Woman's Own

GETTING OUT OF THE RED

Debt is something that can affect us all – whether it is borrowing money to redecorate your house, or putting a bit of shopping on a credit or store card. We all have good intentions to repay loans, but sometimes debts can mount up. The national debt average stands at just shy of £16,000, but for parents across the UK with children under the age of 18, it is even higher, at £17,402. We meet two women who prove that there is life beyond debt…

For advice on how to better manage your debts and repayments, go to stepchange.org.

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