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Money Matters Leicester is a free money advice service based in the West End and Braunstone areas of Leicester. |
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“Money is a good servant but a cruel master”
According to a report from the Money Advice Service over 35% of Leicester households are in debt (more than 3 months behind with their regular payments). That story is reflected all across the country. It's a massive problem. Also see the report from The Money Charity,
Most of those who are struggling with debt (54%) are in work, many (48%) are homeowners and most (75%) are under the age of 45.
70% of those feel anxious about your debt. 56% of those report a negative impact on family life.
40% of those don’t feel able to talk to creditors, probably because they are threatening: 41% feel a lack of confidence and skills.
Most people don’t seek help. Why not? 83% would like to pay off the debts as soon as possible
44% don’t know that there are solutions that can help.
Many feel ashamed – but there’s nothing to be ashamed of.
So many people are in the same boat – it’s a massive problem. Most debt advice services are friendly and non-judgmental.
We'll be starting debt counselling in the West End of Leicester in early 2016. Until then, we are running money advice courses in June and September. Also, we've listed below some services that might be useful now.
According to a report from the Money Advice Service over 35% of Leicester households are in debt (more than 3 months behind with their regular payments). That story is reflected all across the country. It's a massive problem. Also see the report from The Money Charity,
Most of those who are struggling with debt (54%) are in work, many (48%) are homeowners and most (75%) are under the age of 45.
70% of those feel anxious about your debt. 56% of those report a negative impact on family life.
40% of those don’t feel able to talk to creditors, probably because they are threatening: 41% feel a lack of confidence and skills.
Most people don’t seek help. Why not? 83% would like to pay off the debts as soon as possible
44% don’t know that there are solutions that can help.
Many feel ashamed – but there’s nothing to be ashamed of.
So many people are in the same boat – it’s a massive problem. Most debt advice services are friendly and non-judgmental.
We'll be starting debt counselling in the West End of Leicester in early 2016. Until then, we are running money advice courses in June and September. Also, we've listed below some services that might be useful now.
"Fools are headstrong and do what they like: wise people take advice"
Proverbs 12:15
The links below are all from organisations who don't charge.
If you look at other debt advice organisations online, some are great, but be careful as some are companies pretending to offer free services.
Free Debt Advice from Community Money Advice
Free online debt advice from StepChange
10 ways to clear your debt from the National Debtline
Budget Planner from The Debt Advice Foundation
Budget Planner Page from The Money Supermarket
Free debt advice in Leicester from Christians Against Poverty
Payday Loans Factsheet from the National Debtline
Harrassment by creditors Factsheet from the National Debtline
How to spot a Loan Shark from the Money Advice Service
Loads of help topics from the National Debtline
Proverbs 12:15
The links below are all from organisations who don't charge.
If you look at other debt advice organisations online, some are great, but be careful as some are companies pretending to offer free services.
Free Debt Advice from Community Money Advice
Free online debt advice from StepChange
10 ways to clear your debt from the National Debtline
Budget Planner from The Debt Advice Foundation
Budget Planner Page from The Money Supermarket
Free debt advice in Leicester from Christians Against Poverty
Payday Loans Factsheet from the National Debtline
Harrassment by creditors Factsheet from the National Debtline
How to spot a Loan Shark from the Money Advice Service
Loads of help topics from the National Debtline