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Debt free in 18 months

I am starting this diary to keep myself focused on my debt free journey.


I currently owe £9333.85 which I hope to clear within 18 months though it should be sooner if all goes to plan!


I created my budget at the weekend, listed some items on ebay, and signed up for several survey websites. Completing all these surveys should keep me busy and not spending money.

Comments

  • monz
    monz Posts: 4,129 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Debt-free and Proud! Stoptober Survivor
    Good luck x
    Debt (1/9/14) £6,702.11 Debt free (30/11/2016) mortgage port- £70,077.82 and mortgage £126,517.39 o/s currently
    Debt - £17,190.83 (29/7/22) now (19/8/22) £16,688.80
  • Received £5.00 in my Halifax reward account yesterday so made a payment of £6.00 off one of my debts (£1.00 was in my account). £88.76 in my paypal account from Ebay sales however I cannot withdraw it for a while being a new member apparently.


    Total debt remaining £9327.85
  • Payday today!


    Paid off a further £590.11 this morning. This has cleared two debts already one of which was a payday loan and the other a high apr credit card.


    Total debt remaining £8737.74
  • MrsR68
    MrsR68 Posts: 78 Forumite
    Well done.Good luck.:)
  • Double_V
    Double_V Posts: 912 Forumite
    Good luck.

    I am down £980. Which I should be able to clear by August.
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