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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?

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Debt settlement, for example, utilizes some tactics that generally have a more negative effect than other types of debt relief programs. Credit.com’s free credit report card tool can help you better understand your current creditworthiness and which factors you need to work on to help you improve your standing.

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8 Ways to Consolidate Credit Card Debt 

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Debt consolidation allows you to take multiple debts and combine them into one, and you can do this with your credit card debt. Doing this makes managing the debt a little easier, and you may be able to get a lower interest rate. Table of Contents: What Is Credit Card Consolidation?

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We’re Debt Free [And How You Can Do It]

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The consumer system is set up so that most purchases depend on applicant creditworthiness and a focus on being in debt responsibly. The messaging on the internet, social media, news, and even within homes promotes a culture of buying now and paying later.