What Is Debt?

Debt is the bills that are left over at the end up the month after you have made payments on everything you can afford. Do you still owe 2 months on the electric bill and a few thousand dollars on a few different credit cards? Add all your outstanding bills up and you will have the amount of your debt.

What Is Debt Consolidation?

Debt consolidation is one of the methods that you can choose to help free yourself from the debt that seems to grow every month. By working with a financial service or a financial counselor, you can come up with a plan for debt consolidation that fits your personal situation. Debt consolidation plans usually consist of the following:

* Combining all your bills into one bill.

* Negotiating with your creditors to come up with a more manageable number.

* Dropping tax payments.

* Creating a definitive, financial plan for the next 3-5 years that will allow you to live within a budget and leave you debt-free.

What Is A Debt Consolidation Loan?

A debt consolidation loan is one type of personal loan available to you. Its goal is to cover the total amount of all your bills put together. This loan will let you pay off every company you owe and save you a ton of money in late fees and over limit fees, as well as save you from having possessions repossessed or utilities turned off. Your interest rates, too, will decrease because you have only one creditor to pay every month