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  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
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    firestronaut (204)
    Welcome...why not introduce yurself and tell us what you are happy to share!
    Lol poorbabe - youre loaded now then :)
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • firestronaut
    firestronaut Posts: 454 Forumite
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    Thank you :)

    Unfortunately, I'll have to introduce myself another time, as I'm having a really bad time atm and my whole post will be focused on problems other than my debts

    But I will make a post soon!
    Starting debt: 3399.39 / Debt now: 2975.39
    VSP Challenge 2012: £39.58/£100 Crazy Clothes Challenge 2012: £3.00/£150
    £2 savers club #20: £30
    2012 earnings: £67.50
    Long Haul DFW Supporter #204
  • Keeping_Positive
    Keeping_Positive Posts: 4,750 Forumite
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    ((((hugs)))) to keep you going firestronaut

    poorbabe - I allow £300 for grocary shopping for 2 adults, 3 kids and 2 cats this included cleaning and bath.wash stuff. From what Ive read that should be enough but I still struggle.

    I then allow £150 pocket money for the family split in three between Me OH and Kids Again I thought that was quite generous to what some people live on.

    Today I have been naughty and spent a fiver in Mcds so bad for pocket and waistline.
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • Jewelleryfan
    Jewelleryfan Posts: 593 Forumite
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    Hi Everyone :D

    I'm new to this thread but dont actually have any debt so not sure if i could still join? :o

    In the next few weeks im due to exchange and complete on my first flat, so im trying to save as much as i can as i need to make the monthly motgage re-payments, loan re-payment and bills etc. Since losing my job in the summer my new job pays a lot less so its a bit of a struggle :rolleyes:

    I was hoping to use this thread as encouragement to stop spending and keep saving.

    Thanks,
    Nicole
    Saving my pennies for my wedding on 10th August 2013! :D :j
    First date 28/01/2010 :) Engaged 25/08/2011 :D Getting married 10/08/2013 :j
  • firestronaut
    firestronaut Posts: 454 Forumite
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    Thanks for the hugs :)
    Starting debt: 3399.39 / Debt now: 2975.39
    VSP Challenge 2012: £39.58/£100 Crazy Clothes Challenge 2012: £3.00/£150
    £2 savers club #20: £30
    2012 earnings: £67.50
    Long Haul DFW Supporter #204
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    edited 30 December 2009 at 10:51PM
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    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.html?f=98
    Jewellry fan you may feel happier on the mortgage free board as they will have the same aims as you. Not that youre not welcome :) but peoples issues/struggles on here will be very different from your own. Linky above for you!
    Sorry that things tough fire - hang in there!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • rictus123
    rictus123 Posts: 2,560 Forumite
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    The motivation in some of these threads are second to nothing you could get from some people in person.
    Work in progress...Update coming July 2012.
  • poorbabe
    poorbabe Posts: 896 Forumite
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    edited 30 December 2009 at 7:56PM
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    ISOM - I wish!

    That £3 in pennies helped me to buy some desperately needed batteries earlier today, along with some shrapnel I didn't realise I had in my purse.
  • TEK_2
    TEK_2 Posts: 112 Forumite
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    Hi all! Will catch up with your posts in the next day or so, it's a bit of a hectic day here so will just quickly give an update of how we are doing! Managed to surpass getting back to square 1 & pay off over £240 of original debt! But best of all managed to clear nearly £800 this month,which we are really pleased with!! Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR all, back in the next day or so!!
    DEBT AT LBM(1/7/07)-£35,052.19 DEBT (31/08/10) Average amount paid off P.M. £67.96 Paid off so far £2582.68(7.3%) Target to pay off in 2010 £2,340.14/£3,600 LH Supporter(165) DFD September 2110:eek:
  • poorbabe
    poorbabe Posts: 896 Forumite
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    edited 31 December 2009 at 11:08PM
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    Good news on the debt reduction TEK. That's what we like to hear :j

    Not sure if this could be considered part of my debt reduction strategy but I'm now in the process of defrosting the freezer, cleaning the oven and will be emptying the contents of a large cupboard into the spare bedroom as a precursor to decluttering.

    Don't you envy my New Year's Eve partying? :beer::beer::rotfl:


    Update: Leaving the cupboard til tomorrow as Doritos and dips plus beer got in the way!!

    Hope you all have a great start to 2010 without too much of a hangover :T
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