Different types of debt. Also, money worries lead to less socialising

  • Different types of debt — some bad, some good
  • More on credit cards — how not to use them
  • More on buy now pay later debt — how not to use it
  • Mortgage holders should concentrate on other debt

Also:

  • Socialising is on the decline while the cost of living rises

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