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 Friday, 10 January, 2003, 06:25 GMT
How to clear your debts
A House car and debit cards
Level of personal debt has quadrupled in a decade
BBC News Online has asked two debt experts to help sort your finances, as part of a week-long series on personal debt.
Credit card bills are hitting doormats across the country, as Christmas excess comes home to roost.

Britons are currently borrowing £1.09 for every £1 saved, says research by the Independent Financial Adviser Promotion.

Borrowing at low interest rates, high employment and affordable prices in the shops have sent many of us on a shopping spree.

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How much do we owe?

Whether you are looking for a quick financial fix or a way out of the debt cul-de-sac, send us your questions for our debt experts.

Our panel will include:

  • Steve Quinn of the Money Advice Association and debt adviser
  • Geeta Varna of the Consumer Credit Counselling Service

Have you a made a New Year debt resolution after piling on the pounds at Christmas? Do you want advice on whether you should consolidate your loans? Are you being charged through the nose?

Answers to selected questions will appear here on Friday, 17 January.

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Disclaimer: The BBC will put up as many of your comments as possible but we cannot guarantee that all e-mails will be published. The BBC reserves the right to edit comments that are published.

Any opinions expressed are the debt advisors', not the BBC's. The answers are not intended to be definitive and should be used for guidance only. Always seek professional advice for your own particular situation.

BBC News Online is running a week-long series on dealing with personal debt


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