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MrsS is getting serious!

MrsSave · 2014-08-23 11:01:50

Hi. I've been lurking around this forum for a while picking up tips for sorting out our finances. I currently have debts across 2 credit cards and also finance on carpets and our sofa. All of these are interest free, but in total have not far off £12,000 to pay off :eek: My husband is self employed so his income varies. I…

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MrsSave Posts: 1,817 Forumite

11 July 2015 at 8:17PM

I've been very mse today :money:

There was a book that I really wanted to read. But, couldn't find it cheaper than £9.99. Off I went to the library, but couldn't find it. Asked them, and there was a waiting list. I was number 25 on the list :rotfl:

So, I waited........and actually only had to wait about a month. Then, I had the call to say the book was in. Collected it today. Saved me almost a tenner

Starting a new debt free journey

Starting Debt: £5,250

Current Debt: £4,995.50

Amount Paid: £254.50 Percentage Paid: 4.84%

Emergency Fund: £350

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