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    September 2013 Debt Repayment Update

    HayleyBy HayleySeptember 30, 201338 Comments3 Mins Read
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    September Debt Repayment UpdateIt’s my favourite time of the month again as I get to report back on how the hubby and I have been getting on with repaying our debts. We haven’t paid as much off this month as we did in the last two months, but we’re feeling really positive about our progress because at the end of the day, it’s going the right way!

    During the month of September, we paid £872.50 off our total debts. This includes our minimum payments and an extra payment onto my credit card. I did however get charged interest this month on my credit card balance as the 0% interest deal I had going on expired.

    I’ve decided I’m still going to stick with this credit card and not swap the balance over to another card because I’ll only be paying this for a few more months (at least I hope so)! If I moved the balance elsewhere, I’d have to pay a balance transfer fee which I think would be more than the interest on my current credit card. Looking at the estimated interest due next month, it’s decreasing rapidly anyway.

    Anyway, taking the interest charge into account, the actual debt repayment this month was £857.

    And now for the big picture figures!

    Last month, our debt total was £37,033.73 and this month, it’s now a total of £36,177.12. I really wanted to get our debt under £36K this month but it wasn’t to be as we had a quite a few extra things to pay out for plus I slipped a little with our budget – more on that later! Next month though, it definitely will be under £36K! Our running total amount that we’ve paid back since the start of our journey (from January) is £5312.49. That’s 12.8%!

    My original goal still stands – that is to clear my personal credit card by Christmas, the balance at the moment is £2201. I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to achieve this but I’m going to give it my all! The only way I will be able to achieve this is if I somehow earn some extra income. Selling on eBay is one thing, but I need to sort out something a bit more regular. I’m considering freelance writing if I can get any work and a couple of other avenues but ultimately, it’s a case of thinking about what I can fit in around my day job and looking after my daughter. And it’s got to be something that I actually have the skills to do!

    How did you get on with your finances in September?

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    38 Comments

    1. Simon @ Modest Money on September 30, 2013 9:58 am

      You’ve definitely come a long way with your debt repayment…congrats, keep chugging away at it and you’ll more than hit your christmas target! Am sure with your dedication you’ll find something to up your income. All the best.
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 9:59 pm

        Thanks Simon! I really appreciate your support. 🙂 It will be a mission and a half to achieve that goal but I like setting goals that are slightly out of reach. It makes me want it more and try even harder!

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    2. Holly@ClubThrifty on September 30, 2013 2:16 pm

      Awesome job on your debt repayment! At that rate, you should be debt free in no time! =)
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:00 pm

        Thanks Holly! I hope so. I’m so looking forward to the day when I become debt free soooooo much. I don’t know when it will be but each day, I guess it’s getting closer!

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    3. Andrew@LivingRichCheaply on September 30, 2013 3:07 pm

      You’re making good progress! I think selling stuff online is good to make a little extra…I’ve done that as well. Although you’re right that the income is not that consistent. Good luck. I’m confident you will meet your Christmas goal.
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:03 pm

        Thanks Andrew! I really want to meet that goal – it’s so important to me. I’ve just got to work very hard!

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    4. Done by Forty on September 30, 2013 3:12 pm

      That’s great news. I’m happy for you guys and I’m crossing my fingers that you can knock out the personal debt by the end of the year.
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:05 pm

        Thanks so much Done by Forty! I really appreciate your support as always – your comments just spur me on that bit more! 🙂

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    5. Budget and the Beach on September 30, 2013 3:39 pm

      Congrats on your debt repayment! I really do hope you can pay off your personal debt by Christmas! What a great gift that is to yourself! This wasn’t a great month for me financially, so I’m hoping Oct will be better.
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:06 pm

        It would be the best Christmas present ever! I think I would even have a glass of wine to celebrate! 🙂 I’m sure next month will pick up for you Tonya, looking forward to reading your progress.

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    6. Dear Debt on September 30, 2013 3:57 pm

      You are doing great! Get that personal card done by Xmas and you’ll be golden. You are right, as long as you are heading in the right direction, it’s progress.
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:08 pm

        If I can achieve getting rid of that card by Christmas, I would be soooo happy. It’s going to take a lot of side hustling and I don’t have long to do it! Thanks so much for your support!

