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I've done it.........
Triker
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I'm or rather we're (myself and Mr Triker) debt free.:D
How much did we owe? £46,000 in total.
How did we pay it off? We finally sold my old house.
Luckily we were just about able to cover all the debts in full. There's nothing left though but we don't care.
How does it feel, fuggin fantastic, especially after we realised that we could cover everything.
Whats changed? Our whole attitude towards money, this site and the support and advice given has changed our lives for the better.
Did we resent paying it all back? Not at all, our debt, our responsibility, nuff said.
Don't worry though, I'm not going anywhere, there's no chance I'll be leaving here.
Cheers everyone and keep on keeping on with the debt busting, its taken us over 2 years, a series of expensive misfortunes, a complete adjustment in how we view money and of course spending it, and the guidance and support of many on here to have got us where we are today, thank you.
xxx
How much did we owe? £46,000 in total.
How did we pay it off? We finally sold my old house.
Luckily we were just about able to cover all the debts in full. There's nothing left though but we don't care.
How does it feel, fuggin fantastic, especially after we realised that we could cover everything.
Whats changed? Our whole attitude towards money, this site and the support and advice given has changed our lives for the better.
Did we resent paying it all back? Not at all, our debt, our responsibility, nuff said.
Don't worry though, I'm not going anywhere, there's no chance I'll be leaving here.
Cheers everyone and keep on keeping on with the debt busting, its taken us over 2 years, a series of expensive misfortunes, a complete adjustment in how we view money and of course spending it, and the guidance and support of many on here to have got us where we are today, thank you.
xxx
DFW Nerd 267. DEBT FREE 11.06.08
Stick to It by R.B. Stanfield
It matters not if you try and fail, And fail, and try again; But it matters much if you try and fail, And fail to try again.
Stick to It by R.B. Stanfield
It matters not if you try and fail, And fail, and try again; But it matters much if you try and fail, And fail to try again.
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well done guys that is fanastic well done:j Proud mum to Jade age 10 years and Baby Ellie born Christmas Day:eek: with a broke heart
Proven to be a little fighter and battling on with her heart condition :j
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Many, many congratulations to you both - I can only imagine what it must feel like to be debt free. Can't wait to be posting under the same title myself.YOUR = belonging to you (your coat); YOU'RE = you are (I hope you're ok)
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CONGRATULATIONS!! :T :j :T :j :T
Great feeling, isn't it?A budget is like a speed sign - a LIMIT not a TARGET!!
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Well done Mr & Mrs Triker:j One day, I hope to be debt free but I won't ever abandon MSE its great.
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Brilliant news.
What's plans do you have for the future now that money doesn't factor as a worry?DFW Nerd Club #545 Dealing With Our Debt
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Yay well done to you and Mr Triker:j :j Bet it feels bl00dy good:TTesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini0
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Well done! Really pleased for you.HSBC Visa-High interest-£2349.23 Nat West £2605.18
My Overdraft-£1500
Barclaycard-1089.77
Marks and Spencer card- 3331.30 next 92.67
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Brilliant news triker, I'm hoping to join you in a few days...just need to pay for the garage door and decide (finally) whether we're going tile the hallway and kitchen.Debtfree JUNE 2008 - Thank you MSE:T0
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Fantastic, I'm so pleased for you :T
You've not lost anything by selling your house really, you still have a roof over your heads & the peace of mind knowing you don't owe anyone is amazing.
Life is going to seem so much easier for you.
Have a happy lifeComping again - wins so far : 2 V festival tix, 2 NFL tix, 6 bottles of wine, personalised hand soap, Aussie miracle conditioner :beer:
Married my best friend 15/4/16
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Good for you :T
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