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phil67

phil67 Posts: 22 Forumite

15 December 2017 at 1:09PM in Debt-free wannabe

4 years ago i posted on one the forums on the martin lewis site to say how we had to seek help from stephange ..can i say stepchange have been brilliant guieding us to debt free .also people on the forum always talked positive with me ..to day we are DEBT FREE can i thank stepchange who without there help being debt free wouldnt have been possible and also for the support on this website

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National_Debtline Posts: 7,998 Organisation Representative

15 December 2017 at 1:26PM

That's great to hear Phil, congrats on becoming debt free. I'm sure others here will take encouragement from your message.

Dennis
@natdebtline

We work as money advisers for National Debtline and have specific permission from MSE to post to try to help those in debt. Read more information on National Debtline in MSE's Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help guide. If you find you're struggling with debt and need further help try our online advice tool My Money Steps
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enjoyyourshoes Posts: 1,093 Forumite

15 December 2017 at 2:38PM

Hi Phil.

What is your strategy now?

How are you going to redistribute the monies you have thrown at your debt?

What lessons learnt?

Debt is a symptom, solve the problem.
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erin_transport Posts: 964 Forumite

15 December 2017 at 2:41PM

Well done.
Fantastic achievement

On a mission!

2018 & 2019 MFW #138

On babystep2 (#DR)
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HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite

15 December 2017 at 3:22PM

You should post on the debt free roll of honour. Congratulations

Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
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MeenaM Posts: 320 Forumite

15 December 2017 at 5:37PM

congratulations!

paid off £27,527.47 debt free journey began Nov 2017 DEBT FREE 13.09.2019!! EF £3500/£5000
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rockabillygirl Posts: 197 Forumite

15 December 2017 at 10:30PM

Brilliant. Congratulations

It will all be ok in the end - if it's not ok, then it's not the end!
Saving for Christmas 2019 #27 total £62.00
Sealed pot challenge 12 #32 total £67.50
Mortgage paid off.
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