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I have just saved myself £1,700

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specialhat
specialhat Posts: 182 Forumite
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in Debt-free wannabe
:eek: I just cancelled my gym membership, my cleaner (!) and my union membership, and worked out that it will save me more than £1,700 per year. Insane. I finally feel in control and can start paying back these debts! :j

I will also be partaking in the December Grocery challenge if there is such a thing...
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  • Fortheloveofmoney
    Fortheloveofmoney Posts: 410 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    That's good news! Well done!
    Debt at LBM (March 2006): £30,000 :eek:
    DEBT FREE SINCE APRIL 2008!!!! YIPPEEEEEE!!!!!
  • Dumb_Blonde_3
    Dumb_Blonde_3 Posts: 238 Forumite
    Hi Specialhat - why dn't you post a full SOA and we'll see if we can help you save some money too ?!?!?!? Well done on that saving too
  • Hotpoint_2
    Hotpoint_2 Posts: 72 Forumite
    Ooooh well done :beer:
    Proud to be dealing with my debts
    Debt as of 15/10/07: £4489.93
    Current: £1397.05
  • OliveOyl_2
    OliveOyl_2 Posts: 3,506 Forumite
    Whoopee! :beer:

    It's shocking what we used to spend on things we now manage perfectly well without isn't it?:confused:
  • specialhat
    specialhat Posts: 182 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Thanks! I will do my SOA at the weekend for you when I have a bit more time. I am currently cancelling all unnecessary payments and keeping a spending diary.:T
  • GeorgeUK
    GeorgeUK Posts: 7,737 Forumite
    Sounds like you're organising things well. congrats.

    Hang on - 2004 you joined? I've heard of long time lurkers, but... :laugh:
    After falling off the gambling wagon (twice): £33,600 (24,000+ 9,600) - Original CC Debt: £7,885.91

    Dad Gift 6k ¦ Savings & Inv Tst: £2,500
    Loan 10k: £0 ¦ Dad 5.5k: £2,270 ¦ LTSB: £0 ¦ RBS: £0 ¦ Virgin £0 ¦ Egg £0

    Total Owed: £2,270 (+6k) 11/08/2011
  • specialhat
    specialhat Posts: 182 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    GeorgeUK wrote: »
    Sounds like you're organising things well. congrats.

    Hang on - 2004 you joined? I've heard of long time lurkers, but... :laugh:

    :D I have a peep every now and again.
  • candyblue
    candyblue Posts: 640 Forumite
    Definitly a good start!!
    £23366/ £39206.92 DFD Nov 2016
  • Larumbelle
    Larumbelle Posts: 2,140 Forumite
    specialhat wrote: »
    :D I have a peep every now and again.

    well, if you're going to delurk you may as well do it in style!

    Well done so far :T
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    well as long as you get there in the end!! Welcome & wel done for taking control, no matter how long it took! Better late than never eh!!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

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