Debt Consolidation Options
The 4 Main Debt Consolidation Options
There are debt consolidation options available that will suit every circumstance and we will outline them shortly, but first let’s take a look at debt and the reason why you are looking at what debt consolidation options are available to you.
First of all, you should dismiss any thought you may have that debt is a monster! Strange statement to make I know, but it is absolutely true. Pretty much every one you know or will ever know, has, or will have, some kind of debt, whether it is a home loan or a bar tab, debt is a way of life and one that affects us all.
However, when debt begins to control us, rather than we control it, is when the dark side of debt rears its menacing head and this only happens when debt exceeds expendable income.
There are two reasons why debt exceeds income; the first is external, either your expenditure increases due to price increases or interest rate hikes or, your income reduces because of losing a job for example, as is unfortunately the case for many at this time. The second reason is internal; credit card misuse combined with poor or non-existent household or personal budgeting.
Although credit cards can be a godsend at times if they are used irresponsibly it will only be a matter of time before the user is faced with a mountain of debt that he or she has no way of paying unless some drastic measures are taken.
Before any of the debt consolidation options to follow are considered you must look at your spending habits and your lifestyle as these are the reasons you are in debt and are often the easiest to put right. To do this properly you will need a budget sheet and you can print the one provided by us here to assist you with this.
When filling this budget sheet in be as honest and precise as you can be, you will probably be amazed at what you are spending and what on, and you will probably find some areas that you can cut back on immediately, in some cases you may even find that doing this exercise and acting on your findings is the only thing you will need to do to get back on track. If not, then it is time to move onto your debt consolidation options, which are:
- Option 1: Credit Card Balance Transfers
- Option 2: Debt Consolidation Loans (including home equity refinancing)
- Option 3: Debt Management Services
- Option 4: Debt Settlement and Bankruptcy
These options are in a specific order; the first option being the least likely to have an affect on your credit rating and the last could decimate your credit score for a long period of time.
Please click on each of the debt consolidation options above to find which option is best suited to your specific situation and always remember that burying your head in the sand is not an option.
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