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  • Congratulations on clearing the card debt.

    It is lovely to hear you sound more positive and grounded.
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  • foxgloves
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    Fantastic news about vanquishing the card debt @alt80. Well done! You should be feeling really proud of yourself for that - another positive achievement. I loved the feeling of getting paid each month & not instantly having to via a load of money off to paying debts & I'm sure you will too. 
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  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 2,046 Forumite
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    very well done


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  • lucielle
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    Great news on the card payment. 
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  • Well done must feel good to know it's gone even if its a bit scary navigating this new balance 
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  • mark55man
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    Very well done Alt - its both a huge milestone to be debt free and not that big a deal both at the same time.  What was the big deal was turning yourself around to give you positive velocity towards the target.  Now its in the rear view mirror you have choices about what you do with your financial momentum - doesn't have to all go to savings or pensions, some of it can go for fun, but maybe not all of it
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  • maggiem
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    Very pleased to red you have managed to clear the card debt, well done, that’s a massive achievement. Even better to read that your mood is improving and you are enjoying time with family. Keep going and remember this positivity is possible and can continue. 
  • julicorn
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    Well done on clearing the cards, and really nice to hear you sound more positive again!
  • warby68
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    Well done @alt80

    What a turnaround on all fronts. Good luck with the next stage. I'm glad its come when you are feeling more positive again.
  • RelievedSheff
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    Well done on clearing the cards Alt. 

    Just look how far you have come with those. That is a huge achievement.
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