Debt Consolidation Loans

If you find yourself in debt you are not alone. Millions of Americans struggle each year with debt and many of them do not know there is a way out. Bankruptcy is not always the answer however, as the effects on your credit are long lasting. You should carefully look at all the alternatives before deciding on bankruptcy. Alternatives include a debt consolidation loan and a good credit counseling service. You should also consider seeking help from a family member or relative. The number one rule of managing your credit card debt is to eliminate fees and any charges other than the interest rate itself. So you must make it a hard and fast rule never to be late on a payment. Being late is a disaster not just because the credit card company will tack on another $30-$50 fee to your debt for a late payment. Being late on a payment is also an alarm to the credit card companies that can set them off raising your rates, demanding excessively high minimum payment levels and passing along negative reports about your credit score.