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I've actually saved sensibly for something!
beckseven
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i've had loads of car trouble over the past week and it has cost me £100 on Friday because I broke down and then £369 yesterday for my MoT and service (needed new exhaust etc). However I have broken the habit off a lifetime and actually had the money in a saving account so I could use my debit card rather than sticking my head in the sand and popping it on my credit card. It's a real milestone for me and it feels great so thought I'd share!:j. Would rather have spent the money on a holiday though but hey ho!
HSBC Visa-High interest-£2349.23 Nat West £2605.18
My Overdraft-£1500
Barclaycard-1089.77
Marks and Spencer card- 3331.30 next 92.67
Total was 11066.29 now £10,968.15
My Overdraft-£1500
Barclaycard-1089.77
Marks and Spencer card- 3331.30 next 92.67
Total was 11066.29 now £10,968.15
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well done :T its a great feeling isn't it to actually have the money to pay for something like this saved up in advance !:jDo what you love :happyhear0
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Well done..that must have been a great feeling0
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Well done you. Yet to achieve this but i will get a savings account sorted. Mind you i did have the money put by for DD's school uniform.
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That's great well done! Feels brilliant doesn't it!Total 'Failed Business' Debt £29,043
Que sera, sera.
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Well done you :T.
And can I suggest that whilst the thought of a holiday by the sea/skiing etc is lovely, it's not too late to start collecting the Sun £9.50 holiday vouchers. I'm "treating" (lol) my OH, sister and nephew to 4 nights in Great Yarmouth. Even with entertainment passes etc it works out at less than £60.00.Abbey cc-£8,154 &More cc-£9,705
Barclaycard-£4,895 O/Draft-£1,000 Bank "reserve fund"-£500 Parents-£10,000 TOTAL-£34,254
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Well done. You deserve to feel good about doing this.
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