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Debt Consolidation Options

Date: Tue, 05/30/2006 - 18:53

Submitted by anonymous
on Tue, 05/30/2006 - 18:53

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I am a 21-year-old college student and have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt. I have been reading a lot about debt consolidation and would like some advice on what would be the best option to take. I have read that a lot of people get into debt management plans, for example my sister is signed up with CareOne. If I am correct, the company negotiates lower interest rates for you and you pay them one monthly payment which they distribute to your creditors. There is als a fee each month that is paid to the company for their services. I have also read in my financial books as well as online about debt consolidation loans. You take out a loan and the monthly payment for the loan is lower than what you would pay for a debt management plan, but the payments are stretched out over a longer period and you are accumulating interest. I found one company that seems to offer the ability for me to take out a $7,000 to pay off my credit cards and I would pay $100 monthly for 5 years. At this point in time, the loan sounds like a better plan for me b/c I am still in undergrad and will be going on to get my masters as well. Having the lowest payments possible sounds like the best option for me at this point. When I get a job, I would want to pay more than the $100 a month. I figure with a debt management plan, paying the monthly fee in addition to my two other bills will come out to at least $100 more a month than if I just take out the loan. Could you all please give me advice on these two options? Which will look worse on my credit? Will taking out the loan and paying off my credit cards now and just paying to the loan company be better for my credit? Thanks


I would go for consolidation. In my opinion another loan to pay off debts is not a good idea. Consolidation loans are long term loans, so you end up paying more. debt consolidation has lots of benefits that help you in the long run. However, with your present situation, you might like to go for a loan as you cannot afford a high monthly payment. I would suggest you to listen to what the counselor says. Discuss all your problems with the counselor and mention how much you can afford per month. They can work out a good repayment plan that goes with your budget. Do let us know how it works, all the best :D


lrhall41

Submitted by stella on Tue, 05/30/2006 - 22:32

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jcrab1

Have you compared your options on a consolidation program with a consolidation loan? I believe, consolidation program will be more helpful rather than taking a new loan and multiplying your total debt account. Besides, collateral are required while taking a new loan. There is a risk of losing the property in case of default on a single payment. Consider a consolidation program as it will deliver you better results.

Please read the page and know your better options of becoming debt free.


lrhall41

Submitted by david on Wed, 05/31/2006 - 13:56

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