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Let me tell you, paying off debt isn’t just about money. It’s about freedom. Debt can feel like a prison. You wake up thinking about it. You go to bed trying to ignore it. And all day in between, it sits in the back of your mind like a…
I remember the evening I realised how large our debt is too clearly. My husband and I were having a glass of wine, getting ready to escape into the Netflix series we were watching. He cleared his throat and said: “Darling, we seem to have accumulated some debt.” Now,…
Paying off debt offers more than just financial relief—it provides surprising benefits that can improve your overall well-being. First, it reduces stress and anxiety, giving you peace of mind and freeing mental space. With no debt, you gain control over your income, allowing you to save, invest, or spend…
Debt is like that naughty friend who shows up at your party and refuses to leave. You politely ignore it at first, but the longer it lingers, the more uncomfortable you feel. It takes over your thoughts, drains your wallet, and keeps you from living your best life. But…
Let me tell you what I know about how to stay debt-free and the money management systems that helped me do it. (Yes, we have lived debt-free since 2013 when we paid off £100,000 consumer debt.) You see, to get out of debt and stay debt free you need to:…
To pay off your debt you must: Be single-mindedly committed; Crave debt freedom with the hunger of a thirsty man in a desert; Take pride in paying off your debt; and Have a great plan. Do you want to pay off your debt this year? I know that the economy…
Are you a victim of debt stress? Do you wake up before sunrise, covered in cold sweat and feeling the fear chomping at your gut? You see, when people talk about debt, they seldom discuss feelings. I paid off a considerable amount of debt and learned enough to write…
What is it like to be debt-free? Please take a couple of minutes to imagine it. Now, this is hard, I know. You may have so much debt that you always feel the weight of it. It is hard to imagine a time when the uncertainty of debt will…
Securing a mortgage is a significant milestone on the path to homeownership. However, for individuals burdened with existing debt, it’s normal to have questions, such as: Can you get a mortgage with debt? How does equity release work? This article will delve into this topic and explore the options…
Start by understanding your financial situation. List all debts, their interest rates, and monthly payments. This helps visualize your overall debt. Next, prioritize. High-interest debts generally need to be paid first. However, the “snowball method” recommends paying the smallest debts first for motivational boosts. Thirdly, create a budget. Allocate…
Paying off debt delivers instant peace of mind and long-term financial freedom. It reduces stress, improves credit scores, and increases disposable income. Freedom from monthly payments provides flexibility for unexpected expenses. In the long run, debt elimination fosters wealth accumulation. It allows money previously sucked by interest to be…
Editor’s note: This is a no-nonsense list of action to take when you have no money at all by Sara Williams: a fellow UK personal finance blogger and a passionate advocate for a fairer debt system..I hope you never find yourself in a desperate situation where you must take…