIMPLY * GIVE MORE * EXPECT LESS * BE THANKFUL0 -
Allypops
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DMP started April 2011 34.5% paid [STRIKE]£78800[/STRIKE]
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It would save you loads of money if you got rid of the car.0
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As you have mentioned xmas now start thinking about how you can spend time and thought on people, rather than money.But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
Lewis Carroll0
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