Managing Your Debt

Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 13, 2009

If your credit card bills are forcing you to loose sleep at night, don't fret. There are ways to climb out from under mounting debt payments.

No Added Debt

The first step in managing your debt is to stop adding to the burden. Unless you have medical needs that cannot be postponed, make a pact to stop using credit. Keep one credit card for real emergencies, then close or lock away the rest.

Organize Your Debt

Start by making a list of all your credit obligations, including credit cards, car loans, student loans and other monthly commitments. In many cases, these debts carry an 18 to 21 percent interest rate. By making small payments each month, it can take years to pay off the balance.

Debt Consolidation Loans

An easier solution is to consolidate your bills with a debt consolidation loan. You take out a new loan at a lower interest rate and use the money to pay off your credit accounts. The advantages can be:
  • Lower monthly payments and less time to pay off the debt
  • Only one payment each month
  • Peace of mind as you work toward a financial plan

Try a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit

One easy way to pay off credit card and automobile loan debt is with a home equity loan or line of credit. Since the loan is secured by your home, the lender can offer a low interest rate. The amount you can borrow typically is 80 to 85 percent of the equity in your home. The interest you pay on a home equity loan or line of credit might be tax deductible, which will reduce your overall cost of paying off the debt.

Personal Loans

If a home equity loan or line of credit is not an option, consider taking out a personal loan to pay off bills. Personal loans are not secured, however, and often include higher interest rates. One way to receive a more favorable interest rate is to have a family member co-sign the loan with you. Regardless of what loan choice you choose, consolidating your debt and having only one monthly bill will do worlds of good for your credit and your financial peace of mind.

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