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If you are in debt you can get
lots of free help and advice. Be very wary about paying for advice
or temptation to take out further loans to relieve the position.
There are many debt management companies but they usually re-arrange your
finances for a fee or get commission for making new loan arrangements.
If you are already in debt don't make matters worse by borrowing
more. Get advice from
Citizens
Advice Bureau - Caithness
or Highland Council
Money
Advice Service
Getting Out of Debt
Creating
a Budget
Living Below your Means
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The Helpline
is relevant to Scotland and
provides
and
advice on how to deal with debt problems. You can call free on 0808 808
4000.
The service also uses Language
Line to help those whose first language is other than English.
Especially useful is the
debt advice section,
which includes a self-help pack
Dealing with your debts and a
personal budget sheet.
Just click on the logo above to
find out more.
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Basic Action on Debts
People may know what to do about their debts but here is a basic list of
suggestions -
Write down a list of your total income and outgoings.
Write down all of your expenses including travel and food.
Remember all annual expenses such as car insurance and Christmas and
spread the cost over 12 months.
Regular expenses such as electricity should be considered for direct
debits.
Check that your overdraft is authorised by the bank as charges are high
for unauthorised borrowing.
Cut up credit cards if your spending is out of control.
Do not use store cards as interest charges are high.
Consider payment protection plans
Do not ignore letters from companies. Even if you do not have the
money call and explain.
Contact everybody you owe money to and set up a payment plan. Most
people will listen if you are taking steps to sort things out.
If you can only afford one payment your mortgage if you have one is top
priority. check if you can re-arrange the payments but take
independent advice first.
Avoid consolidation of debts which rolls it all into one. The
packages usually have high interest rates
and charge high fees.
If you are still not sure or want re-assurance contact a free, independent
adviser.
Citizens Advice Bureau can help.
Check out their web site at www.adviceguide.org
or contact National Debtline 0808 8084000
Cosumer Credit Councelling 0800 1381111
The UK Insolvency Helpline
The UK National Insolvency Helpline can assist with your debt problems for
individuals and Companies, large and small. If you or your business have a
money problem, to whom would you turn? How much are you really worth?
Would
you recognise the warning signs of over committment or insolvency?
We specialise in giving small and medium size companies and individuals
who
are experiencing cash flow problems the benefit of a fresh start, allowing
them to achieve their full profit potential.
We are always available through our Business Support Scheme to advise you
on
any aspect of your business or personal financial situation.
The UK Insolvency Helpline
Richard Sorsky Senior Manager Tel: 0800 074 6918 mail:
info@insolvencyhelpline.co.uk
web:
www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk
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