Britons ‘unaware of debt problem’
A significant number of Britons are unaware of the level of their personal debt problem, it has been revealed.
Figures from Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) Promotion show that 2.5 million consumers do not know how much they owe in personal debt.
And a further 15 million cannot state their debt problem to within £100 of the actual value.
The research was conducted by IFA Promotion’s online presence, Unbiased.co.uk, with face-to-face interviews covering some 2,000 respondents.
Chief executive David Elms says: “This research shows how little the UK consumer is budgeting and preparing for every eventuality.
“‘Generation Spend’ is allowing debt to dictate behaviour, rather than taking financial control and keeping a check on debts.”
Among younger consumers (18 to 24 years old) the ignorance of personal debt problems was even greater.
Within this age range, 41 per cent did not know their debt level to the nearest £500, the statistics show.
Previous research from IFA Promotion found that 86 per cent of consumers are now satisfied with the help given to them by independent advisers.
Expert assistance could help in identifying the level of a debt problem and determining the best course of action.
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