Rising Number Of Hull Families Seek Debt Advice
That's according to new figures by the debt charity - StepChange.
There's been another rise in the number of families in Hull struggling to make ends meet.
Debt charity, StepChange, says they've seen a 30% increase in the number of people calling them for help over the last year.
According to new figures released today the charity’s helpline was contacted by almost 1500 people from Hull during 2014, compared to just over 1000 in 2013.
They say people in the city now owe an avergae of almost ÂŁ11,000 in unsecured debt such as credit cards, personal loans and overdrafts.
The survey also found that more and more families across our region are finding themselves in debt because they haven't bothered to budget. Figures show over 1.8 million adults in the Yorkshire region do not have a household budget.
Mike O’Connor, chief executive of StepChange Debt Charity, said:
"More and more families in the Hull area are falling into debt and struggling to make ends meet. For those living on the edge of their financial means, taking control of the situation can seem a daunting, if not impossible, prospect, but taking positive steps towards tackling debt is crucial to getting back on your feet. We urge those who are worried about their debt problems to seek free confidential advice as soon as possible."