Thanks to this site I'm debt free after 5 years

Flutterby83

Huge congratulations! I'm about halfway through paying my debts off, cleared 3 out of 7 accounts so far with the 4th being cleared in 3 weeks time and your post has inspired me to keep going as I'm at the stage where I feel like all I do is pay debts....I have no idea how long it will be until they're all paid but I hope to be where you are sooner rather than later. Enjoy your new debt free life x

daydream_believer_2

Thanks for sharing your experiences....such a great post!

We've got a similar sized chunk to pay back, its hugely daunting.
After years of being really good with money, we did a property investment that crashed unbelievably.

At the age I am, I'm quite depressed to be in this situation, but having read your posts have just realised that I am the age now that you were when you started your debt busting, so you've helped me realise that all is not lost, and we can recover from this.
Thank you, and all the best :beer:

Getmeoutofdebt

Wow!!!!! Congratulations!!! That must be a huge weight off your mind. Well done on your massive achievement! You are a true inspiration! :j:j:j

traveller

Well done :T It really is inspirational to read posts such as yours. In just under a year, I should be in the same situation. It's a long hard slog, but I cannot wait to get there

angiepooos

Really so pleased for all of you and glad my post has been useful.

I used to read posts like mine today and used to feel a mixture of hope and envy. I visualised the day we would become debt free, and when that day came I thought we'd be punching the air and getting drunk. But in the end we went for a long walk on the beach and I cried with relief.

In paying off your debts you'll discover strengths you have and joys you didn't even know life could offer. Simple, free joys. And I promise you this; when you work so very hard for so many years to be debt free you will NEVER get yourself into the same mess again.

Experian_company_representative

Hi angiepooos

angiepooos wrote: »

One of the best things I did five years ago was to sign up with Experian in 2009. Was good to see our progress, although I've just today cancelled it as I no longer need it.

It's really great to hear you found us useful throughout your journey and congratulations to you for reaching your goal.

Have a good evening.

Regards
James Jarvis

GunWharf

Now that is fantastic and I will take your Journey for inspiration to complete mine. Thanku for posting x

Sazzie23

angiepooos wrote: »

Really so pleased for all of you and glad my post has been useful.

I used to read posts like mine today and used to feel a mixture of hope and envy. I visualised the day we would become debt free, and when that day came I thought we'd be punching the air and getting drunk. But in the end we went for a long walk on the beach and I cried with relief.

In paying off your debts you'll discover strengths you have and joys you didn't even know life could offer. Simple, free joys. And I promise you this; when you work so very hard for so many years to be debt free you will NEVER get yourself into the same mess again.

Thank you for the sharing and the motivation, I do occasionally allow myself to dream of the that DFD, but I can't really imagine it.

love2love_x

Thank you an inspiration and lots of good advice

chocky

How utterly inspirational. As you rightfully say, not easy but it can be done with hard work, sacrifice and dedication. You truly can enjoy life from now on. All the very best