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Debt Consolidation

Credit Card Refinancing

By George Morris | July 12, 2019

About Credit Card Refinancing Interest rates are never as low as we’d like — or sometimes need them to be – but credit card refinancing is one step consumers can…

Debt Consolidation vs. Bankruptcy

By Michael Knisley | July 12, 2019

Procrastination is considered a bad habit for a good reason. Credit card debt is often the same kind of kick-the-can-down-the-road behavior with far more serious consequences than simply putting off…

Debt Consolidation vs. Debt Management

By George Morris | July 12, 2019

American consumers have rebuilt the nation’s credit card debt to record levels and in the process rekindled the debate about whether debt management or a debt consolidation loan is the…

Debt Consolidation Programs & How They Work

By Tom Jackson | June 24, 2019

What Is a Debt Consolidation Program? Debt consolidation combines high-interest credit card bills into a single monthly payment at a reduced interest rate. Paying less interest saves money and allows…

How to Get a Debt Consolidation Loan with a High Debt-to-Income Ratio

By Tom Jackson | June 11, 2019

What Is a High Debt-to-Income Ratio? A debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is a calculation that lenders rely on to measure the percentage of your income that you use to pay your…

Debt Consolidation

By Tom Jackson | June 11, 2019

What Is Debt Consolidation? Debt consolidation is a debt-relief option that combines multiple debts into a single payment with a more favorable interest rate and more affordable monthly payment. The…

Should You Consolidate Business Debts?

By Joey Johnston | June 10, 2019

Like consumers with an assortment of credit card debts, businesses with multiple loans can face tricky payment decisions that can be a burden on operations. For many, the solution is…

Debt Consolidation vs Debt Settlement

By George Morris | May 31, 2019

If your debt has reached a crisis point where you’re paying what you can afford but not making progress in reducing the debt, you’re right to be concerned. You’ve likely…

How to Consolidate & Refinance Student Loans

By Joey Johnston | May 30, 2019

If you are a recent college graduate, chances are you’re still struggling to wrap your head around the student loan crisis sweeping America. Here’s the gist of it: Student loan…

Credit Card Consolidation

By Tom Jackson | May 24, 2019

What Is Credit Card Consolidation? So, you’ve over-succumbed to the siren song of American consumerism. Don’t beat yourself up; those Mad Men (and Women) remain magnificent at marketing pricey lifestyle…

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