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Debt Elimination

Debt Consolidation

Combine multiple debts into one single loan — ideally at a lower interest rate. Simplifies your payments to one monthly bill and reduces total interest if the rate is lower.

Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Intermediate Category: Debt Elimination
Best for

People with multiple high-rate debts and a decent credit score to qualify for a better rate.

How to do it — step by step
1

List all debts, balances, and interest rates.

2

Check your credit score — the higher it is, the better rate you'll qualify for.

3

Research personal loans or balance transfer cards with lower rates.

4

Use the new loan to pay off all individual debts.

5

Pay the single new payment aggressively. Do not take on new debt.

Advantages & considerations
Advantages
  • One payment instead of many
  • Can significantly lower interest rate
  • Reduces monthly financial stress
Worth Knowing
  • Requires qualifying credit score
  • Risk of accumulating new debt after consolidating
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