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Debt Consolidation:

Your goal in debt consolidation is to lower your overall costs.  To accomplish this, you must get the lowest interest rate possible.  You also need a plan to pay off your debts in 3 to 5 years.  It will not be instant.  Remember, you did not get here overnight so plan on a realistic time frame.

If you have a good credit rating, you may qualify for a low interest credit card as discussed in the credit card debt section.  When shopping for a new credit card, be careful not to apply to more than a couple because they will do a credit check and if too many credit checks shows up on your credit report, it will hurt your overall score. Once you get the new care, transfer balances from the high interest card to the new low interest card.  Destroy the old cards so you won’t be tempted to use them.  Close the accounts as soon as they are completely paid off.

A home equity loan is another way to consolidate credit.  If you won your home and have some equity, you may qualify for a home equity loan.  Talk with your mortgage company as there are several types of home equity loans.  They may offer a loan for a fixed amount for a fixed time at a fixed rate.  Meaning that you know how much your interest will be as well as how much your monthly payments will be and exactly how many months before the loan is paid.  The second type is a home equity line of credit.  Your mortgage company will determine the equity in your home and set up a pre-approved credit limit.  Interest is usually variable and you can get money at any time if you have not reached the credit limit of the line of credit.

These loans can offer good rates and most of the time the interest is tax deductible if you itemize.  Many mortgage companies offer low or no closing cost for this type loan.  One word of caution, if you can’t repay the loan your home is at risk of foreclosure, so proceed with caution.

Talk to mortgage companies about refinancing your home and take the difference in the amount of the new loan and the amount you owe on your home and pay off your debts.  Be sure your new monthly mortgage payment is within the budget you prepared at the beginning of this report.  Make sure you understand the total cost of refinancing.  When you pay off these debts, remember not to start creating more debt.  The objective is to get out of debt.  Strict discipline  is necessary here.

If you feel uncomfortable in making decisions as to what approach to take, consider credit counseling.  Credit counseling agencies  help you get out of debt.  They work with your creditors to come up with a plan and you make one payment each month to the agency and they actually pay your bills.  Don’t be late paying the agency.  Most require a automatic debit from your checking account each month, so make sure the money is in the account.  These plans usually are for a period of 3 to 6 years.  Be careful and check out the agency you work with.  If they are not reputable and pay your bills late, or not at all, it is still your responsibility to pay the debt.

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You have several options to reduce your consumer debt. You can take the do-it-yourself approach by consolidating debts into a low rate loan. You can also find help through companies that management payments or negotiate debt elimination. Each option has pros and cons, and should be analyzed carefully before committing to a specific approach.

Do-It-Yourself Approach

Refinanced mortgages and home equity loans can help consolidate your short term debt into one easy payment while reducing your interest rates. Your interest is also tax deductible.

Consolidating loans can lengthen your payment period, increasing over all interest payments. There are also loan fees to consider, especially when refinancing your mortgage. Some home equity loans and lines of credit dont have opening fees in exchange for higher rates. Your credit score will also be affected having another open account.

Companies That Can Help

Companies can offer two different types of help for dealing with your consumer debt. Debt management companies handle payment for all your short term credit accounts. For a small monthly fee, they will pay your bills, negotiate lower interest rates, and close accounts. Depending on your creditors, your credit score may or may not be affected.

With a debt negotiation company, you can see 10% to 50% of your debt eliminated on some accounts. Such an approach can help you avoid bankruptcy, but there are long term affects on your credit. You will also have to report reduced debt as income on your taxes.

Comparing Options

Before you sign a contract for a loan or service, compare several different companies. Request their rates and terms, and compare them with others. Legitimate companies will freely provide you with information. You can also find information online through company sites. For detailed quotes, you will need to submit some basic financial information such as debt amounts.

Getting Advice

You can also find help with a credit counselor over the phone or in person. Certified counselors look over all your finances and help you come up with a plan to handle your debt and living expenses. They may recommend simply following a budget or using a particular service, such as debt management.