Debts getting you down? Get expert help and advice on a range of solutions
If you're struggling with your debts, the right advice can make all the difference.
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If you're struggling with your debts, the right advice can make all the difference. There's no point 'reinventing the wheel' when there are professional debt advisers who've dealt with the issues you're facing many times before.
The first step in sorting out your debts is acknowledging that you need to. The second step is deciding whether you can do it on your own or if you need help.
Before you can tackle your debts, you need to know how. Doing the wrong thing can easily make matters worse. What do you need to know?
If you need answers to questions like these, you could search the web - or you could ask a professional debt adviser.
Along with answering your specific questions, they can help you help yourself. In many ways, the best kind of debt advice is the kind that teaches you something lasting - like how to budget, for example. Keeping track of the money going into and out of your household will help you:
Sometimes, the right debt advice is enough to help you sort out your problems, get on top of your debts and get your finances back on track.
Sometimes, though, you need more than debt advice. There are lots of different debt solutions out there, so how do you know which one might be right for you? Just because a particular debt solution has worked (or hasn't worked) for someone you know, that doesn't mean it is (or isn't) right for you.
Everyone's situation is different, but the right debt adviser will have the experience to weigh up your finances and help you explore your options. They'll be able to suggest different ways of tackling your debts and take you through the pros and cons of each possibility.
We offer a wide range of debt solutions to help people in all kinds of financial circumstances. Whether you're just starting to struggle or already experiencing serious financial problems, we could help you find a way out.
If your debt repayments have become unaffordable, a debt management plan could help you get back on top of your finances. It works by reducing your monthly unsecured debt repayments to a manageable level, taking into consideration your other essential living costs (e.g. bills).
Find out more about debt management plansA debt consolidation loan could help you to reduce your outgoings and simplify your finances by rolling your debts into one easy-to-manage monthly payment.
Find out more about debt consolidation loansAn IVA involves repaying as much of your unsecured debts as you can over (usually) five years, and the rest is written off on successful completion. It could be an option if you can't afford to repay your unsecured debts in full within a reasonable timeframe but don't want to petition for bankruptcy.
Find out more about IVAsThe Scottish equivalent of an IVA. If you simply can't afford to repay your unsecured debts in full, a Trust Deed could enable you to repay as much as possible over (normally) three years, before the rest is written off on successful completion.
Find out more about Trust DeedsThe Debt Arrangement Scheme is a statutory debt management scheme set up by the Scottish government. It enables you to repay your unsecured debts at a manageable pace while freezing interest and protecting you against enforcement action by your lenders.
Find out more about DASA Debt Relief Order is a debt solution for people with unmanageable debts who are on a very low income and have few valuable assets. If you want to go bankrupt but can't afford the fees, a DRO could be an option.
Find out more about DROBankruptcy is a legal process in which your unmanageable unsecured debts are written off by a County Court. Although it's often considered a 'last resort' for tackling debt, it can be the best option for some people.
Find out more about bankruptcyThe Low Income, Low Asset route into bankruptcy for Scottish residents. If you can't afford the fees for bankruptcy, LILA could ensure you still get the help you need.
Find out more about LILAHere is an example of how a Debt Management Plan could make your debts more manageable.
| Credit card | £7,000 |
| Personal loan | £6,000 |
| Store card A | £3,000 |
| Store card B | £2,000 |
| Total owed | £18,000 |
| Current monthly repayment | £700 |
| With a Debt Management plan: | |
|---|---|
| New repayments | £250 |
Repayments are based on affordability and vary from case to case.
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