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Well done on getting that overdraft interest down. They are really expensive now. I would cancel the limit when you get it repaid so you are not tempted to dip into it again. I use clear checkbook rather than YNAB but I have heard good things about YNAB. Anything which helps people budget has to be good. Are you tackling that Nat West Mastercard first?
I am not sure how much disposable income you have but £1750 is a good monthly repayment to make. Have you built emergency savings and sinking funds into your budget? I agree it is not worth arguing every spend with your DH. If you use Sky/netflix a lot then as you say look for savings elsewhere as you have with the broadband and energy suppliers as well as the great saving on the tesco shop rather than a takeaway. Keep going and that figure will look a lot less in a year or so time.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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