Three years to get debt free

Willowtree222
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edited 20 June 2021 at 10:13AM in Debt free diaries
Morning, 

I have had a diary on here before but had to close it down.

I am a single mum with an 8 year old DD. I have found myself in debt since the age of 18 when I went to university and have been in it ever since. I decided to change this in 2017 and then found myself a single parent in 2018 and having to attain more debt to secure a house and pay off my ex. I have been overpaying for years but then the last 12 months seem to have become a bit stagnant and then in the last 4 months have just had a time of spending what I like without thinking about the consequences resulting in more debt. 

I am hoping that I can maintain this motivation so that by the time I am 40 in 18 months, I can say I have paid off 50% of the debt that I owe and then by three years, I will only have my mortgage to pay. 

My ultimate aim is a second property by the sea. That's a 5 year idea away.

My current debts are:
Credit card £575 - lots of bits of nothing on there (was £985 last week).
loan £9700 - was needed to pay off my ex - I have reduced the term of this to 3 years and 2.8% to ensure it is the lowest as well as being paid off the earliest. £280 a month payment for this. 
Mortgage £186,500 - £750 a month payments for this
Car £12,000 - in positive equity £148 a month payments. 

This month I have already cleared £600 from my credit card and that will be gone with next months pay. 

My childcare bill is much lower this month because of illness so I have already used that to buy DD's school uniform for September as this month is already allocated. 

I am a busy mum, with clubs almost every night, but I love decluttering and have taken on a lot of the DIY projects in the house myself. 

Yesterday I karchered the patio in the back garden and it looks amazing ready for my new garden furniture that should be arriving in July. 

Have a lovely day everyone. Happy Father's day to those dads out there. x

Hopefully I can now do this. x
September 2017 Debt = £25330

Starting afresh.

You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
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  • Honeysucklelou2
    Honeysucklelou2 Posts: 4,799 Forumite
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    Fantastic ultimate aim ! Wishing you all the best with the debt clearance and the ultimate aim.
    paydbx2025 #26 £890/£5000 . Mortgage start £148k June 23 - now £138k.
    2025 savings challenge £0/£2000
    EF £140. Savings 2 £30.00. 17
  • Sunshine_girl2
    Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,021 Forumite
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    Some really good goals there. Will follow. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • IzzyBee
    IzzyBee Posts: 2,533 Forumite
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    All sounds positive I will follow your journey you have got this 👍
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,162 Forumite
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    Fantastic ultimate aim ! Wishing you all the best with the debt clearance and the ultimate aim.
    Some really good goals there. Will follow. 
    IzzyBee said:
    All sounds positive I will follow your journey you have got this 👍
    Lovely to see you all. Thank you x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Fidelia
    Fidelia Posts: 321 Forumite
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    Sounds as if you've given it a lot of thought.  Will enjoy following your progress and cheering you on.  You CAN do it!!!
    New Challenge:  Tilly Tidy as much as possible in 2022.  Running total to 26 Feb: £183.77

    Tilly Tidy to £1200+ by 31/12/2021 Challenge.   
    Final 2021 total: £1313.37 /£1200+     Average £109.45/month 
    J£74.95/F£92.17/M£99.42/A£98.20/M£116.30/J£129.68/J£93.37/A£140.25/S£128.10/O£119.57/N£106.20/D:£115.16
  • Willowtree222
    Willowtree222 Posts: 8,162 Forumite
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    Fidelia said:
    Sounds as if you've given it a lot of thought.  Will enjoy following your progress and cheering you on.  You CAN do it!!!
    Thanks Fidelia, 

    I WILL do it. I will keep have to say that to myself especially when I am wanting to go spend money x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 23,482 Forumite
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    Boo to DD’s dad but glad you didn’t let him spoil your day. Hope you get to see your friend.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Parkyp
    Parkyp Posts: 883 Forumite
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    Hi willowtree
     
    Sounds like a you have a good plan for your debt free journey. 
    A house by the sea sounds lovely. 
    Hope you have a nice afternoon with your friend x


  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 1,620 Forumite
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    Hi WillowTree, 

    It seems like you are already putting in place good plans, its great to have an ultimate goal to work to. Good luck :)
    Days to Orlando: 516 - ☀️

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