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Debt Help - Debt Consolidation Loans Versus Credit Counseling
Debt consolidation loans are a do-it-yourself process, whereas
credit counseling helps you to make financial decisions. If you
already have a financial plan, then you probably don't need the
services of a credit counselor. However, if you have...
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Dangerous Debt Consolidation Loans
Now that the frenzy of refinancing has tapered off, many mortgage lenders have turned to alternate methods of marketing their services. Many banks have started pushing harder to sign up customers for home equity based debt consolidation loans. ...
Poor Credit Debt Consolidation Loans
Poor credit debt consolidation loans are an excellent option to
consider if you are an individual who wouldn't qualify for a
traditional loan, but are in need of money to pay off bills,
consolidate debt into one lower payment, and improve your...
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What is a Debt Consolidaton Loan?
A Debt consolidation loan could be the solution if your objective is to reduce interest rates and lower your monthly payments, avoid bankruptcy, consolidate your bills and have one monthly payment, or simply get out of debt the fastest way...
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Use Your Good Credit to Consolidate Debt & Save Money
If you are like me, you receive multiple 0% APR credit card
offers on a daily basis. Up until about a year ago, I would just
throw them away. Then I wised up and saw an opportunity. Not
only could I consolidate my current credit cards, I could
eliminate unnecessary interest expenses.
I first transferred all outstanding balances from my
high-interest credit cards (which were all of them) to my new 0%
card. Now I was only making one payment a month instead of
three. I then determined the average payment I would have to
make each month to have it paid off at the end of the
promotional period. That's the payment I made each month and it
saved me a great deal of money in interest charges. At the end
of the promotional period, my debt was paid off and I hadn't
spent a dime in interest! The other option would have been to
transfer the balance once again to a NEW 0% card at the end of
the promotional period, further
lowering the initial monthly
payment.
I do have a few suggestions before jumping in and signing up for
any 0% card. Compare all that are out there! Read the terms
carefully. Is there a balance transfer fee, and if so, how much
is it? Does the 0% apply to balance transfers only or to
purchases as well? How long is the 0% promotional period? Know
the terms well or this 0% card could cost you more than that 18%
card you're already carrying in your wallet. There are a great
deal of cards out there - pick the one that is the most
beneficial to your needs. Best of luck!
About the author:
Jennifer Tarzian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Psychology. Her experience includes sales, service, and managing
a small corporation. She is proud to be a stay-at-home mom and
enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
http://www.youngparentsmagazine.com
http://creditcards.youngparentsmagazine.com
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