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Dragonpie · 2018-06-19 16:13:40

I have recently started to address my debt, it is definitely manageable at the minute but I have a lot of uncertainty regarding jobs at the minute and am due to be made redundant in September. I have figured out how I intend to proceed with repayments either way but feel like writing this diary will make me a bit better at…

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enthusiasticsaver Posts: 16,216 Ambassador

16 February 2023 at 1:00PM

Fantastic update and living within your means, no debt, saving and overpaying your mortgage are all great steps forward. Good that you found the diary outlet useful.

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16 February 2023 at 2:06PM

That's a great update.
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