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Debt-free at last!

Andy_Edinburgh
Andy_Edinburgh Posts: 83 Forumite
in Debt-free wannabe
I've just bought a house! Specifically, my own. I made my last mortgage payment this morning, 19 years and 3 months ahead of schedule. Five years of resisting temptation and sticking to my goals, plans and budgets has finally paid off. For the first time since 1992 I don't owe anyone a red cent.

(please excuse shamless cross-posting)
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  • redruby
    redruby Posts: 7,317 Forumite
    :T B****y well done you :beer: :j :rotfl: :T . that is amazing, I am going to try and start overpaying mine next year xx
  • immoral_angeluk
    immoral_angeluk Posts: 24,506
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    That's fantastic! Well done!!!
    Total 'Failed Business' Debt £29,043
    Que sera, sera. <3
  • Little_Pickle
    Little_Pickle Posts: 3,022 Forumite
    WWOOOAAAWWWWW!!! in 5 years!!!! *jaw hits the floor*

    Well done you!!!!
    yay!
    :D
  • Shineyhappy
    Shineyhappy Posts: 1,933
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    OMG!!!!!!

    Congratulations!!! You must be celebrating like crazy!!

    Any tips you can share with us?
    Debt Free - done
    Mortgage Free - done
    Building up the pension pot
  • betti911
    betti911 Posts: 819
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    Well done :beer: Thats great news that all your good work has paid off :T :T
    Jan 1st 07 Car loan £4830.46@12% Personal Loan £11,517@8% variable Overdraft £1500 July 2009Halifax-£0Debt free date 14th July 2009 :j
  • Frags
    Frags Posts: 111 Forumite
    Wow Andy thats amazing! Its really great to hear and inspirational story, ive just started my mortgage and jolly well hope i can pay it off 19 years ahead of schedule! U should be a happy little bunny and really proud of yourself!!! :beer:
  • JMS_1
    JMS_1 Posts: 8 Forumite
    :beer: wow....Well done...that's fantasic:j :j what an achievement
  • 110frankie
    110frankie Posts: 415 Forumite
    nice one !!!!
  • RoxieW
    RoxieW Posts: 3,016 Forumite
    thats truly amazing - all i can say - is how the heck did you do it!!!!
    MANAGED TO CLEAR A 3K OVERDRAFT IN ONE FRUGAL, SUPER CHARGED MONEY EARNING MONTH!:j
    £10 a day challenge Aug £408.50, Sept £90
    Weekly.
    155/200
    "It's not always rainbows and butterflies, It's compromise that moves us along."
  • poorbabe
    poorbabe Posts: 901
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    :eek: :beer: :j :T

    Loads of congrats mate :D You should post how you were able to do that and how you overcame any obstacles along the way.

    Great news :T :T
    The 365 Day 1p Challenge 2025. Member #42
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