Living with debt

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Have you ever borrowed money to buy something?

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Many people have to borrow money to make big purchases, like
buying a house or a car. When you do this, you have to pay the
money back over time – the money you owe is a debt. With the
current cost of living getting increasingly high, some people are
having to borrow money even for everyday purchases like bills and
food. Sometimes this debt can get out of control, which causes
anxiety and stress. Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach you
some new vocabulary.

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