3 Popular Methods to Relieve Debt

People with bad credit have many options to solve their money problems. But finding the right solution is often a chore. Many forms of debt relief leave people worse off financially while others are good ways to becoming debt free.

Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy is the worst way to address overwhelming debt. You may erase much of your debt through bankruptcy but it is not worth the personal and financial toll. Here are some drawbacks of bankruptcy:

• Bankruptcy stays on your credit report for seven to 10 years, reducing your chances of getting a loan or even a job during that period.
• The federal court system controls your bankruptcy case, meaning more paperwork and red tape.
• You have to pay attorney fees and filing fees, along with whatever debts are left over.
• Your bankruptcy options are limited by income and ability to pay.
• Some debts, such as student loan debt, are impossible to dispose through bankruptcy

Debt Consolidation

Debt consolidation – unlike bankruptcy – leaves your credit ratings bruised but not broken. Debt can be paid in a more efficient manner without a substantial black mark on your credit report. This method allows you to combine debts into one payment, typically through a debt consolidation loan. Debt consolidation is especially good at merging credit card debt with a loan at a lower rate. One consideration about debt consolidation is that the entire debt must be paid. Under this method, you could spend 30 years paying off those combined debts, limiting your financial options for decades.

Debt Settlement

Debt settlement is an alternative to debt consolidation and a faster way to relieve credit card debts. Similar to debt consolidation, debt settlement allows you to combine your credit card debts. However, a debt settlement firm will work with creditors to provide you a reduced credit card debt balance so you pay only a portion of your credit card debt.

Author bio: Brian Williams, a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, has 11 years’ experience writing and editing at daily newspapers in Texas. Learn more about saving money from Brian through Credit Solutions. Credit Solutions is your alternative to debt consolidation.

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