Anyone who has ever struggled with the burden of debt knows just how stressful and demoralizing it can be. The constant worry of how to pay the bills can take its toll on you. However, the sooner you face up to your debt problems and try to get help the better it will be for you, and there are a number of places you can turn to for help and advice. With a bit of help you could soon be on the way to managing your debt problem.
One of the first places to try for helpful and independent advice about debt is your local Citizens Advice Bureau. You should be able to find their number in the telephone book. You can get face to face advice here as well and can call up to make an appointment to speak to someone from the specialist debt advice teams. The CAB website is very useful for reading up on the available help for people who are experiencing financial problems.
Another place you can turn to for free advice that is also confidential and independent is the National Debtline. They have a website where you can access email advice if you prefer that method of communication however their phone number is a free phone number. You will be offered impartial advice and solutions to managing your debts. They can also help you to draw up a plan for managing your debts and help with bankruptcy issues.
A charity that offers impartial and free advice is the Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS). They work along the same lines as the National Debt Helpline by giving free telephone counseling to people who are struggling with their debts. They can talk you through the bankruptcy process if that is the only available option for you and aid in drawing up debt management plans. They also show you ways to effectively manage your money for the future and offer tips and advice for saving money. The homelessness charity Shelter also offers debt advice and is also good at helping you to find out if there are any benefits you could be claiming that will help to improve your financial situation.
Some local authorities offer free debt advice services but this is not available everywhere in the UK so you will need to find out if you can get this help in your own area. The direct.gov.uk website gives advice on how to find out if the service is available in your area and you may find there are a few places nearby where you can get direct advice face to face.
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