Youngsters targeted in new debt-busting films

15/06/2009

A new online campaign aimed at the "broke Beckham" generation has been launched - as debt inquiries rise across the board.

Citizens Advice have announced that 50,000 under-25s visited bureaux over the past year to get help with their money worries in the recession.

Recent research conducted by the charity also suggests that one in four 16 to 24-year-olds have suffered "mental health issues" due to the state of their personal finances - with many running up big credit card bills and living beyond their means.

Citizens Advice has also experienced a nine per cent increase in inquiries at bureaux in the past 12 months, as the effects of the financial crisis and recession lead to rising job losses and home repossessions.

The charity's campaign includes films about two 22-year-olds who suffered from debt problems - and then got out of them with the help of the charity.

Adila, one of the films' subjects and a "shopaholic", said: "Because of my debt, I got even more unhappy. Until recently I hadn't even told my parents about my situation. I felt trapped and alone and didn't know where to turn to get help."

She added: "I'd say to anyone in the same situation as me - 'you're not alone'."

Tags; Housing Debt and Bills, Credit Card Lifestyle, Recent Graduate Debt,

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