young people 'struggling with debt' by Finance News Bulletin

Published: 08/12/07

The overwhelming majority of youthful people are falling into debt before reaching the era of the 21, one leading youth charity has suggestedRainer found that almost eight out of ten youthful people (77 per cent) have taken out loans before their 21st birthday, with a third buildup debts in excess of £5,000While the average institution of higher education graduate owes £12,363 upon leaving full-time teaching, the charity reported that less than half (49 per cent) of young people attributed their debt exclusively to student loansSome 38 per cent in its place admitted they had dipped into their overdraft and 32 per cent were using praise cards

"Young people tell us that being in money owing is now just part of the norm, but it can quickly become a millstone around their neckline," explained Rainer chief executive Joyce Moseley"In addition to the pressure it can cause, there is strong evidence that debt can prevent young populace from living separately or taking part in education or even eating healthily"The report further found that one in five young people is left with now £50 a month for food and other expenses after paying off interest on their debtconditions of use Advertising Resources Product guides push releases

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