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Reducing Debt, Saving for that Rainy Day

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  • Why do you have to fund the cars? I think the debt need to go first. 
  • SarahSaves
    SarahSaves Posts: 18 Forumite
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    The debt isn’t joint debt so it isn’t being paid with joint funds however if we can reduce joint expenditure I can look to reduce our monthly contribution which will give me more surplus for debt repayments 
  • SarahSaves
    SarahSaves Posts: 18 Forumite
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    I agree though and I’m going to speak to my husband Sunday about my debts. I don’t expect him to have to pay towards them this is my doing, but he can help me minimise our joint spending. And support me. I have an exam this week and we have nice weekend plans I don’t want to get into it before then 
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