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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:01 am
by bridget jones
Hi everyone, well i have just entered into the IVA world. The meeting with the creditors is on 6th oct, so fingers crossed for that. Could someone please tell me, i understand that i have to pay 50 percent of my overtime and any windfalls i may recieve over the year . However at the yearly review if i have managed to save some money, can they take all that from me, or am i ok to try to save as long as i have declared the extra money earn.
I have gone with Debt Direct and i must say theyhave been more than helpfull, and also got things moving pretty quickly.
thanks
lisa
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:07 am
by orchid5
Hi Lisa, welcome to the world of peace of mind and a hopefully debt free light at the end of the tunnel. I hope that the meeting on the 6th Oct has a good outcome and you can then start to live once again. I think i am right in saying you are correct about any overtime and windfalls but this will be outlined in your agreement, i think i am also correct in saying that anything over £500 savings if you manage to save that much would then have to be considered. One of the experts will be along shortly im sure to clarify your questions.
Good luck and best wishes, it was the best thing that i ever did and although difficult at times, the peace of mind it gives you is worth more than money can buy.
Take care and be safe, fingers crossed.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:15 am
by bridget jones
Orchid5, thanks for replying. i have to say i'm absolutley terrified, just keeping everything crossed. I understand what you mean though, thoe thought of this mess getting sorted is just amazing!!!! thanks for your help
lisa
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:16 am
by bridget jones
Orchid5, thanks for replying. i have to say i'm absolutley terrified, just keeping everything crossed. I understand what you mean though,the thought of this mess getting sorted is just amazing!!!! thanks for your help.
lisa
x
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:07 am
by Martin2011
Hey Lisa,
I echo Orchid's sentiments, good luck for the journey.... you will have to hand over the 50%, (precise details should be in your agreement) - not sure about their being a limit to what you can save though.... if your creditors have agreed a budget and you manage to save more than 500 within it, it should be yours...... there will be times over the 5 years when a contingency is essential and if you can, always worth having as much as you can set asside. Try to set up a saving account - it'll be hard, but even the odd small amount adds up each month and you'll be glad you did when the unexpected arises.
Good luck for the 6th.... keeping everything crossed for you....let us know how it goes...
Martin
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:02 am
by bridget jones
Hi Martin and thanks,
If this all goes well i think i would hand over the 50 percent each month and i know where i am up to! can't belive how quickly this has all come together in a matter of a couple of weeks! i have never defaulted on any of the debts, but have ended up working 7 days a week and taken on a part time job in the evenings to help, sometimes i go for weeks and weeks without a day off and i just can't do it anymore. Debt direct have been wonderfull so hats off to them!! yes will keep everything crossed for the 6th. Not going to attend i think i would be useless and sit there like a blubbering wreck!!!
lis
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:20 am
by Viki.W
Hey Lisa, welcome to the forum. Good luck for the 6th, not long now. Fingers crossed. Don't forget to keep posting, we're all here for you. X
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:22 am
by chegs
Good Luck Lis, we are with debt free direct and they were pretty quick with us.You may feel a bit panicky on the day of the meeting but hey what a feeling when its agreed. Take care and good luck x
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:28 am
by kallis3
Hi Lisa and welcome from me too.
Good luck for the 6th!
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:35 am
by bridget jones
Hello, Vicki,Chegs and Kallis3 and thnks for the welcome, so glad i found this site. Dont feel so alone now with it all. yes will keep posting. Am not online at home so will just be able to come on at weekends and lunch hour to catch up.
Lis
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:49 am
by kallis3
We're always here for support and advice, and a bit of a laugh at times as well![:D][:D]
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:53 am
by Lisa2009
I would also like to welcome you to the forum and wish you the very best of luck for your creditors meeting xxxx
xxxLisaxxx
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:55 am
by bridget jones
thanks guys, well you all seem like a lovely bunch[:)]
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:41 pm
by kal
Hi,
A hearty welcome from me too!!!
Good luck for the 6th - hope all goes well.
K.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:44 pm
by Skippy
Welcome from me as well, and good luck for 6th October xxx