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  • CRANKY40
    CRANKY40 Posts: 5,930 Forumite
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    Wow, I'm so happy for you 😊
  • Congratulations on paying off the HSBC debt! I’m so glad the letter came straight into your hands and you got it sorted with no fuss - that must be a big weight off your mind! 

    Hope you have a good weekend and enjoy the time with your friends and can ignore the woe-is-me vibes coming from upstairs as much as possible. 

    Congratulations for Monday when you will be debt free! 🥂
  • enthusiasticsaver
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    Congrats on almost being debt free and I hope you ditch the awful husband soon. You need a medal to put up with that whining. 
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  • Amazing! I am so glad it worked that you were home when it came, and your post was spot on, he is a narcissist! I cannot wait until I see you post all paid off on Monday!!
  • Kakiste
    Kakiste Posts: 1,022 Forumite
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    Thanks all :smiley: He did come downstairs for the inevitable big argument; but has since explained to me how awful a person I am and how I in fact 'caused' the argument by my actions. Can't believe in the past I actually used to buy that crap. 

    Anyway, first friend has arrived 20 minutes ago so now he's the life and soul of the party. 
    Bottom line; 
    £49k paid off 
    Car HP paid off
    Debt Free!
    Saved Escape fund and moved out. 

    Current focus; saving Emergency fund
  • So pleased you intercepted the letter. Congratulations on clearing your debt. Now plan to get that muppet out your life. Hope your evening goes well xx
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  • Brilliant news about Monday! What a amazing achievement!
  • So pleased for you. Onwards and upwards from here xx
    slowly working towards being MF one small over payment at a time :T
  • SandyShores
    SandyShores Posts: 1,992 Forumite
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    Amazing!  Well done!!!
    "Think of many things, do one"
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  • Aspiration
    Aspiration Posts: 532 Forumite
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    Great news @Kakiste and agree it sounds like very narcissistic behaviours!

    Just keep an eye out for a letter from the bank confirming the account is now cleared/closed, the loans I’ve repaid recently they’ve always followed up with a letter. You’re nearly free! 
    April 2020 - £102,222 Loans/CC’s.

    Jan 2022 - £0
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