October 1, 2020
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- Bankruptcy
Dealing with debt can be overwhelming and stressful. If you are unsure of how you will make your payments, you may wonder if it’s time to take a significant step to regain your financial footing. One option is to consider debt consolidation. Through this process, a consolidation of various types of balances into one bill occurs, making it easier to manage your payments and stay current with your balances.
Consolidation is a reasonable choice in some situations. However, there could be some drawbacks for you, and it’s smart to know all of the options before you make a choice that could impact your future. If this is not the ideal way forward for your individual situation you may want to think about the benefits of bankruptcy. It’s prudent to know what’s available to you and what will give you the best chance of a positive outcome long-term.
Facts about debt consolidation
Debt consolidation takes different types of balances and consolidates them through a personal loan. There are many reasons why overwhelmed consumers consider this choice, and these include:
- It can give you one manageable balance and loan instead of multiple balances of different amounts each month.
- Debt consolidation loans may come with lower interest rates than the rates associated with credit cards and other types of debt.
- You may be able to choose the terms of your loan, opting for a shorter term with higher payments or a longer term with lower payments.
- You will know when you will pay off the balances, giving you a goal and end date.
One thing to consider is that debt consolidation may lower your credit score, and you will still be borrowing against valuable assets. If you can’t pay, your house, car and other important property could be at risk.
What’s best?
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for debt problems. If you are considering debt consolidation or wondering if bankruptcy could be the right choice, it is in your interests to speak with a knowledgeable Alabama attorney about your concern. An assessment of your case can help you understand the options available to you as well as the potential disadvantages and positive aspects of all of your choices. These are important matters, and your future is at stake, but you do not have to take the next step without support and guidance.
Attorney Brad Hawley
Attorney Brad Hawley possesses years of practical experience focused on bankruptcy, civil and criminal defense. He has prosecuted and defended clients in state court, and is a former enlisted member of the United States Army. Brad is driven by his desire to help people that have been hurt by the legal system, and is dedicated to fixing injustices he sees around him. [ Attorney Bio ]