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Article Title: Credit Card Consolidation - Do It Today And Save Thousands
Author: James Copper
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Credit cards are of the top reasons for credit problems and debt. Credit cards can be easy to abuse and the debt form credit cards can easily get out of hand due t the high interest rates and fees associated with them. That is why credit card consolidation is a handy thing to understand.
There are two main ways to handle credit card consolidation. You can either find one card to transfer all debt to, thereby paying off all other cards or you can get a consolidation loan to pay off all cards.
When using one card to carry all the debt it is essential to understand the risk. You will want a card with the lowest rates and fees or else you will simply be building up more debt which in the long run could cause even bigger problems.
You may have to search out an entirely new credit card in order to get rates that are reasonable. The risk with this, though, is to avoid introductory rates that will go up in time.
You should also take advantage of free balance transfers. Many credit cards offer no fees on transferring balances. However, watch for hidden charges here too. The most important thing about consolidating credit debt to one credit card is doing the math and ensuring it will not end up costing more in the long run.
A safer alternative is getting a consolidation loan. You get a loan to pay off all credit card debt. This leaves you with just the loan payment. The benefits of doing it this way are that these loans often carry much lower interest rates are not as many fees.
They can be difficult to get, though, if you are having credit problems. Even though they are cheaper it is still wise to shop around and look for the best deal possible.
If you are a homeowner with equity in your property then a secured loan can provide a quick and cheap way to consolidate your debts. You will be able to use the available equity in your home in order to clear off your credit card debt.
You can spread the payments out for up to 30 years, this means that you can achieve an affordable monthly payment and secure a lower rate than you were paying on your credit cards.
No matter which method you use you have to understand that you are still going to be paying financing charges. You have to make the right choice or you are going to end up with even more debt than you started with.
Sometimes it can be helpful to seek advice form a financial expert who may be able to suggest alternatives or help you formulate a repayment plan. They can also point you towards lenders who can give you a good deal on consolidation loans.
Credit card consolidation is almost essential when you have racked up a large amount of credit card debt. With their high rates and fees paying off a credit card can take years. That is why wiping out too much debt can be very beneficial. You just have to do it in a smart manner that ensures you are really doing the best thing for your finances.
About The Author: James Copper enjoys writing on a diverse range of subjects, but especially finance. He works for the Credit Card Consolidation Department at Any Loans
http://www.any-loans.co.uk/debt-consolidation-loans.shtml - James has been in the financial services industry for over thirty years.
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