Credit Crunch

Over the last few weeks, BBC Tees has been looking at different topics which relate to money – something which is extremely close to all of our hearts. One thing’s for sure, there never seems to be enough of it to go around!

This week we’re tackling the subject of bills. Most people will have experienced that feeling of dread at hearing a clutch of envelopes landing onto the doormat and these days there can be plenty of them…

In an average household, you’re likely to be receiving bills for electricity, gas and water. On top of this there may be council tax, insurance, phone bills (with a separate one for your mobile!), internet and television subscriptions to pay. That’s a lot of envelopes!

If your way of dealing with the bills is pretending that you haven’t received them and waiting until the company sends you another one, then BBC Tees’ cash clinic may be able to help you.

Neil and Diane's Cash Clinic

On Monday 9 February, Neil and Diane are going to be looking at the stressful subject of bills and coming up with ways to help you between 10am and 1pm.

Whether it’s organising to pay your bills by direct debit or standing order so that you don’t forget any, coming up with a simple budgeting method, or contacting the companies to help to reduce your monthly payments, BBC Tees will explore just what you can do to make bills more bearable.

Do you have any top tips on how to get your bills in order and to avoid the dreaded “final reminder?” Contact us at BBC Tees and share your story!

Send us your stories by filling in the form below, or tune in to Neil and Diane on Monday morning between 10am and 1pm for the BBC Tees Cash Clinic.