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Loans Are Not Just For Christmas. Surviving The Holiday Debt
By Richard Green, Thu Dec 8th
Christmas is coming - A time for decorations, songs,over-eating, gift giving, visiting the family, consumer spendingand the increasing of personal debts. Bah humbug. While most people see Christmas as a joyful period there aremany who see it as a time of financial worry as they cannotafford to buy presents for everyone. For these people it isoften the doorstep lenders who will be getting fatter ratherthan them and their family. The temptation is to simply put theexpenses on the credit card or take out a loan to be paid backon the never-never. Unfortunately this can lead to disastrousresults in the long-term, as the recent increase in the numberof repossession order applications are testimony. There are a few simple rules can help to prevent a post festiveperiod financial hangover though.
Firstly, don't ignore the problem. The longer you leave a debtproblem, the worse it will become. If things seem desperate then contacting a free organisationsuch as National Debtline (0808 808 4000) can help by givingdebt advice over the phone, or by providing booklets and factsheets, as well as helping to set up personalised debtmanagement plans. Next, maximise incomings and minimise outgoing expenditures.Look out for anywhere costs can be reduced. Online retailersdon't have to pay for expensive premises, and so buying presentsonline rather than in the shops is often a great money saver. Bealert for shop sales and make the most of them. If you already have debts, then you need to be wary of borrowingmore money without some serious consideration and qualifiedprofessional independent financial advice. Taking out a low rate secured loan to cover previously unsecureddebt may seem like a sensible idea, however, should you fail tomeet the payments you could lose your house. If you haveunsecured loans, your home may not be safe either. Debtcounselling charities have recently become increasingly alarmedregarding
a growing trend by some of the high street lenders toissue "charging orders" on borrowers' homes in order to recoverbad debts. This means that by going through the courts, thelender can change an unsecured loan agreement converting thedebt to be secured on the borrower's house, whilst stillcharging unsecured interest rates. A consolidation loan may seemsensible; however this will mean borrowing more money, over alonger period this will mean more interest to pay in the longrun. If you decide to take out a loan, then you need to ensure thatyou are getting the best rate that is available. The big bankslike , and listensto music no one else likes.
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