Gambling debt plan

TrimmTrabb

I am starting to think i was not a full blown gambling addict, but had problems with impulse control on my spending. I am pretty confident I will never gamble again and in all honesty it has not been that hard to stop.

I have noticed, I need to keep close eye on my spending though, as I do have strong urges to waste money on stuff , I could really save for and buy in the future over a period of time.
All the cash going towards the debt at the moment is helping this.

TrimmTrabb

About to close my first credit card, which I have paid off. That leaves 3 credit cards and 2 loans left to pay. The loan payments finish next June, then I should be able to clear the other cards by the end of next year!

themidasman

Well done TrimmTrabb, great news doing well.
I am not far behind you!!
Hope you still not gambling, stopping by far the best thing I have ever done.
Was in bookies with a friend for 2 hours Sunday and didnt even cross my mind to have a bet.
£3 book saved my life.
Anyone out there with a gambling problem please read the book nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Well done and keep going.

Muhren

TrimmTrabb wrote: »

About to close my first credit card, which I have paid off. That leaves 3 credit cards and 2 loans left to pay. The loan payments finish next June, then I should be able to clear the other cards by the end of next year!

Sounds like you are making great progress, keep it up.

Muhren

themidasman wrote: »

Was in bookies with a friend for 2 hours Sunday and didnt even cross my mind to have a bet.

I wouldn't advise hanging around in a bookies if you have had a problem in the past. Why put yourself in that environment?

TrimmTrabb

Paid off my highest interest card, only one of the 3 remaining has interest. I will tackle that first, as the other two are still interest free for 12 months.

I would avoid going near the bookies completely. My main issue was online spending, but I have self excluded from every account.