I need a new computer pronto- I use a laptop at home for work. My personal laptop has broken, I can't afford to replace it and work will not buy one for me. I also use the laptop for personal reasons, such as communication and keeping track of my IVA budget. How can I get a computer if I have no IVA budget to cover it?! Any ideas about what I can do?
birthday coming up? Just scrimping and saving from allowances I guess but that will all take a while I realise and doesn't help you out now.
I've a real old machine with Vista which I keep as a back up and let my granddaughter use whem she's here but I know I wouldn't want to use it all the time.
IVA final payment left the bank on the 26th January 2013...looking forward to a debt free future.
How can your work expect you to use your own laptop with no provision for replacements in case's of emergency?
You could approach your IP and ask for a payment break, the worst that can happen is they say "no".
Last Payment made 04/12/14. Completion Certificate 25/7/15. IVA company GT. No Issues
I agree that a missed payment may be the best way forward and add it on to the end if you have not made it up. One missed payment is nothing to be concerned about but ask your IP first.
Good solutions from Michael and Merlin, although Lesleys "old fashioned" method of "scrimping & saving", although not ideal in this scenario, would be my preffered choice, either that or take it for a repair.
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I came into this world with nothing and still have most of it left!
