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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”
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I have used the foodbank MTG before xmas and I will use it again should I need too. I think there is a limit to 3 times in 12 months though? I'm sure that's what I understood from the conversation before Xmas I could be totally wrong though. School would probably cover the snack money for now. Especially youngest as I've paid it and she hasn't been there for over half the time.
Yes beanie. One full weeks rent behind
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Good just wanted to make sure you were xxMummytogirls x0
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I'm glad you've found some extra cash for this week and £30 is definitely do-able for food especially as you can obviously cook and bake
But, are you saying that £30 for food will only be available when you've paid off the council tax arrears at £25 per week. Because that's not really short term, it's 15 weeks. xx0 -
After the rent arrears Teafor2. 6 weeks (5 after this weeks payment goes out)
The budget has £5 left for food and everything else for 6 Fridays. Then after that it will go back to £30 and odd pence for food and everything else.
Sorry I realise how confusing my rambling has been over the last few posts
“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
It is confusing but only from the outside looking in, you've obviously got it all in hand.
I'm amazed at how many balls you're juggling on your own though Wannabe. Financial, health, children, school, family situation, general day to day things that crop up from nowhere. It must be exhausting for you although you always come across as looking on the bright side of things. I'm sending you a useless but heartfelt big hug. :grouphug: x0 -
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Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Trussel Trust Beanie
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
WannabeFree wrote: »Trussel Trust Beanie
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Blooming knew it :mad:I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Check your emails I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Glad you are sounding so positive despite the circumstances. Glad you didn't have to rely on a relative if it made you feel uncomfortable.
You have lots of friends and supporters on here! Keep on keeping on x15/5/12 Paid off Mortgage 1 (£220k) Bought Dream House:www: Dec 13 - Mortage 2 -£116,508. 15/7/18 Mortgage Free Again :j
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