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Hopefully debt free before Mortgage renewal in June 2026

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  • Spendless
    Spendless Posts: 24,910 Forumite
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    I'm  also excited for the update taking you to 3 figures buuuut what I've really got my chair pulled up for is Thursday next week's post - the day before Nov payday when we see your figures for your final month of the year. 
  • Tezzadp
    Tezzadp Posts: 681 Forumite
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    edited 19 November at 8:24PM
    Im down to 3 figures now and less than £1,000  <3o:)B)  
    Thanks for all the support  <3

    I havent done my usual weekly food shop today, i will do it tomorrow instead. 

    No money spent today
    No direct debits today

    Natwest CC Daily payment £4.25 Total daily payments made this month £79.04

    Total of all Natwest CC payments, including weekly and monthly payments made this month £202.04 leaving a balance of £998.46

    *This month refers to 31st October to 27th November (the day before pay day)


    Debts on Jan 6th 2025

    Tesco Credit card 0% = £2273 
    Virgin Credit Card 0%  = £1230 
    Hastings Loan 12.70% = £2962.60 


    Total = £6465.60

    Natwest CC £1200.50 - 30/10/25
  • Tezzadp
    Tezzadp Posts: 681 Forumite
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    Debts on Jan 6th 2025

    Tesco Credit card 0% = £2273 
    Virgin Credit Card 0%  = £1230 
    Hastings Loan 12.70% = £2962.60 


    Total = £6465.60

    Natwest CC £1200.50 - 30/10/25
  • Tezzadp
    Tezzadp Posts: 681 Forumite
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    Whoops i have just found this in my saved images that i should had posted last month, oh well i will post it now instead  :D 

    Debts on Jan 6th 2025

    Tesco Credit card 0% = £2273 
    Virgin Credit Card 0%  = £1230 
    Hastings Loan 12.70% = £2962.60 


    Total = £6465.60

    Natwest CC £1200.50 - 30/10/25
  • Pinkpieuni
    Pinkpieuni Posts: 192 Forumite
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    edited 18 November at 9:13PM
    Well done, it's inspiring seeing how you are chipping off the the debt, kudos!👌. I will be taking a leaf out of your book.

    Challenges

    NSD - Nov  10/10

    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2025 #7 £6,500/£6,500 - All gone, paid off.

    52 Week Envelope Saving Challenge #7  £1,378/£1,378 -(52/52)

    The Save £12k in 2025 challenge #4 £12,317/£30,500

    2025 Mortgage-Free Wannabes #61 £34,501.82/£38,000

    Mortgage -  Jan 2025 £75,600-Current bal £38,405.76 Target  MF (Jun 26) 240 days.

    Loan  - Jan 2025 £4,095 - Current balance £1,544.37

    "Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves"

  • satchmo1
    satchmo1 Posts: 3,341 Forumite
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    Woop woop to smashing that £1k barrier
    What would you get if all you got was what you were thankful for?
  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 2,427 Forumite
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    Fabulous,  you are the living image of a lot of these inspirational messages 

    Dxxx
    22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈⭐ Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'
  • joedenise
    joedenise Posts: 18,067 Forumite
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    Nearly there now.  Well done.  You're so right that consistency pays off.
  • Cara_
    Cara_ Posts: 158 Forumite
    100 Posts Second Anniversary
    Well done. You have made amazing progress and I'm looking forward to seeing you achieve your goal by Chrstmas day.
  • Tezzadp
    Tezzadp Posts: 681 Forumite
    500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Thank you everyone  <3
    Debts on Jan 6th 2025

    Tesco Credit card 0% = £2273 
    Virgin Credit Card 0%  = £1230 
    Hastings Loan 12.70% = £2962.60 


    Total = £6465.60

    Natwest CC £1200.50 - 30/10/25
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