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Keeping afloat till I can get round to the debts!

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  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 23,512 Forumite
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    Glad you had a nice time out :)
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • Summer is always a write off in this house for savings or clearing debt....Nearly September, then we can all get back on the wagon together :lol:
    Emergency Fund goal - £1000/2000
    Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500 
    Read 24 books this year 14/24

  • Its OK as long as you don't get into more debt 
    *Dad loan - £7000 - £7000
    *Tesco Credit Card (0% 9/9/27) - £3623.18 - £3623.18
    *Nationwide Loan - £11,000 -£11000.00
    *Total Debt - £21623.18/£21623.18*


    Savings
    *Sinking Fund - £1400/2000
    *Emergency Fund - £0/£3000


    New diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6474943/the-three-cs-coffee-clothes-credit-cards/
  • jwil said:
    Glad you had a nice time out :)
    Thank you 
    Jan 18 Joint debts 35,213

    Mortgage Jan 18- 77224 Jan 26- just under 64k

    June 25 Debts in my name were £5170. Now 5178 (Jan 26)
    DH debts ?? at a guess £15k
  • Summer is always a write off in this house for savings or clearing debt....Nearly September, then we can all get back on the wagon together :lol:
    Yes same here. 
    Jan 18 Joint debts 35,213

    Mortgage Jan 18- 77224 Jan 26- just under 64k

    June 25 Debts in my name were £5170. Now 5178 (Jan 26)
    DH debts ?? at a guess £15k
  • Its OK as long as you don't get into more debt 
    So far so good. By the skin of my teeth!
    Jan 18 Joint debts 35,213

    Mortgage Jan 18- 77224 Jan 26- just under 64k

    June 25 Debts in my name were £5170. Now 5178 (Jan 26)
    DH debts ?? at a guess £15k
  • Sarahwithlove
    Sarahwithlove Posts: 3,502 Forumite
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    You've got this! 
    *Dad loan - £7000 - £7000
    *Tesco Credit Card (0% 9/9/27) - £3623.18 - £3623.18
    *Nationwide Loan - £11,000 -£11000.00
    *Total Debt - £21623.18/£21623.18*


    Savings
    *Sinking Fund - £1400/2000
    *Emergency Fund - £0/£3000


    New diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6474943/the-three-cs-coffee-clothes-credit-cards/
  • Just been out with the kids. Bought three packs of pomm bears crisps. 4.20. nearly fell on the floor. Glad I didn't order a pack for me 😂 must remember children eat constantly and are forever on the hunt for more food. Otherwise good time.had by all and random day of annual leave has so far been a success 
    Jan 18 Joint debts 35,213

    Mortgage Jan 18- 77224 Jan 26- just under 64k

    June 25 Debts in my name were £5170. Now 5178 (Jan 26)
    DH debts ?? at a guess £15k
  • slm6002
    slm6002 Posts: 4,593 Forumite
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    Wow they better have enjoyed them for that price lol.  Yes much easier and cheaper to keep some in a bag to bring with you,  As long as you all enjoyed your day out.
    Me, DD1 20, DS 18, DD2 15, Debt Free 04/18, Single Mum since 11/19
  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 23,512 Forumite
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    Glad you had a good day :)  
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
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