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Debt Consolidation

Personal Loan vs. Debt Consolidation: Finding Your Best Path to Debt Relief

By Robert Shaw | July 31, 2026

In the same way all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon, debt consolidation loans can be seen as a subset of personal loans. Understanding the difference –…

How Many Balance Transfers Can I Do?

By Tom Jackson | August 6, 2024

Credit cards with high interest rates are raining debt down on America, but there’s a quick way to temporarily escape the storm. Transfer the money you owe to a new credit card with a lower interest rate. The strategy is…

Debt Consolidation Options for Senior Citizens

By Pat McManamon | December 11, 2023

The burden of debt weighs heavily on senior citizens. The U.S. Census Bureau says that 71% of retirees have debt not related to their mortgage and the average balance is…

Using Retirement Funds to Pay Off Debt

By Michael Knisley | September 21, 2023

You’ve probably been putting money into your retirement fund ever since you started earning a regular income. Maybe you’ve been doing it with direct deposits taken out of every paycheck.…

Should I Use My 401(k) to Pay Off Debt?

By Alan Schmadtke | May 18, 2023

Although 401(k) plans are financial vehicles designed to drive you to a comfortable retirement, they’re also pools of money that can help you in other ways before you retire. Withdrawing…

Debt Consolidation

By Devin Joy | May 16, 2023

Debt Consolidation Why InCharge is the Best Choice in Debt Relief You don’t need a loan to eliminate credit card debt A debt management program consolidates all your credit card…

How to Borrow Money

By Phil Sheridan | March 25, 2023

There is nothing new about borrowing and lending money. Here in the 21st century, you can still get into trouble by borrowing money, but the process is much more regulated…

Debt Consolidation

By Devin Joy | March 16, 2023

Debt Consolidation Why InCharge is the Best Choice in Debt Relief Bad credit? No problem! Lower your interest rates (program average: 8.4%) One monthly payment YOU can afford Debt free…

Balance Transfer vs. Personal Loan

By Sarah Brady | January 5, 2023

High interest rates can make it difficult, if not impossible, to pay off debt. In late 2022, the average interest rate on a credit card was over 19%. For perspective,…

Debt Consolidation Pros and Cons

By George Morris | October 26, 2022

Debt may not be the American dream, but it’s become the way Americans try to attain their dreams. Don’t believe it? Americans owe $16.15 trillion in household debt. That’s nearly…

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  4. N.A. (2024, August 30) What is a personal installment loan? Retrieved from https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-personal-installment-loan-en-2114/
  5. N.A. (2024, September 23) How long can I keep a low rate on a balance transfer or other introductory rate? Retrieved from https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-long-can-i-keep-a-low-rate-on-a-balance-transfer-or-other-introductory-rate-en-15/