How to spot a debt-ridden partner

How to spot a debt-ridden partner

Rush to get the mail first

They will insist on collecting the mail and sorting through it before you get the chance. Or they will get a separate mailbox account but would not let you have a key.

Something just does not add up

Many families have trouble getting their pay cheques to stretch through the month. But if you make decent money, have reasonable expenses and still come up short, hidden debt may be the reason why.

Creditors are calling

How can one ignore this red flag? Watch out if your partner walks off to take the calls, or claims that it is a case of mistaken identity or a misunderstanding that will be soon cleared up.

Source: The Huffington Post

Get help for your partner by calling the Credit Counselling Singapore at 1800-225-5227.

The line is open from 9am to 6pm, Mondays to Fridays.


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