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    7. Michelle on September 30, 2013 4:38 pm

      You are doing great! 🙂
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:10 pm

        Thanks Michelle! I’m looking forward to reading your next extra income update which will inspire me again I’m sure! 🙂

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    8. Girl Meets Debt on September 30, 2013 5:40 pm

      I LOVE how positive you always are in your debt repayment updates Hayley! 🙂 You totally have the right attitude to pay off that personal credit card by Christmas time! I also think you could do quite well as a freelancer since you have this wonderful way of writing that is a pleasure to read.
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:14 pm

        Thanks GMD! 🙂 I’m feeling really positive right now. Paying back just over £5K this year has been an amazing feeling so far. I can’t wait to get to the £10K payoff mark! Wow, that’s so nice of you to say that about my writing. I have proper goosebumps! 🙂 xo

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    9. dojo on September 30, 2013 5:42 pm

      It’s been a pretty hectic month and October will be the same (car insurance, more business taxes etc.). I have budgeted to save quite a chunk of my ‘paycheck’, but it won’t be easy with all this stuff we need to pay now. Oh, well, maybe November will be better 😀
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:16 pm

        It all seems to come at once doesn’t it? That happens to us in July when the car needs taxing and an MOT all in the same month. Good luck in October and hope you manage to save some of it!

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    10. Lisa E. @ Lisa Vs. The Loans on September 30, 2013 8:33 pm

      Keep it up! I’m sure you’ll meet your goal of being credit card debt free!
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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:17 pm

        Thanks Lisa! Really appreciate your support as always. 🙂 It would be the best Christmas present to be able to say I’m finally rid of that card!

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    11. Eva @ Girl Counting Pennies on September 30, 2013 8:46 pm

      This is my favourite time of the month too, and for exactly the same reason! 😛 Well done on your payment this month, you are doing great! I have made my biggest payment so far, and I could not be happier about it. I want to do better and better each month, but I have to be realistic and make sure I enjoy my life while paying off debt, so not every month is going to be as great.
      Eva @ Girl Counting Pennies recently posted…September 2013 Debt Repayment UpdateMy Profile

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      • Hayley on September 30, 2013 10:19 pm

        Thanks Eva! I’ve just read your post and your repayment was an all time record high – amazing! I can’t wait to see how much you pay off next month especially with your ‘accommodation announcement’. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Claire M on September 30, 2013 10:48 pm

      Congratulations!!!! Great work 🙂
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      • Hayley on October 1, 2013 9:30 pm

        Thanks so much Claire! I’ll be posting my update for the Debt Destroyer’s article soon. 🙂

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    13. Amanda on October 1, 2013 12:49 am

      You’ve made great progress! I like dropping into a new thousands place as well – makes me feel like I’m making a dent 🙂
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      • Hayley on October 2, 2013 10:49 am

        Thanks Amanda! The next thousand down the rungs of our debt ladder are all milestones!

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    14. SuburbanFInance on October 1, 2013 5:07 am

      Don’t beat yourself up! you made amazing progress and should be really proud.
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      • Hayley on October 2, 2013 10:51 am

        Thanks so much! 🙂 I can’t tell you how much happier I’m feeling these days with our progress so far. 🙂

        Reply
    15. moneystepper on October 1, 2013 6:56 am

      It might be difficult and you’ll have to sacrifice and work really hard for 3 months, but just think how amazing that Christmas present would be!!

      Good luck!!
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      • Hayley on October 12, 2013 9:06 pm

        It would be awesome wouldn’t it. I’m working on extra income at the moment. Nothing as yet but I need to get myself out there more I think!

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    16. Charles@gettingarichlife on October 1, 2013 8:59 am

      You’re heading in the right direction. Your blog can help you get side hustles. Good luck!
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      • Hayley on October 2, 2013 10:52 am

        Thanks Charles for stopping by. 🙂 My blog has already helped me so much with my motivation – who knows perhaps it could help me out in terms of side hustles too. Watch this space!

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    17. lyle @ the Joy of Simple on October 1, 2013 3:28 pm

      Hey Haley and congrats on getting your debt down a little more this month! You and your hubby are doing great 🙂

      And I gotta agree with SuburbanFInance’s comment above…don’t fret over things too much. As long as you feel you are doing what you can to make your lives better, then that’s all you need to think about. The rest will work out in time!

      Take care and all the best.

      Lyle
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      • Hayley on October 2, 2013 10:54 am

        Thanks Lyle! I really appreciate your support as always. I feel a lot happier now than I did in January, that’s for sure. The best part is being in control! 🙂

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    18. jefferson @SeeDebtRun on October 1, 2013 3:30 pm

      Awesome progress, Hayley.. I love your attitude, and if you can keep your spirits high– you are well on your way.
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      • Hayley on October 2, 2013 10:56 am

        Thanks Jefferson – It’s funny how when you think positively, positive things do actually happen. I try to keep focused on small goals and small achievements and one day, I will overcome a bigger goal!

        Reply
    19. Amanda @ Passionately Simple Life on October 3, 2013 2:00 pm

      Great job!!! Keep on working at it and looking at all the positives and how far you’ve come!

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      • Hayley on October 3, 2013 8:36 pm

        Thanks so much Amanda, I appreciate your support and for stopping by!

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