How to avoid a Christmas debt hangover
By Russell Cavanagh - 11/11/2008
Christmas lights are already up in some towns and now is traditionally the time to plan festive spending on events, presents and entertainment. It is a difficult season financially, especially for families. So how can you minimise or avoid debt at this time of the year?
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A great many people are now facing problems arising from debt. How can you best stop a problem becoming a crisis? Financial journalist Russell Cavanagh is our “Debt Doctor” - here to answer your queries.
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A great many people are now facing problems arising from debt. How can you best stop a problem becoming a crisis? Financial journalist Russell Cavanagh is our “Debt Doctor” - here to answer your queries.
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There’s a common misconception that older people don’t suffer from the same debt problems as their younger counterparts. It simply isn’t true: a high percentage go through their 50s and 60s with high levels of borrowing - and often get to retirement with major debts still outstanding. So if you have concerns about debts, why not ask our Debt Doctor Russell Cavanagh for advice?