Unsecured Credit Card Debt Consolidation Is Not For Everyone
With all the credit card offers that all of us get regularly in the mail, it seems like everyone is eager to extend us credit. For some of us, the lure of being able to buy the things we want right now rather than waiting until we actually have the money in the bank is too great to resist. If we are not disciplined with the amount of money we owe and the amount of different companies that we owe money to, we can get in some trouble. This is where and unsecured credit card debt consolidation loan could be very beneficial. There are of course some things to be aware of before you jump in and take on even more debt.
Consolidating credit card debt can be a two-edged sword, if the debtor is not careful and committed to getting out of debt, or at least reducing their asset to debt ratio. Many times a person with a lot of debt will find a source for an unsecured credit card debt consolidation loan, reducing their monthly payment significantly. Usually within a few months, without the large monthly payments they used to have, they will take out another credit card or two and find themselves right back where they started.
At this point it is easy to start using the new card to pay the unsecured credit card debt consolidation loan payment, and then take out another credit card in order to increase their purchasing power. This simply begins a vicious cycle of increasing their debt and this time there may be no unsecured credit card debt consolidation loan available.
Unsecured Credit Card Debt Consolidation Requires a Solid Plan!
There are reputable firms that can help with unsecured credit card debt consolidation, without taking out a loan. These companies can negotiate lower monthly payments with the credit card companies and the debtor makes the payment directly to this company. While the aggregate monthly payment will be less, it will take longer to pay off the total debt, but the additional income can be used for necessities instead of paying interest rates on the debt.
Most of the reputable agencies that offer unsecured credit card debt consolidation loans will only lend their clients money if they sign an agreement that they will not apply for any further credit or buy anything on credit until the loan they provide is paid in full. The United States government also offers a service that provides debt relief called Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. While is is an option, we implore you to make it one of your last options. While the government program will take care of your debt, your credit rating will be damaged for a long time to come. This type of program is good for those who simply can’t control themselves around offers of new credit. When the government steps in to help you, it makes it nearly impossible to get another credit offer in the short term which is just what some people need.
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To Your Financial Success
~Suze Fulton
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August 15th, 2009 at 11:23 am
You are right in a way that filing bankruptcy should be your last option.
I am also agree with the fact that taking a new credit card or several debts to manage your current financial situation should be avoided at any cost.
Thanks for this article.
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September 4th, 2009 at 1:19 am
A lot of people use a second charge loan to consolidate credit card debt, but as you say it can be a double edged sword. People clear the debt get a lower payment but dont cut up the cards. Two years later they are back in the same position with more debtlooking for another secured loan to consolidate more credit card debt.
September 17th, 2009 at 6:28 am
SO true. I speak to debt counselors all the time and they constantly speak of how consumers put themselves in bad situations. Thanks for a wonderful article!
October 5th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Excellent article. Excellently written. As you said filing bankruptcy should be your final option and unsecured credit card debt consolidation requires a solid plan. Thanks for this informative article.
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October 7th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Both parties are at fault when it comes to debt consolidation in my opinion. Having first hand experience it was a little bit better cobsolidating my debts, but sure can do it without.
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October 8th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Some people should have their cards torn up, then frozen, then locked up in a bank 100 miles away. Credit is so easy to get that people just can not help themselves. They are like kids that eat too much candy. Maybe they should teach fiscal responsibility in schools!
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October 15th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
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November 5th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I agree debt consolidation isn’t for everyone. But it’s an option worth considering for anybody with serious debt problems.
December 4th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
At some point we all need to be held accountable for our own actions. We need to learn from our mistakes, pick up the pieces and move on. After we fix our debt we need to use self control and stop putting ourselves into debt. We need to stop blaming others and look in the mirror. It’s just like dieting,take responsibility and learn to live in moderation. So many people are overweight, just like our debt.
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