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Advice on Working to Eliminate £23K loan and CC Debt

LaceyAllen · 2005-05-09 13:22:59

Hi, Last summer, I was made redundant from my job. Before this, my credit was quite good, and my business was doing well. However, since the redundancy, my debts have spiralled out of control, and my credit rating is now poor. Then, three months ago, I was able to secure full-time employment with a very good salary. This…

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inmypocketnottheirs Posts: 4,745 Forumite

10 June 2005 at 7:41AM

LaceyAllen wrote:

Were you able to get yourself out of the debt you had? Did you go with someone like CCCS? How are you getting on so far?

Sorry for the delay in getting back. I didn't use any mediation services, just worked by butt off, took the steps I outlined and cut back spending on everything. We did not buy ourselves clothes for 2 years and got the kids from a dress agency. Its all sacrifices, but if you have to do it, you have to do it!

All the best.

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