Here is a useful guide to what is Debt consolidation. For some people with credit problems debt consolidation may be an answer. Debt consolidation is borrowing enough money from one lender to pay off all your debts. When you consolidate: You make only one payment each month, to
new lender.
You will usually pay out less money each month.
You usually pay more money in finance charges to consolidate debts.
You make payments longer.
Debt is a way of life today. Everybody owes somebody something: products, services or money. Financial debt (owing money) is a choice you make to defer payment on something you want or need now. In return for this, you usually pay
person or business (called
"creditor") extra money ("interest"). Debt is not a problem as long as you can repay.
The most important step in conquering debt is controlling spending. This starts with being a critical consumer and learning to separate real needs and desires from artificial ones. How much debt is too much depends on your income and what it costs for you to live.
When you see financial problems coming,
first step is to take stock of your financial situation. Most problems can be remedied with planning and budgeting:
Make debt reduction your first priority.