Concern over rising debts with Christmas spending
There is some concern that overspending this Christmas will see many struggling with their finances and suffering from debt that they find they cannot repay. It is thought there will be a surge in individuals who turn to debt management teams for debt help during the first quarter of the New Year.
Billions of pounds are spent each year on presents, drink, and partying and for some this is paid for courtesy of their credit card or even a loan. There is also the worry of bank charges after overspending and running out of money in your current account. Hefty bank charges soon add up to quite a sum, which all adds to your debt problem.
If you believe that you have spent beyond your means and you have unsecured debts that you cannot afford to repay then you may wish debt advice to seek debt help and advice with a specialist debt management team. They may be able to suggest a debt management plan or an IVA as a solution to your debt problem. Both may be viable choices for repaying debts that are unsecured over a certain period. Unsecured debts may include credit card, loans, store cards or home shopping catalogues.