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March 2013 - The beginning of the end of debt :D

Hi all,

I have looked at the site for a while now and have thought for months that I was making an effort with my debt because I made minimum payments on time but last month I finally sat down, worked it all out, did lots of overtime and this month made a start to bringing my debt down seriously..

It feels amazing!! But still a long way to go..

This month I paid £400 to a family member loan, £300 to another family member, £50 to a credit card, £50 to overdraft, £50 to store card and £200 council tax arrears..

Trying to figure out how to put my debt totals on my signature, but just feeling happier than I have felt in a long time, more in control! Wanted to write it on here, as so many insperational stories have led to me having a light bulb moment!

Just about to phone up and find out my student loan balance :(

Good luck to everyone in their debt challenges!
March 2013 LBM so here goes....PAID OFF £6944! Unfortunately have built it all back up again! Amounts to be added up soon! Scare myself into action! 30/05/2018 LBM 2

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  • My student loan balance is £7732, much worse than I thought..
    March 2013 LBM so here goes....PAID OFF £6944! Unfortunately have built it all back up again! Amounts to be added up soon! Scare myself into action! 30/05/2018 LBM 2
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