HELP: CHRISTMAS DEBT
If you are in despair over your finances - or just experiencing minor financial difficulties - please take action now! Some options are suggested below. There's a seperate page for people experiencing real despair. If Christmas spending is just getting you down a bit, also take a look at Christmas Help.
Gift giving without money (or with little)
The Christmas Giving page has more ideas on this subject - but to get started:- You're usually safe with 'Gifts of Kindness'
- Take care when giving 'free stuff' - it should be of value to the recipient
- If in doubt, you could ask the recipient first
- Don't underestimate the value of a surprise and creative effort!
Buying Presents for Big Families
Help if you're buying presents for a big family from Men Today Online MagazineFree Gifts for giving to Anyone:
Free Magazine Subscriptions by EmailFree Gifts for giving to Christians:
Free Book
Book: Revolution in World MissionsIn this exciting and fast moving narrative, K.P. Yohannan shares how God brought him from his remote Indian village to become the founder of Gospel For Asia.
Free MP3 downloads: Books, Music, Talks
If you have the the technology, download and copy selected titles to a CD for your friend. You could always offer your friend a list (printed from the relevent website) and ask if they would like to choose any (set a maximum number if you like, or ask them to rank them according to preference).- MP3 talks by favourite writers
Download talks dozens of popular speakers, from Corrie ten Boom to . . . . - MP3 Christian Music Downloads
- MP3 Audio Books
Christian books to download free - copy them to a CD for your friend.
Free Magazine Subscriptions by Post
- "SEND!" Magazine Subscription
SEND! will move Christians with compassion, giving a clear window into Asia and an intimate view into the lives of over 14,500 native missionaries laying down their lives each day to reach the most unreached people on earth. - "JOURNEY" Magazine Subscription
Journey is one Christian magazine that covers it all- faith, family, hope, character, values and inspiring stories about people who are making a difference in this unhappy and violent world. -
activ1st Mag
"activ1st tells of everyday issues in a messed-up world. Be inspired and help change it!" A Tearfund magazine for ages 11-17 (only delivered to UK and Ireland)
MONEY AT CHRISTMAS
The Christmas spendAn organized approach.
Credit Action
Money Saving Ideas, Self help guides and budget sheets, Information sheets, Challenges/Quizzes/Games from the national money education charity.
Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) helpline.
For immediate help with debt and money advice,
call the Helpline on
0800 138 1111
Self Help
Guide to Dealing with Debt
Free download from Credit Action
Debt: spotting the danger signs
Keith Tondeur from Credit Action looks at the dreaded D word - and how to tackle it.
Five Gifts to Give Your Children
Valuable gifts that don't cost money.
What to buy for the person who has everything?
Never mind the absurdity of the question. The fact is . . .
Pay it forward
Charles Stanley has a reminder for the Christmas season
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