Debt help companies

Finding good debt help companies that legitimately have your best interests at heart, can be difficult with so many on the market, all with their own agendas.

If you have debt problems that are so serious you have to seek professional help, the pressure of the situation can make you look for the quickest way out but it's important you keep your head and look for a debt help company that can really help you.

Most debt management companies will offer you a free consultation with one of their skilled advisors. This is certainly something worth taking advantage of to see what they say about your financial situation. However, don't let them pressure you into an agreement there and then. Make sure you come away and have a long think about what you want to do.

If you have the time, it might also be worth visiting more than one of the many debt help companies around to see if they offer the same advice. One might even come up with a solution that you'd never thought of that might save you a significant amount of money. Remember, even though you're in serious debt, you're still a customer to these debt management companies and it benefits them as well as you to come up with a solution.

We have articles on debt help companies and other resources to help you find the best solution. 

Added debt from PPI slammed by Which?

Consumers group Which?

Credit card rejection won't affect debt problems

The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) have told consumers that if they're rejected when applying for a credit card or any other form of finance, it won't affect their credit rating

Football clubs debt an increasing worry

Chairman of the FA Lord Triesman, believes that the huge debts that Premiership football clubs carry are threatening to spiral out of control during the global credit crunch.

Debt advice companies come together to help

Six debt advice companies have joined forces for a special Advice Week, aimed at helping those struggling with their finances up and down the UK.

The price of loans continues to rise

With more people than ever in the UK looking for debt consolidation loans in order to pay off their arrears, the cost of unsecured finance continues to soar.

Government MP speaks of debt help importance

MP David Laws has spoken out over the importance of finding debt help solutions as he himself launched a new Debt Centre in Chard, South Somerset.

Lifestyle changes can reduce debt

Fool.co.uk have told consumers to reduce their personal debt and improve their credit rating, they need to make changes to their lifestyle.

Debt in UK grows 1 million pounds every 5 minutes

The latest figures from Credit Action show that personal debt in the UK grows by £1 million every fives minutes, as the interest on arrears continues to piles up.

Cardiff leading the way with status debt

Cardiff has been revealed as the leading city in the UK for people borrowing money and getting into debt in order to show their middle-class status.

Warning over high interest finance products

With the credit crunch making loans and credit cards harder to get hold of, experts are warning consumers to stay clear of companies that offer quick loans with huge interest rates.

Credit card companies cut limits

Nearly 2 million UK consumers have seen the limits on their credit cards reduced in the last sixth months, so providers can ensure they don't spend significantly beyond their means and are unab

Halifax speak out over debt

Halifax have stated that consumers should contact their banks and building societies as soon as they begin to experience debt problems and not let their pr

Insurnace important to avoid summer of debt

Summer in the UK is the peak time for burglaries to homes according to research from Saga, leaving many people to deal with debt problems.

Survey reveals Brits debt problems

Research from MoneySupermarket has shown that nearly a third of British consumers are seriously concerned about their personal finances and debt problems.<

Small businesses worry about budget

Small businesses are apprehensive about the forthcoming budget from Alistair Darling, fearing it might increase their debt problems by cranking up the tax

Holdiay savings to avoid debt

People with home contents insurance often won't have to pay for baggage insurance when they go on holiday according to the AA.

Small debt help companies at risk

The smaller debt help companies in the UK are at risk of being pushed aside by their larger competitors as providers continue to succeed in getting arran

Life insurance not popular enough

More people in the UK should have life insurance according to Libra Financial Planning and eliminate the chance of their family become embroiled in debt proble

Debts adverts target the most vulnerable

Debt help companies are being accused of targeting the most vulnerable consumers with their television adverts, with students and parents mentioned speci

The truth about price comparison sites

If you don't already know, a price comparison site is a website that you go onto to compare the cheapest prices on a range of financial products.

British debt scares store card giant

GE Money are considering selling up and getting out of the UK store card market, as the amount of debt the British are piling up on plastic continues to soar.

New providers can save you cash in the new year

Perhaps unsurprisingly uSwitch have proposed that more people swap engery providers in the New Year to save money and aid their debt p

Use your laziness to defeat your debt problems

Young people and students needing debt help are being advised to use their lazy attitude for good, to help give themselves sound fin

Debt a national embarressment

The UK account for a massive portion of Europe's personal debt problems, according to the latest figures from the Citizens Advic

Banks fail to help debt crisis

Banks are increasingly coming under the spotlight when it comes to analysing the debt problems that are rife up and down the UK.

Latest debt figures confirm fears

More people than ever in the UK will need debt help in 2008 as a result of increased borrowing in 2007.

Clocking up debt problems

As the clocks go back in the UK for daylight saving, debt problems are lurking just around the corner in the run up to Christmas.

Critics slammed for questioning savers

Financial analysts and debt help companies have been rapped by the Times newspaper for criticising savers over worrying about their money in the Northern Rock fiasco.

Debt problems revealed

The debt problems of British consumers are being more and more publicised to show how many people are struggling with their finances.

An alternate spin on debt

The BBC have quashed findings by financial analysts that claim the UK now boasts over £1 trillion of personal debt, with problems set to only get worse.