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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

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Do you struggle to meet the credit card minimum payments each month? Are you at risk of falling into foreclosure, being evicted, or having your utilities cut off? Meeting with a credit counselor should be your initial move if you indicated “yes” to a number of the aforementioned inquiries.

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8 Ways to Consolidate Credit Card Debt 

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With this method, you’re essentially taking out a secured loan and using your home as collateral. Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) Similarly to a home equity loan, a HELOC uses your home as collateral to secure a loan. You have the ability to choose how much of your credit line to use.