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  • _Dolly_Rocker_
    _Dolly_Rocker_ Posts: 1,061 Forumite
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    Woooooooooo!!!

    Great news.
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • BlueJ94
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    Morning all!

    Im working until 1pm, ive got 6 parcels to post on the way to work and ive set myself a list of to do when im home. 

    - list more vinted items 
    - put stuff in attic 
    - empty recycling ♻️ 

    Catch you later x
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    Debt owed;

    Abound - £0/£7,092.16

    DFW Challenges! 

    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £0/£7,092.16
    Make £2026 in 2026! £602.40/£2026

    Savings goal £162.79/£1000
  • BlueJ94
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    So far since 1st of January ive made £104.20 in sales on vinted just from decluttering my spare room! 
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    Debt owed;

    Abound - £0/£7,092.16

    DFW Challenges! 

    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £0/£7,092.16
    Make £2026 in 2026! £602.40/£2026

    Savings goal £162.79/£1000
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
    _Dolly_Rocker_ Posts: 1,061 Forumite
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    Yay - I've got 4 bags of stuff I need to start selling. 

    Any tips? 
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • BlueJ94
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    _Dolly_Rocker_ said:
    Yay - I've got 4 bags of stuff I need to start selling. 

    Any tips? 
    Ive found uploading about 6pm works well as most people scroll after work and ive got bundle discounts on too!
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    Debt owed;

    Abound - £0/£7,092.16

    DFW Challenges! 

    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £0/£7,092.16
    Make £2026 in 2026! £602.40/£2026

    Savings goal £162.79/£1000
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
    _Dolly_Rocker_ Posts: 1,061 Forumite
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    Oh good shout. 

    I'll try uploading some at the weekend. 
    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • BlueJ94
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    Morning all,

    Not much happening the weather is rubbish as usual! I have my big payment of combined debts starting to go out from this month and I finally feel like I can breathe a little, I do need to post an SOA and see where I can improve etc. My pet insurance is also £160+ so I need to look for a better deal!

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    Debt owed;

    Abound - £0/£7,092.16

    DFW Challenges! 

    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £0/£7,092.16
    Make £2026 in 2026! £602.40/£2026

    Savings goal £162.79/£1000
  • _Dolly_Rocker_
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    Jeezo that's a fortune - my insurance for Bailey and Luna is about £40 combined a month.

    Debt Free - 4th June 2025
  • BlueJ94
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81861403#Comment_81861403

    I know its because I have a frenchie who's 9 in March and and Olde English bulldog who's nearly 2! Its honestly a joke

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    Debt owed;

    Abound - £0/£7,092.16

    DFW Challenges! 

    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £0/£7,092.16
    Make £2026 in 2026! £602.40/£2026

    Savings goal £162.79/£1000
  • BlueJ94
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    Morning all!

    I looked at the bank this morning and was shocked and seen how much money went out of my bank already! But i remember that ive set up a new DD for one payment to go out to the new loan instead of different payments here there and everywhere. It seemed to work albeit the mini heart attack! 😂 I'll update figures later on this evening or when i have chance.

    Myself and OH are trying to eat better in the week, hes self employed so he can stay home and eat but anything I eat I make to warm up in my electric lunchbox! Today i have spaghetti and meatballs. 🍝 ive also just made some egg muffin snacks for work!

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    Debt wise I NEED to sort a SOA out, I need to budget my money and see what's what. I can probably pay more towards my loan which I did as soon as I took it out, it went from my last payment being £318 to £254. Ive also got our anniversary this month as well as valentines day and OH birthday!

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    Debt owed;

    Abound - £0/£7,092.16

    DFW Challenges! 

    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £0/£7,092.16
    Make £2026 in 2026! £602.40/£2026

    Savings goal £162.79/£1000
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