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Back in debt but not out
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Well done for getting your 2017 goals sorted. I definitely need to think about mine!Starting a new debt free journeyStarting Debt: £5,250Current Debt: £4,995.50Amount Paid: £254.50 Percentage Paid: 4.84%Emergency Fund: £3500
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Thanks, I think I really need something to focus on or I'll get nowhere.
Busy trying to think of which of my spare accounts I have, should be used for what. One thing is definite, I need to build up DH's ISA. He doesn't quite have a pension, so he's unlikely to retire, so I want to think of some way of trickling money in to it once the debt is low enough, by which time I'm hoping the other budget accounts and emergency fund has improved. I don't plan on telling DH about it until it's at a reasonable amount.
DH has taken DS to the ATC introductory night, DH said it brings back memories especially as he was an instructor himself and one of his old mates is still instructing 20 odd years later :rotfl:0 -
Love your 2017 goals PMO2
it's great to have a focus and you've got a really good mix there, good luck with them
keeping everything crossed for you as you look for a permanent job.
Jumblerina xxx0 -
Hello PM02
Sorry not to have been onto your diary recently. Especially as you have been so kind on mine.
I'm also sorry to hear how you have been feeling so stressed. I recognise the feelings you mention & think it's a commonality among self employed/freelance/contractor folk.
I think the advice given by Thistledown is spot on. No matter what happens you will cope. You have coped before and will again. It's a reassuring mantra isn't it.
Great goals for 2017.
Bob" Your vibe attracts your tribe":D
Debt neutral27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.200 -
Morning,
Thanks everyone, it means a lot
So I have been thinking about the Savings accounts and I have come to the following conclusion.
It is going to take me a while to build them up...but I like a challenge so it gives me something else to work on next year lol.
High interest one (pots account) - this one is going to be used for the Emergency Fund and anything car related
My SA (1) - Gas and Electric
My SA (2) - Home Insurance/Water Rates
My SA (3) - Christmas and Birthdays
DH SA (4) - Council Tax
Just need to work out now, how much I think I need to save to build them up.0 -
Loving your 2017 goals PMO2, you're so organised!!Save £2,400 tuition fees - £2,321.04 as of 08/24
Pay off credit card by December 2024 - £1,450/£2,0000 -
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Jumblerina wrote: »Love your 2017 goals PMO2
it's great to have a focus and you've got a really good mix there, good luck with them
keeping everything crossed for you as you look for a permanent job.
Jumblerina xxx
Thank you x0 -
Right, yes I'm worried about the work situation but mainly because of the time of year. DC work is usually plentiful like most construction jobs, so I know there's something out there.
Soooooo, enough of my wallowing and thank you for the support :happylove:
I need to focus on the here and now and shine on site, so they want to, need to, must keep me :rotfl:
Tomorrow is a new day, so I'll say goodnight. Free hugs galore to share too xx0
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