Debt Consolidation Resources

Are you considering the possibility of consolidating your debts? If you're struggling to make headway on your debt, consolidation can be a very helpful tool.

Before you take the leap into debt consolidation, make you understand what you're getting yourself into. 

General Knowledge

Content designed to help you understand if you're a good candidate for debt consolidation.

Is debt consolidation going to help you?

The dangers and drawbacks of debt consolidation

Pros and Cons

Content to help you decide which method of debt consolidation is best for you.

Pros and cons of consolidating debt with an unsecured loan

Pros and cons of consolidating debt with a home equity loan

Pros and cons of consolidating debt with a mortgage refinance

Pros and cons of consolidating debt with a debt management plan

Pros and cons of consolidating debt with a balance transfer

Pros and cons of consolidating debt with a debt settlement program

Credit Impact

Content to help you understand how your credit may be impacted by major forms of debt consolidation.

Credit impact of a debt consolidation loan

Credit impact of a debt management plan

Credit impact of a debt settlement program

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