In this article, we will look at one of the options you have for getting out of debt . If the collections agencies are knocking on your door and your debt repayments are ruining your budget , a debt consolidation loan can be exactly what you need to get your finances back into order.

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Not everyone is born knowing how to balance a budget or save for retirement . Many people, when it comes to financial planning, just close their eyes and cross their fingers. For those people, the first push towards educating themselves about finances often comes when disaster strikes: say, they are refused a mortgage . Bad credit can sneak up on …

The mortgage on your home is probably the largest piece of debt that you will ever take on. According to Canadian Real Estate Association data, the average Canadian house price in August 2014 was just under $400,000, and house prices are expected to continue to rise. When you’re likely to spend decades paying off a loan, it makes sense to negotiate good terms to begin with. While you …

We all know by now that credit cards are risky. Without good financial discipline, it is very easy to bury yourself under a mountain of debt, and very difficult to dig your way back out . But what if there was a way to make your credit card work for you? Not with rewards, or free gift vouchers, but cold, hard cash. There are some who believe that …

When your other debt management options are exhausted, it might be time to declare bankruptcy. When the debt collectors are after you and you can’t make your payments even with sensible financial planning, bankruptcy can wipe your slate clean. Your debts are forgiven, your credit history is wiped, and your creditors are required to stop contacting you. On the other hand, bankruptcy has significant costs, and should only …