Offer of help as debt worries grow in Thame (Status: News letter from Thame CAB)

DEBT is a growing problem both nationally and locally. Only last year Thame CAB office dealt with 434 enquiries about debt. In these days of the credit crunch and concerns about job security, we are all anxious about where our money goes, from paying the mortgage or rent, to buying new shoes for our growing children.

Whatever your financial worries, the free, confidential, independent debt advice that we offer can help you resolve them and prevent similar problems happening again in the future. Don?t bury your head in the sand. Give yourself this financial health check today!

Debt ? the danger signs

? Do you avoid opening your bills?

? Do you have no savings and live on an
overdraft?

? Do you regularly use your credit card to get
cash or pay for your shopping?

? Do you not know how much you owe?

? Do you only pay the minimum payment on your
credit cards?

? Are you borrowing money to pay off other
debts?

If you do any of these, you could well be on the road to a debt problem, so get advice as soon as you can before it gets worse. For free, confidential and independent advice click on www.adviceguide.org.uk or telephone Thame Citizens Advice Bureau:for an appointment 01844 217186.

Photo: Tom Fox, the Manager of Thame’s Citizens’ advice Bureaux