If you are having problems handling your secured debt then it might be worth doing some homework online to see what you can do yourself to get to grips with your debt.

There are a world of websites out there for those who are indebted – information services, debt management websites, Government help, charities and of course professional financial advisers.

And people are starting to see the benefit of seeking out help online – 150,000 people used the Consumer Credit Counselling Service’s online support, many of whom were under 40. The figures also found that more women than men use CCCS Debt Remedy which could be evidence that women are more open with their problems and more keen to get to grips with them.

Paula Searle, head of e-services at CCCS says: “The higher rates of online debt counselling users in any particular category is likely to be a combination of need for help with their debts and general internet usage.”

Good advisers like The Mortgage Broker pack their websites with information – they understand that people want to do all they can on their own terms to understand their debt problems and work out ways in which they can make life easier for themselves. Only then, when they have their own tools should they seek out some help to take that next step towards managing and reducing their secured debts.

SOURCE: CCCS, 09/04/10

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