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Christmas borrowers: have a plan for payback

December 1, 2011 by guest  
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With Christmas nearly upon us, keeping the costs down to a reasonable level is an important part of enjoying the festive season in a way that won’t lead to worry and anxiety in the . If anyone’s plan involves borrowing to meet the costs of Christmas, it’s important they first figure out a realistic repayment plan.

So says Think Money, which has issued a warning for people who are thinking of borrowing to help them meet the costs of Christmas.

It advises them to plan their finances out carefully before they actually borrow any more. Without a good repayment plan in place, they’re running the risk that they won’t be able to repay it as quickly as planned (or, potentially, at all).

As you might expect, this could lead to all kinds of problems, from higher-than-expected interest costs to late payment charges. Depending on the individual’s situation, it could even lead to more serious consequences, such as a CCJ (County Court Judgment).

“[…] some people might be making a New Year’s resolution to get their finances in order,” a spokesperson for the financial services company commented.

“For some, that might involve taking out a debt consolidation loan to simplify their finances and set out a clear plan for repaying their debts. This can be a good way of managing debt, but borrowers still need to make sure their repayments fit in with the rest of their budget.”

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