if i make a start . then there has to be an end right ?!

JoJoC

Wow! That's great news! Looks like it's all heading in the right direction

Enjoy the spa when it comes. Everyone needs a break/ some down time.

mumof3.12kindebt

thankyou jojoc . i dont expect to it all be streight forward sailing but as long as i see it going down and not up thats the most important

JoJoC

Exactly - good perspective. It won't happen overnight but I think there'll be more satisfaction to know that we're working really hard to pay it off. Hopefully that'll keep us on the straight and narrow when we are debt free!

mumof3.12kindebt

hopefully.
i had my first baby young. i was pritty good with my finances at 17 - 21 had my second baby and became ill (bipolar) struggled for years but wore my brave face and kept my battle with my finances a secret. when me and my ex split i racked up massive debt in the space of 6 weeks. then when my third was around 8 weeks i started medication and the last few weeks ive been back to my old self and back in control.
i made a pledge to myself when i turned 21 that i wanted to get on the property ladder before my 30th birthday and this is still the end goal for me .
but for now like you said. little steps . its not going to disappear quickly but once its gone hopefully it stays gone

mumof3.12kindebt

today its raining. i feel awful. so its a quick trip to aldi for some essentials and then home to do a few hours chores then relax with the duvet and my book.
i finished my first book last month . im now on to my second one . chapter 20 now ! really enjoying this whole reading thing

mumof3.12kindebt

Paid £100 off the credit card

mumof3.12kindebt

I'm excited to see what my new balances will be and how much I've paid off on the 1st of Aug compared to my last updates.
Next aim Is in the 12k wagon.

mumof3.12kindebt

Scrap that. After my car payment has cleared my total debt will stand at 12956. Would be great to get it in the 11k wagon by September

Savertobe

I've seen others do a very detailed statement of affairs - it looks like your not accounting for all the costs you are likely to incur - better to budget carefully then it will allow for some small treats and some for necessary purchases such as new appliances. It may take longer to pay everything off and I can see this is your main goal but it might not work without a detailed plan. However, you will have to do it a bit at a time as you have your hands full.

Good luck and hope your little one is well.

Working on my own SOA and detailed budgeting plan plus actual spend against budget. Lets see how it goes!

mumof3.12kindebt

My budget includes. All household bills council tax. Rent. Car costs. food petrol. Kids clubs. Then 200 per month for the non monthly spends like clothes furniture etc. Then the credit card payments I aim to make each month and catalogue payments.
But you are correct I do need a more detailed budget. The one currently is to give me a rough idea of what comes in and what goes out
All of August I'm noting all spends to do a more accurate budget in September