If your mailbox is stuffed with bills each month--credit cards, personal loans, auto loans and more--you might be thinking that debt consolidation can help you regain control of your finances. And you're right! It cuts back on paperwork, and in some cases it can help you lower your interest rate too! But before you sign on with a debt consolidation loan, make sure you're getting the lowest rate possible by checking out these options:

Home Equity Loan

A Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Line Of Credit taps into the equity in your home--the amount your home is valued minus the amount you still owe on it. You borrow against this equity, essentially using your home as collateral. These loans tend to have super low interest rates, and in many cases the interest you pay throughout the year is tax deductible too! But don't sign up for one unless you