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Shame and Secrecy Around Debt

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Shame and Secrecy Around Debt

Debt is more common than many people realise, yet it often carries a stigma that makes people feel they must hide their situation.
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Videos about Shame and Secrecy Around Debt

StepChange: Free debt advice, at your fingertips Video 1:00

StepChange: Free debt advice, at your fingertips

Introduces the charity’s free debt support services — useful for breaking secrecy and connecting to...
What is debt advice and how can it help you? Video 1:09

What is debt advice and how can it help you?

Breaks down what debt advice involves and how it can reduce fear and regain control.
Debt happens. Let’s deal with it. Video 27:25

Debt happens. Let’s deal with it.

Reassures viewers that feeling stuck or overwhelmed by debt is common, and explains safe first steps...

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StepChange Debt Charity

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