No longer a debt-free wannabe!!

Legacy_user · 19 September 2013 at 8:48AM

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In March this year I quit my job, because of ill health/wellbeing problems... I had around 5k-6k of debt which was mainly furnishing my first home, buying a car, MOT problems etc (I don't know the exact amount now as I've paid things and took them off the list).

Thanks to my wonderful Mum and £1687 yesterday I am officially debt free!

Have worked hard online since quitting my 'real' job and now the debt is paid and my husband covers the bills of life (usual utilities, rent etc) I know that I won't have to rush back to work now!

Going to update my signature soon and have celebrated by buying steak and chocolate cake at shopping!

We never really had a problem with debt management or things spiralling out of control but I decided that this year I would not buy anything interest free credit anymore and would keep one credit card for emergencies (which I've not had to use once), so now with £500 savings put away and a holiday paid for I can start working on a new mortgage savings pot! That will be a slog in itself, with one income (hasten to add that I don't claim any benefits!) but I'm so excited for the future and a little part buy part rent place, or one we own if possible.

Anyway, thanks to everyone who posts here, no matter what it is about, I will be here on a daily basis lurking still to stay motivated and offer any advice if I can

Now how do I get one of those little link things next to my name?