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moomin82
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I've worked hard to pay off my credit card debts over the last few years. At the highest it was £12K. I now have just over £300 left to pay off on my last credit card and to clear my overdraft.
There is light at the end of the tunnel, stick with it and use all the help you can here.
I am slowly learning to avoid unhealthy spending patterns, especially when I am feeling down (I have suffered depression and anxiety), and focus on my long term goals.
Feeling hopeful! :j:)
There is light at the end of the tunnel, stick with it and use all the help you can here.
I am slowly learning to avoid unhealthy spending patterns, especially when I am feeling down (I have suffered depression and anxiety), and focus on my long term goals.
Feeling hopeful! :j:)
Achievements:
9 Aug 2021: Achieved a perfect credit score on Experian (999/999 points - Excellent)
Debt free date: 23 July 2021.
Next goals: Save deposit as a first time buyer.
Find ways to increase income
Further reduce budget/ sell old stuff
Goals for October 2018: Eliminate unneccessary spending
9 Aug 2021: Achieved a perfect credit score on Experian (999/999 points - Excellent)
Debt free date: 23 July 2021.
Next goals: Save deposit as a first time buyer.
Find ways to increase income
Further reduce budget/ sell old stuff
Goals for October 2018: Eliminate unneccessary spending
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Well done you !!!I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free wannabe, Credit file and ratings, and Bankruptcy and living with it boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.For free non-judgemental debt advice, contact either Stepchange, National Debtline, or CitizensAdviceBureaux.Link to SOA Calculator- https://www.stoozing.com/soa.php The "provit letter" is here-https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2607247/letter-when-you-know-nothing-about-about-the-debt-aka-prove-it-letter0
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Good work! What a lovely post too!🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0 -
Keep up the fight moomin82!
I also suffer from depression and anxiety and know that this can cripple or undo debt free efforts :eek:. So to be at the very last hurdle it must be a big boost :j:j:j. Just take each day as it comes and you won't slip back.
Don't forget to post on the Debt Free Roll of Honour when you pass the finish line... :T
xxDebt Free Diary:- The Mental Debt Struggle
(Original Debt on 15/07/2016 was £33,056.76) 🙈 but Debt Free on 09/02/2025 🎉
2025 SAVINGS: Emergency Fund (£604.30/£5,000) 12.09% saved
2025 CHALLENGES: #16 Sealed Pot Challenge ~ 18 || #9 50 Envelope Challenge 22/500 -
:T Well done! :jStarting 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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I've worked hard to pay off my credit card debts over the last few years. At the highest it was £12K. I now have just over £300 left to pay off on my last credit card and to clear my overdraft.
There is light at the end of the tunnel, stick with it and use all the help you can here.
I am slowly learning to avoid unhealthy spending patterns, especially when I am feeling down (I have suffered depression and anxiety), and focus on my long term goals.
Feeling hopeful! :j:)
The finishing line is in sight, well done you,
Just a little bit further, you can do it
Westie983I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Banking & Borrowing, and Reduce Debt & Boost Income boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySaving Expert.Save 12k in 2023 #58 Total (£4500.00) £2500.00/£5000 = 50.00%Sealed Pot Challenge ~17 #24 Total (£55.00) £0.00/£500 = 0.00%Xmas 2023 £1 a Day #13 Total (£85.00) £344.00/£365 = 94.24%Virtual Sealed Pot #1 Total (£500) £550.00/£500 = 110.00%£2 Savers Club 2023 #17 Total (£25.00) £45/£300 = 15.00%The 365 1p Challenge 2023 #7 Total £656.19/£667.95 = 98.23%Total £4095.19/£7332.95 = 55.84%0 -
Thank you all.
I have had friends, family and a boyfriend give up on supporting me through my worries. I do not give up on myself. I am pretty sure I can do this by Christmas. Hooray!Achievements:
9 Aug 2021: Achieved a perfect credit score on Experian (999/999 points - Excellent)
Debt free date: 23 July 2021.
Next goals: Save deposit as a first time buyer.
Find ways to increase income
Further reduce budget/ sell old stuff
Goals for October 2018: Eliminate unneccessary spending0 -
Hi Keedie
Thank you for your honest post. Depression and debt seem to go hand in hand, anxiety, and the rest of it. Mindless spending only helped me in the short term, I still fight my shopaholic tendencies. Hope you are well and keep going
Yes, taking each day as it comes is a good way to think. :T:T:j
Keep up the fight moomin82!
I also suffer from depression and anxiety and know that this can cripple or undo debt free efforts :eek:. So to be at the very last hurdle it must be a big boost :j:j:j. Just take each day as it comes and you won't slip back.
Don't forget to post on the Debt Free Roll of Honour when you pass the finish line... :T
xxAchievements:
9 Aug 2021: Achieved a perfect credit score on Experian (999/999 points - Excellent)
Debt free date: 23 July 2021.
Next goals: Save deposit as a first time buyer.
Find ways to increase income
Further reduce budget/ sell old stuff
Goals for October 2018: Eliminate unneccessary spending0
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