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	Debt Consolidation/Reduction Info
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	Consolidation Loans
	Consumer Credit Agencies
	Online Debt Management Resources
	Books on Debt Management

"Debt Consolidation/Reduction Info"

About.Com's Guide To Debt Consolidation - Michael T. Killian gives you all the information and tactics that you may need to get yourself out of debt. He includes different ways to go about consolidating your debt.

Credit Workshop - Before you do anything go through this entire workshop and determine your needs. List of subjects include ocnsumer education and how-to tools.

The tricks and traps of debt consolidation - This article gives you insight on both the pluses and minuses of obtaining a debt consolidation loan. This article by Liz Pulliam Weston gives you the resources you need to make an informed decision.

Your 3 worst debt consolidation moves - Before obtaining a consolidation loan, be sure to read this article. MP Dunleavey lists and explain the 3 worst things you can do to complete a consolidation. She also gives you some great alternatives.

"Debt Consolidation Trackers/Programs"

Zilch Standard Debt Blaster - This program uses several techniques to help you get out of debt like "Debt Analysis" (calculations based on different repayment scenarios), "Debt Reduction" (a suggested repayment plan based on your current situation) and more.

Credit Card Manager - Reduce your credit card by keeping track of all your cards.

Debt Analyzer™ and Debt Relief™ - You can't get out of debt until you know just how far you're in it.

"Consolidation Loans"

Lower My Bills - If you are shopping around for a debt consolidation loan, try LowerMyBills.com for quotes from up to 4 lenders after filling out a short electronic form. Quick, easy, and painless!

Lending Tree - If you don't own a home and would like to obtain a consolidation loan, this may be a good resource for you.

Student Loan Consolidation - If you have at least one student loan with the Federal Government you can consolidate all of your loans into one. Save yourself from sending out multiple checks.

"Consumer Credit Agencies"

American Consumer Credit Counseling - Another non-profit credit counseling agency. They let you know any fees upfront instead of involuntary "donations".

National Foundation for Credit Counseling - Also known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS). Based on your area code, your phone call will automatically be plugged into the NFCC office nearest you. It's members are creit counseling and debt reducation agencies.

Profina Debt Solutions - Want to have someone negotiate with your creditors on your behalf and make one payment each month? Try Profina. You may have to pay a bit more, but your rates are usually lowered. Initial membership fee is $50 and a monthly "donation" is $40. Somewhere in the fine print you can have this waived.

"Online Debt Management Resources"

Bank Rate - Thinking of putting all of your debt on one credit card but not sure which one is the lowest? if your credit is still good enough to get a credit card, compare before you apply. Bank Rate will help to determine which card offer which rate. A must see.

Suze Orman's Website - A conservative debt management guru, Suze Orman will help you get out of debt! Her Debt Management section provides many different resources and better yet, advice for helping you manage your finances.

Online Debt Smart - from an author on two books about debt management, consider this your resource for all types of information on debt, debt management, and debt reducation. The more you know...

"Books on Debt Management"

The Credit Diet - John Fuhrman walks you through his own life experiences and shows you practical ways to beat your debt!

Become Totally Debt-Free in Five Years or Less - The review says the author "uses common-sense techniques she implemented to get out of debt in five years. She went from being $125,000 in debt to becoming totally debt-free including her mortgage, car and credit-card debts - and thereby became totally debt-free." Sounds good to me!

Credit Card Debt Reduce Your Financial Burden In Three Easy Steps - As one reviewer wrote... "In summary, if you have disposable income and some credit card debt, and are looking for ways to pay the debt off faster...get the book. If you're over your head, and looking for ways to stay afloat, don't get this particular book."

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beating Debt - According to Amazon's reviewer, "ifif you are looking for a friendly book that gives you hints, tips, ideas and various options for getting out of debt, without radically changing your lifestyle, then this is your book."

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