get my finances in order

I have just phoned my Savings account people to transfer my savings to a healthier, internet account. I need to send them some ID and then it’s all fixed.

Feeling really happy as I’m starting to take control. I’m not sure what I have been thinking, maybe the fairy money people would sort it out for me?!!!

If I’m honest, I have no idea! That’s not good is it?!

I’m going to devise a very simple (I make things so complicated at times) spreadsheet, so I can list what I actually have.

I don’t think I’ve ever been comfortable handling money and I want to be able to enjoy it, not fear it.

I’ve made an appointment to see my local Citizens Advice Bureau with a whole load of questions.

I don’t want to bury my head in the sand any more. I’m not in debt luckily, but I have got very uncomfortable with money. I’ve told myself I don’t need to be embarrassed any more and there are people who can help me.

Phew, it’s such a relief to actually start tackling it!

There’s an appointment in two weeks with a consumer credit counselor. Hopefully it will help me immensely. It may also help with getting my own place! :D

I filed back taxes. We’ll see if they agree with my assessment. Feels really good to not have that hanging over my head.

I gotta just go ahead and write the damn checks, and not put them off til next months – when then you gotta pay double!

currently working 60 hrs/ wk and barely making enough to pay just the necessities. i love where i live, but wages are extremely low.
1) pay all monthly bills and stick to budget
2) pay off car
3) pay IRS!!!
4) pay past debts
5) save!!!!
6) don’t get in this position again!!!

Lately, my life has been consumed with working. The good thing about that is that I’ve paid off my line of credit. The bad thing about that is that I stopped having a life. Somehow, it doesn’t seem like a fair trade off.

Here I am almost done grad school and I’m looking at about $130,000 in student loans!!!! Just the thought makes me sick to me stomach. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with some advice? This burden keeps me up at night, I have anxiety and high stress, all because I wanted to go to school and receive an education. I’m not disputing my choice in education, but I’m just trying to get on track with my life and my future. Thanks!!!

Happy with my bank outta of the blue upgraded my bank account for me; so I have a debit card now… which is a huge improvement

Also had a financial review with the bank and have opened a savings account and plan to top up my ISA with regular contributions which is fab

I’ve started seeing exactly what I’m spending my money on which is quite illuminating
Once I’ve done that properly I’m gonna get my “cushions” sorted and then start thwacking my debts

One happy bunny :D