What is Debt Consolidation? This debt elimination process
requires
you to consolidate your debts into one debt so that you have one
monthly payment instead of multiple monthly payments. Ideally, that
loan is at a lower interest rate or longer term so that your monthly
payment is reduced.
Although the payment is lower than your current payment on the credit cards, you would end up paying just about the same as if you used the Snowball Strategy. The difference is that it would take you 5 times as long to repay the debt.
You can't borrow your way out of debt. This is a form of manipulation and not debt elimination; unfortunately, this tactic tricks you into believing that you've paid somebody off. In reality, you've just moved the debt from one place to another FOR A COST. All you did was change the name of your creditor and paid to do it. This cost is included in your new loan, so you are now deeper in debt.
In addition, your loan is more than likely secured against something like your car or home, which means you will lose them if you have trouble paying.
In conclusion, this is just the illusion of a debt elimination plan. Why deceive yourself, risk losing your home or vehicle and prolong your agony? AVOID DEBT CONSOLIDATION AT ALL COSTS unless you have a specific plan to accelerate the payoff of this loan and minimize your risk. This is not your Best-Debt-Elimination-Plan.
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