What do you think your average spend is for gifts for your family and friends each year? I was fairly shocked to be honest when I worked out recently that I spent just over £800 last year on gifts for other people (Christmas, Birthdays etc). I didn’t have a budget back then so I didn’t […]
August Debt Total Update
Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
The following is a guest post by Debt.org, America’s Debt Help Organization. If you are interested in submitting a guest post for A Disease Called Debt, please contact me for more information. Happily ever after isn’t the same when you live on a mountain of debt. If you’re like many couples, you and your spouse […]
The scary truths about child poverty
When my daughter was born, along with all the happiness and joy that a newborn baby brings, came the huge feeling of responsibility. Instead of just being responsible for ourselves – progressing our careers; making sure bills were paid; generally making sure we had everything we needed in life – we were also responsible for […]
Telling someone about your debt feels good!
I’ve been told before that I wear my heart on my sleeve for all to see, but there’s one subject I’ve found it really hard to spill my guts about – and that’s our debt problems. I guess I worry about how people might perceive our situation and judge us based on decisions we made […]