How to clear all your debts in 2018
Millions of Brits overspend at Christmas, leaving them in financial difficulty come the New Year. In fact, a whopping 7.9 million people in the UK will struggle to pay their bills this month after an excessive festive period, according to the debt charity Money Advice Trust (MAT). Severe debt isn’t just a financial problem either. The stress of owing money can lead to mental health issues and relationship breakdowns, according to charity Mind. If your new year’s resolution is to be better with money in 2018, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis can help you alleviate your debt. The 45-year-old has already revealed the best bank accounts for interest rates on savings, but in his most recent Money Tips newsletter he revealed some key tips for cutting the cost of debt this year. Here are five simple steps to help you pay off your debt quicker: 1. Stop borrowing money It can be easy to get into a downward spiral with debt, but you need to stop borrowing money. Only pay bac...