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Warning Signs of Debt
You know you have a debt problem when you:
- frequently pay bills after their due date;
- regularly bounce cheques;
- use an advance from one credit card to pay the minimum amount on another
card;
- receive a call from a collection agency;
- regularly ask friends or family for loans;
- have your utilities cut off (telephone, hydro). 1
Other warning signs include when you:2
- have cut back on regular budget expenses such as clothing, recreation
and
sometimes even food;
- are considering a second job in order to balance your budget.
Depending on your personal circumstances and the extent of the problem,
several
options are available to help you better manage your debt.
Warning Signs of
Debt | Before going
further | "Last resort" options |
Information on collection
agencies | Credit and Credit
Repair | Resources for
educators
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