interestrateripoff Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/fears-over-soaring-debts-1-6221514 Households in Sheffield are drowning in debts of up to £20,000 each, according to city money advisors.Just under 250 residents owing a total of £4 million have turned to money management firm Pay Plan for help in the past 12 months. The union-funded organisation says it has assessed 247 people in Sheffield, who each owe an average of more than £18,000 in unsecured debt on loans, credit cards and overdrafts. According to its ‘debt map’ of the city, the areas with the highest number of residents struggling to repay borrowed cash are Firth Park and Hillsborough wards. David Blunkett, Labour MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough, said: “It’s vital that, along with affordable finance at rates manageable by those under financial strain, we offer advice and help with budgeting.” Paul Blomfield, Labour MP for Sheffield Central, said: “These figures sadly reflect the growing number of people struggling to make ends meet. “Lots of people in this situation have taken out payday loans and found themselves trapped in spiralling debt because of excessive charges and escalating interest.” Sadly council tax bills of around £1000+ per year don't help either but lets not talk about that.. A labour MP talking about offering advice on budgeting I'm guessing said without irony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_duke_of_hazzard Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Escalating interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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