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Morning
I got both my articles written yesterday, and they have both been accepted. I've got another one to write this morning, and after all this time, I've actually got one that I know something about, as it's about tennis!!
I decided to wipe all my emails out last night, going careful not to delete any important ones, so I've got a clear inbox now. I've dealt with a few survey emails this morning, so it's empty again now, and I want to try and keep on top of them, so I don't miss out on any good opportunities.
I haven't made a payment towards the card yet today. I want to see if I get my Textbroker payment today, but sometimes it doesn't show up in my bank until Monday. If it hasn't come through by the end of the day, I'll pay something towards it.
Emz xx1 -
Go Emz
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I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.2 -
June Earnings
£6.77 - Prolific
£5.00 - Amazon voucher from Swagbucks
£11.50 - Panelbase
£27.49 - Textbroker
£50.76
I've paid the Textbroker money off my card, so the balance is now £2,049.71. I've finished my article and have got another one to write. I'll do it over the course of today and tomorrow, as I don't think I'll have time to finish it today.
Emz xx1 -
Morning
Got to get that article written today, makes a change to have one to do at the weekend. I've also paid £10.67 off the card, as that was the last part of my monthly minimum payment. Balance now stands at £2,039.04.
I saved some money by ordering a couple of birthday cards from Amazon. I had a couple of birthdays last month, and I ordered cards from Funky Pigeon, which cost me £4 each!!! Got a couple on Amazon for £3.68, including delivery. I used some of my Amazon vouchers too, so they didn't cost a thing. I've already got a load of stamps from the postal surveys, and I can walk to the post box now, so I'll be doing that in future, until I can go back to Card Factory.
I've also started my Christmas list. I've got 3 things on there - my Olay face cream (which ran out ages ago, but I'm determined not to buy anymore and use up the free samples and other things I've already got), a new phone case as mine has seen better days, and I saw a water bottle that has timings on it, so you know you are drinking the right amount of water every day. I'm terrible at drinking water, so this would be great for me.
Emz xx2 -
June Earnings
£12.14 - Prolific
£5.00 - Amazon voucher from Swagbucks
£11.50 - Panelbase
£27.49 - Textbroker
£56.13
Forgot to post yesterday, although I did pay £10 off the card. We went to my sister's again and sat in the garden for a bit. Also went round to see my mum briefly, just stood outside and chatted to her for a bit from her doorway. A friend came over in the evening too and we chatted for a bit, at a distance of course. So it was a bit of a busy day yesterday. I did my article on Saturday, and did quite a few Prolific surveys yesterday.
I'm going to pay another £5 off the card today, so the balance is now £2,024.04. I've got physio this morning at 10, so will try and get some work done after that. No articles yet, but will try and get one. This week's payment is looking better than last, as long as everything gets accepted.
Emz xx3 -
Morning
Have spent most of the morning sorting things out for my mum and in-laws. I honestly feel like a PA at the moment. Doing online shops for them, writing letters to doctor surgeries, arranging for their medication to be delivered etc etc. Anyway, haven't had time to do any work yet, but I have got an article to write, and will do that by the end of the day.
I haven't made any payment off the card today. I think I might stop making payments from our account, and just concentrate on paying off the extra that I am earning. When the interest gets added on, I'll make a payment from our account to pay that, so that the amount doesn't go up. I'll do that for a bit and see how I get on, and if it's not working, I'll start paying extra off it again.
I did have a nice surprise through the post. My Motability insurance has sent a rebate of £50. I'm going to pay this off the card, when the cheque clears, but I'm not sure if I should add it to my monthly total or not. It's clearly extra funds, but I haven't "earned" it as such. What do you all think?
Emz xx1 -
Add it.It was a nice surprise:) xxI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.3 -
June Earnings
£12.14 - Prolific
£5.00 - Amazon voucher from Swagbucks
£11.50 - Panelbase
£3.00 - Pinecone
£27.49 - Textbroker
£59.13
I've been really lazy over the past couple of days. Need to get myself motivated again. I should get over £40 from Textbroker tomorrow, but I feel like I was doing much better last month. I had an email about the payment for the tomato focus group, but they said it might still take 10 business days to receive. I really am going to knuckle down for the rest of the month. I need to get my card below £1,800.
I paid the £3 Pinecone off the card, so the balance is now £2,021.04.
Emz xx2 -
June Earnings
£12.14 - Prolific
£5.00 - Amazon voucher from Swagbucks
£11.50 - Panelbase
£3.00 - Pinecone
£69.59 - Textbroker
£101.23
I've paid £42.10 off the card, so the balance is now £1,978.94 - Below £2k!!! (and that's where it will stay).
Emz xx3 -
Great news on the card & it wont stay there as it will continue to come down
xx
I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.2
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