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Debt problems

Submitted by Paolo on Fri, 2006-08-11 09:57.

If you’re experiencing debt problems you’re not alone. The UK debt help market has never been busier, as a massive percentage of the nation’s consumers struggle to cope with their finances.

Fortunately, because there are such huge debt problems in Britain, there are also a number of solutions that can help get you out of trouble.

The first thing to realise is that the level of debt you have will dictate which solutions are going to be of any real benefit. For example, if you have massive mortgage repayments you can’t possibly meet on top of credit card debts and other sources of finance, saving a few pounds on interest isn’t going to get you back into the black.

Conversely, if you only have minor debts of a few thousand pounds then you’re not going to have to consider bankruptcy any time soon. Either way, it’s important to assess your situation so you can quickly get the debt help you need.

However serious your debt problems are you need to be proactive in sorting them out. Sitting at home worrying isn’t going to fix anything and neither will denial. If you have serious debt problems then you have to take decisive action.

We provide useful debt help solutions in the form of advice, market news and anything else we think might help get you out of the red and looking at a brighter future.

 

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More UK adults worry about debt

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Debt forces elderly out of UK

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Government must halt pensioner debt - Age Concern

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Christmas cutbacks essential to avoid debt

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Credit unions could be the answer to debt problems

Joining a credit union could well be the fastest way to reduce your debts and improve your financial outlook according to ABCUL, the trade association.

Debt problems and the credit crunch concern women most

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0% balance transfer deals disappear

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Consumers hungry for further rate cuts

Research from Fool.co.uk has found that the majority of UK consumers are hoping for further cuts in the Bank of England base rate to help them reduce outgoings and ease

Debt lies still a massive problem

New research from AXA has found that the number of consumers lying to their partners about their debt problems is increasing.

Debt help from the LITRG

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) have released a new online guide to help people manage their finances better and avoid debt during the current economic downturn.

Savers hit hard by base rate cut

People will savings accounts are set to be hit hard after the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate of interest by a huge 1.5%.

November debt statistics from Credit Action

The latest figures from Credit Action on the UK's debt problems makes grim reading as always for people all over the nation.

Bills go unpaid as debt problems grow

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Disposable incomde vanishes under cloud of debt

The amount of disposable income the average UK consumer has to spend has dropped by 30% over the last two years according to research from Abbey.

Debt inevitable over Christmas period

Fool.co.uk believe many people will have little choice but to get into increased debt problems over Christmas, as the majority of consumers haven't been able to put money aside.

Credit card rejection won't affect debt problems

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PAYG more popular during credit crunch

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Avoid debt by saving for next Christmas

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Credit reports not always accurate

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Students advised to prioritise debts

A report in the Guardian newspaper has advised students struggling with debt problems to prioritise which arrears should be paid off first.

Nationwide to offer debt help advice

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