For those being chased by debt collectors, simple things like answering the phone, opening mail, or hearing a knock at the doorcan be overwhelming.
Key points:
- There has been a change in the demographics of people seeking help with their debt
- Financial counsellor Kane Johnson who works for the Consumer Action Law Centre and the National Debt Helpline wants people to know they have options
- A Melbourne University studyhas found almost half of Australians who fall behind in debt do so because of physical or mental illness
Many don’t know about the free and independent financial counselling service thatcan advocate on their behalf, stop harassment from collectors, negotiate debts, and organise affordable repayments.
Consumer Action Law Centre and…
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