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Good one. Having the clarity and freedom of fewer debts / commitments can only help your mental comfort.KK xAs at 15.07.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £233,521
- OPs to mortgage = £11,816 Interest saved £5,28 to date
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Just to let you guys know we had some not good news, just taking some time out to get our heads round it.
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Sorry to read that. Sending love.Lightbulb moment - 17/08/2017 £17,033. Current CC debt £0.00 DFD 31/7/24 🥳. Member #8 of Fiver Friday Challenge £175/£2601
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Sorry the news isn't good.
I haven't read the whole thread but it looks from your signature that you've made some progress on the debt which is a positive thing at least.
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Sorry to hear that your news isnt good.
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Sorry to hear about the not so good news.I hope that you are all getting lots of support from a medical and emotional perspective.1
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Sending our love and thoughts.Jan 18 Joint debts 35,213
Mortgage Jan 18- 77224 May 25- just under 65k
June 25 Debts in my name only £5170. DH can't keep track...0 -
sending love and hugs xx1
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Sending best wishes xx
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