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Since the late 1990’s,
the total amount of both personal and business debt in the UK has
been rising.
The Bank of England estimates that in Britain, personal debt for the
population increases by £1 million every 4 minutes. One reason
linked to this is a healthy economic and employment climate which
allows for more purchasing power, higher consumer confidence, and
easier availability
of credit thanks to record-low interest rates. This, along with
a popular culture that encourages spending on the latest gadget
or car makes
it obvious how we have arrived at this point.
Personal debt takes into
account credit cards, utility bills, council tax, mortgage repayments
and personal loans. It’s quite possible
to incur a large amount of debt before even realising what’s
happening if you don’t keep careful track of the bills you receive.
While it’s fairly commonplace to overlook a phone bill or credit
card payment occasionally, if your personal debt has added up to the
point where it can’t be settled in a reasonable amount of time
by minimizing your unnecessary spending, then it may be time to start
considering your options for debt relief. |
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