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Clear start provides the following debt counselling and settlement services. Total debt write offs are now taking roughly a fifth of bank profits. Malcolm hurlston of the consumer credit counselling service the ask the expert column gives readers a chance to have their financial questions answered. How are people managing to handle their debt and what effect is debt having on families today? But they may not be able to provide you with debt or money advice.