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What helps you get out of debt?

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  • louby40
    louby40 Posts: 1,665 Forumite
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    Budgeting. Not buying things. Having something to aim for.
  • fatrab
    fatrab Posts: 1,231 Forumite
    Budgeting and thinking ahead I would say are the things that have saved me the most money recently. Meal planning especially. Stop eating out and snacking, it costs a fortune!

    Make sure you're on the best deal for everything, do a thorough money makeover at least once every 6 months or better still - monthly (if you have time), and always pay off the debt with the highest interest rate first.

    Do an SOA and get a clear picture of where you stand. Snowball your debt repayment.

    Keep a spending diary and also create and update a DFW diary, anything that holds you to account will make you stop and think about every penny you spend.

    Have a goal, a motto, or a plan. Something to aim for.
    You can have results or excuses, but not both.
    Challenge - be 14 Stone BY XMAS!

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