Jamie Talks A Little More .... Debt - BONUS EPISODE

This episode we are talking debt.Financial issues, especially being in debt, can have a serious impact on your overall wellbeing causing much stress and anxiety. People from all walks of life can get into financial difficulties for many different reasons, (divorce, redundancy, ill health, bereavement). It’s not easy talking about money worries but if you’re struggling, identifying you have a problem, knowing what your options are and taking action is really important. The average Brit has £4,264 of unsecured debt and the average credit card balance per household is £2,595 with an interest rate of 20.77%! High-interest rates can put a real strain on your finances. In this episode, I'm speaking to Jason Butler - The Head of Financial Education for Salary Finance. ( www.salaryfinance.com/uk/ ) It's a fascinating conversation around what debt is, how we can reduce the stigma around it and how we can manage our finances to get out of debt and become self-supportive.If you are affected by debt or want some advice then please visit the supports below:National Debtlinewww.nationaldebtline.org Telephone: 0808 808 4000Fax: 0121 410 6230Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pmSaturday, 9:30am to 1pmStepchange Debt Charity: www.stepchange.org60 second debt test: www.stepchange.org/debttestAnonymous online advice service: www.stepchange.org/debtremedPayplan: www.payplan.comCitizens Advice Bureau: www.citizensadvice.org.ukFor free and impartial guidance covering a range of financial topics, including taking control of debt and obtaining free debt advice, you may find it helpful to visit:The Money Advice Service: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en