Martin Lewis shares 'crucial weapon' in cutting your credit card debt

Lucy Leeson
·1 min read

Martin Lewis has shared the “crucial weapon” to help you clear your credit card debt this year.

The Money Saving Expert website founder explained how 0% balance transfers can help people clear their credit cards quicker and only pay what you owe.

In a special debt-buster special on The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday (21 January), the financial guru explained: “What is a 0% balance transfer? This is the cutting the cost of existing debts. It's absolutely a crucial weapon in cutting debt. I want to really break it down for you."

Watch the video above to see how it all works.

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