Some consulidation programs do help you, but before signing anything verify very well your sources, because there are many scams out there.
You should get on a loan consolidation program if you realize that your loans and credit are more than you can afford to pay individually. These programs can consolidate them into one monthly payment.
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Consolidation companies are a scam. If you contact your credit card companies directly many of them have programs that will lower your interest rates for a period of time so you can pay your balances off.
State Attorneys General and local consumer protection agencies provide a list of licensed credit and debt consolidation programs in the state or area and denote ones that offer lost-cost or free services.
A consolidation credit card is a credit card someone will pick to use as their sole credit card for everyday expenses which typically has the lowest interest rate or the best benefits such as cash back or miles rewards programs. Also, if someone has other credit cards with higher interest rates, they can often transfer balances and "consolidate" them onto a single credit card with a lower interest rate, therefore lowering their monthly payment, costs and in essence, making the card a "consolidation credit card".
Credit card consolidation consolidates all of ones debt. Credit consolidation makes it easier to pay off ones credit card debt with a lower interest rate than most credit card companies.
If you have good credit, contact your bank and see about a debt consolidation loan. If not, seek out Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS).
There are a few places one can look for information on consolidation loans for those with a bad credit rating. One can find information from the websites 'Bad Credit Consolidation Loans' and 'Debt Consolidation Loans'.
Careone credit, Debt consolidation care, Consumer Credit and Debt Consolidation Services, Curadebt, Debt Options, and Net Debt all have three star ratings or higher for credit card payment consolidation. I would recommend any of their hotlines over competitors.
Credit debt consolidation can be a lifesaver, but do keep in mind that it will have nearly the same effect on your credit as bankruptcy. Not quite as bad, but you'll take a very significant ding. With a good job, you should qualify for one those programs, check with CCCS to get more information.
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Yes, credit card consolidation will affect your credit score. It will show on your credit report for at least five years, it doesn't hurt as bad as bankruptcy however.