In other news....
Japan to pay bond holders with gold coins.
Japan’s Gold-for-Bonds Offer Could Boost Return By 5.9 Times - Businessweek
And people here still don't get the gold thing over a bit of paper thing....
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It is a good feeling. That's why I fear the corrupt scum in charge will spoil the party and force me back into debt one way of the other.Originally posted by Scrag Meister View PostWell done its a good feeling
So, better to burn out your savings than let them fade away.
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Well done its a good feeling, I did it in July 2009 and by November that year had bought a house up in London as well, so it didn't last long.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostI'm currently on course to be debt free for the first time in my life.
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Yep, out of cash and into assets.
Just in time for Christmas. I'm going to have a lot of presents to open.
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Should be spending or saving?
I'm currently on course to be debt free for the first time in my life.
I also get a feeling that I should be buying all the shit my heart desires while I still can.
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More cheap debt. 
Sorry savers you're screwed.
Don't worry, spend spend spend. Your kids or their kids will pay it back eventually.
[off to buy a flash car on cheap credit, that will then go up in value as sterling gets printed into oblivion.
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Credit Crunch 2.0 SP1
Bank of England plans cash injection move to ensure liquidity | Business
Basically a repeat of 2008/9 on the cards.
And Gordon Brown nowhere to be seen.
Menawhile, in Athens, they are taking the cuts to benefits in a typically Greek way.
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