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06-05-2009, 06:55 AM
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| | Is Debt Consolidation a good Idea ? Hello All Member,
In such critical time so many people are in debt and want to move outof it.
One of my friend also has debt and she is in such critical situation. Though she has a good job but she can not save as much money because so much she has to pay to creditors. So debt consolidation is a better option for her?
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07-12-2009, 05:24 AM
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| | The benefits of consolidating your credit card debt are many, with one of the most important being the peace of mind you'll have when you need to make just one payment a month, all while getting in control of your credit card debt. If you have good credit, you can also benefit by being able to negotiate a lower interest rate. After all, the 0% rate is usually introductory, but depending on how much money you bring onto the card, the credit card company may respond by offering you a lower interest rate. No matter what, getting in control of your debt and your spending, although hard to do at first, will eventually offer you a great sense of accomplishment. | 
07-12-2009, 01:25 PM
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| | Personally, I think taking out more credit to resolve debt is asking for trouble. If you make this choice, you should be prepared to be disciplined about making on-time payments and not incurring further debt.
There are a few options for debt consolidation that do not require a loan. Credit counseling is a service that will manage all you unsecured debts. Your interest rates will be reduced and your fees eliminated. You will make one payment per month to the debt counseling agency and they will disburse it to your lenders. | 
07-31-2009, 03:00 PM
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| | If you're having difficulty getting a loan from a bank or a credit union because you have too much debt or a negative credit history, you may be able to get a loan from a finance company. Be careful if you decide to use finance companies. While finance companies typically make it easier for you to get a loan, there are things you should know, including:
* Interest rates are often high
Higher interest rates typically mean a higher amount paid over the course of the loan.
* Loan term may be lengthy
The longer length of the loan results in lower monthly payments, but it causes you to pay more interest. | 
10-23-2009, 06:33 AM
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| | personally i think that using debt consolidation programs can help you or hurt you. You should be very aware that all these programs do is shift your debt. You owe the money and will have to pay it back sooner or later.
hope this helps. | 
11-03-2009, 09:42 AM
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| | Reply: Thank you so much for a very intelligent and refreshing article. Great job! | 
07-13-2010, 02:16 AM
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| | Debt consolidation is a great idea in theory, but many of the companies that offer it are scams. Often individuals can negotiate their own, more favorable terms, with whomever they owe money to. The companies that specialize in these sorts of things take a cut of the profits, so the debtor ends up still having to pay more than he or she would otherwise. | 
10-02-2010, 11:06 AM
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| | Generally, my answer is no, it isn’t a good idea. The vast majority of people in debt are not in irreversible dire straights financially. | 
03-14-2011, 09:38 AM
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| | Debt consolidation is one of many options in the road out of debt, it can depend on various factors as to what is the best option to take. IVA's can be more suitable it all depends on levels of debt, incomings, outgoings etc. Why not call us for debt advice. | 
05-31-2011, 04:47 AM
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| | You really ought to figure out which of these services you should go with, first and foremost. Quote:
Originally Posted by debt.consolidation Hello All Member,
In such critical time so many people are in debt and want to move outof it.
One of my friend also has debt and she is in such critical situation. Though she has a good job but she can not save as much money because so much she has to pay to creditors. So debt consolidation is a better option for her?
Need Advice |
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