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ToastieSimons
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How to save when paying off debt?
We have 2 credit cards with 0% interest for a year. However Dh's car is going to die at some point. I feel like if I send all our money to debt and we have no down payment or any money for a new car we'll be in a worse position than we are now.
what would you ladies do?
asecond job or me working is not possible. We have an e fund with 1100 initial and we put $10 / week in it. Also being a 1 car family is not possible.
ETA : we own both of our cars.
I will love you for you, not for what you have done or for what you will become
Re: How to save when paying off debt?
I second what dalm0m said. Always pay yourself first! If your employer offers direct deposit allocate a portion of your paycheck to automatically be deposited into your savings.
If a second job is not possible, perhaps consider going
How much is left on both CCs?
Look at your current spending and cut back on all non essentials.
You do not need a new car - you need a new-to-you car that you can afford to pay in full
Sell stuff you have that you no longer need or use.
IF you rent, conside
Cut back on your cell phone plan...basic calling and texting only.
Cut out cable TV. It sounds crazy but a lot of people are doing it now that Netflix, Hulu and the networks themselves post shows online.
DH and I cut cable back in the sprin