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My debtfree diary

Hi everyone,

Well I've tried to get out of debt several times, so I'm hoping this diary will prove the extra motivation I need to stop living beyond my means and finally pay down my credit card debts.

Barclaycard: £1,769
JL Partnership: £1,797
Lloyds: £1,187

I'm getting married at the end of next year, and really want to be debt free. So not only do I need to clear outstanding debts, I need to make sure I'm not spending anymore on my credit cards.

Its a change in lifestyle for me more than anything...instead of seeing something I want to buy and just going for it. I need to see something I want to buy, first of all think do I really need it, and then if I do start to save up to buy it...

Anyway, I'll track my progress here :T

Comments

  • Good luck on your journey!
    B/card - £110 / £2200 (@0%) 1% challenge - 5% / 100%
    Loan - £0 / £13900 (@4.9%)
    Overdraft - £-942.79 / £-1800

    Mortgage - £58000 ish (awaiting login details)

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