Former model Charlene McLaughlin, from Cambuslang, claims she has chosen to take on short term loans for essentials when she knows she can make the repayments.
A mum-of-four from Lanarkshire has shared how she's faced the cost of living crisis by taking on loans.
Charlene told the Daily Record: "I don’t like borrowing money but I will do it if I think the family is going short and I can make the repayments. The cost of everything has gone through the roof but there are things that you need just to get through life as a mother and a family. Credit unions are used by many people to build up a savings pot and potentially get access to affordable credit . But most of Fair for You’s customers would not get quick access to a loan from a credit union.
Gail Porter said her own history of surviving mental breakdown, bankruptcy, marital break-up and alopecia allows her top feel true empathy with those facing hard times.
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