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DebtFreeFrog · 24 November 2017 at 5:12PM

Hi MeenaM.
Just popping by to see how you're getting on.
Well done on clearing the Next Debt!
I am also resisting the temptation of Black Friday, I saw something earlier that said 'It's not a good deal if you don't need it' that's what I've been saying to myself every time I've seen an offer today :rotfl:

MeenaM · 24 November 2017 at 9:44PM

Thanks DebtfreeFrog and well done for resisting, that;s a good mantra to have i will have to remember that one too

MeenaM · 25 November 2017 at 4:41PM

Have paid off £131 from AA card as this was a refund on dog insurance i had paid out, will hope to snowball more to this debt in a few days time i am hoping a further £180

MeenaM · 27 November 2017 at 11:05AM

Just when I was starting to be more positive we get the news that DH will have £160 less money each month due to a tax recalculation on his company car

did the weekly shop this morning in Aldi and spent £100 ! it's usually £80 but had to get some cleaning stuff and as we havent had fish in ages ( due to price) I bought some fresh fish and some fresh beef , this shop will cover us until next Monday for main meals not sure about snacks as we have a hungry 17 year old who doesnt seem to do anything but eat atm!

seems one step forward and two steps back atm but still determined to put some more money this month towards the AA debt

have a good Monday everyone

MeenaM · 28 November 2017 at 11:49AM

Paid off £100 on my AA card today, I plan on paying some more but will leave it until just before payday in case need any money to cover DH short fall.

MeenaM · 1 December 2017 at 5:11PM

Put £2 in my sealed pot today, took out £20 cash as was meeting friends for lunch , so that together with having to buy some essentials like bread etc means i have £3 left from it . Will try not to spend that , shouldnt need anything for a week now

SnowBallBunny · 1 December 2017 at 11:29PM

Good Luck with your debt-free journey! A detailed 'Statement of Affairs and Personal Balance Sheet' is a great start along with your updates.

MeenaM · 2 December 2017 at 11:29AM

Thank you Snowball, I've been looking at my budget this morning and we are doing better than I thought so fingers crossed we can stay in the black this month, also the water rates will not come out of the joint account now until March so that's a very welcome extra £46 per month until then , I'm feeling positive today! also i kept within my budget yesterday for the lunch with friends .

MeenaM · 4 December 2017 at 11:08AM

Spent £87 in Aldi this morning, better than the £100 last week! I have also worked out that will last us until next Monday including lunches for work

have to get cat food this week looking for some offers ,,,,

EscapingTheAlarm · 4 December 2017 at 9:59PM

Hello! I just thought I'd pop in and say that it sounds like you're doing really well! Well done for clearing the Next account already - that's really quick! I think that £87 including lunches is great! Do you find that going to Aldi makes a big difference to your shop? I need to do something about my food bill...
ETA x

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