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Advice Needed, Sell up and rent! Massive debt

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  • Bambywamby
    Bambywamby Posts: 1,608 Forumite
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    I think Shakerbaby is a wind up...nobody who is serious would say something so judgemental and rude unless they were some friendless, sad sack with no life themselves.
  • silkglade wrote: »
    I think that you are totally out of order placing this post and if that is the only way that you can feel "GOOD" about yourself then I "PITY YOU".

    If this is the only kind of "advice" that you are able to give, then i suggest you keep your comments to yourself.

    This board is supposed to be judgement free and supportive.

    If you are in a relationship then i pity your "other half" that they are involved with such a shallow person.

    Well said!!! People like that are not needed on this site, it takes a lot of courage for people to admit their problems to themselves, nevermind anyone else!
    If u have nothing supportive to say Shakerbaby, go back to the cave u came from!
    'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars' - Oscar Wilde
  • dubgirl
    dubgirl Posts: 402 Forumite
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    Hi, as Chunky said how rude and please ignore these comments, if anything your situation is likely to make your relationship stronger. Keep strong!
  • shakerbaby wrote: »
    Such young lives ruined by greed and debt. When I was your age i was travelling the World. I pray your marriage lasts though reading the train crash of your finances I really doubt it will. So much owed by someone so young. Tragic. :(

    Why don't you offer some helpfull advice like I will to you later.

    When my wife and I started out as newly weds we had a morgage and a good income, savings and the trappings of a good life then I broke my back and went from £800 a week wages to £47 a week sick money....That was back in 1987 and we are still struggling on state benefits today.

    ....oh the advice for you.....stick your head up your !!!! and see where hemaroids come from.....
  • Escapee_2
    Escapee_2 Posts: 24 Forumite
    Dear Roxy,
    I really feel for you it can be tough just being a Parent, without all the debts piling up and the problems this causes in relationships.
    I agree with many of the others about selling up and renting for a few years, you are young enough for this to be no problem.
    It may sound silly but when things are a bit tight cashwise i clear out all the rubbish and do car boot sales, can make quite a few quid!
    My main bit of advice would be that all things come to pass, your family is the most important thing, and don't let money worries affect your health. Treat this as a valuable lesson you are learning and you'll be fine. fingers and everything else crossed for you .xx
    Council tax :0( £1200
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Firstly Shakerbabe...get a life...
    Secondly I think your best bet is to sell up and rent as interest rates are rising steeply at the moment and you don't need the stress....if you have a repossession notice I think the council can help you as they don't vet you as much as a private landlord....maybe worth a try...you are only young and have a long way ahead of you...have you spoke to payplan or CCS for help and advice?...I do not know much about these organisations only that they are free to use so you have nothing to lose....
    I agree with everyone else that your family are more important than money....I know you will get through this and will be stronger at the end of it...I wish you luck and send hugs to you and your family
  • mrs-d_3
    mrs-d_3 Posts: 240 Forumite
    Hi roxy just checking how are things. I see you haven't posted for a while. Hope that's a good sign and things are better. Let us know.
    MrsD:smiley:
    Official DFW Member no:410
  • jammydodga
    jammydodga Posts: 324 Forumite
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    sorry about the random thanks, ds kept hitting the mousepad :(
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