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The Martin Lewis Podcast

Chats with the Chancellor & how to cut credit card debt

Jan 10, 2024
Martin Lewis shares his visit to No. 11 Downing Street and his conversation with the Chancellor. Strategies for cutting credit card debt are discussed. Listeners share their financial tips. Other topics include ISAs, child benefit, inflation, managing debt, money-saving tips, cashback accounts, childcare support, and a Groupon cinema deal.
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Quick takeaways

  • Consider balance transfers and prioritize debt repayment for cutting credit card costs.
  • Explore government schemes and seek help from nonprofit debt counseling agencies for financial assistance and debt management.

Deep dives

How to Slash Credit Card Costs

To cut credit card costs, consider doing a balance transfer to a zero percent interest card and prioritize paying off the highest APR debt first. Use eligibility calculators to find cards that are likely to accept you. If you cannot afford the minimum monthly payments, have high levels of debt relative to your income, or are struggling with sleepless nights or anxiety over debt, seek help from nonprofit debt counseling agencies. Additionally, explore government schemes like tax-free childcare and the funded childcare program for financial assistance with childcare expenses.

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