Unfortunately, many who acquire an unnecessary amount of consumer debt take the easy road and file bankruptcy to avoid their obligations. Reducing debts without bankruptcy protection is doable. However, this requires effort and persistence. Debts accumulate over years. Thus, it is unrealistic to expect a quick fix. There are many options for reducing debts and monthly payments. Here are a few tips on ways to lower debt payments and save money.
Reduce Interest Rate
Higher interest rates on credit cards and other types of debts will result in higher monthly payments. The key to saving money on debt payments is to negotiate a lower rate with creditors. If your credit rating is high, you may be able to do this without the help of a debt consolidation service.
Before an interest rate reduction occurs, creditors review credit reports. Be aware, this will show as an inquiry on your credit report. Credit inquiries can potentially reduce your credit score. If you have many credit accounts, it may help to only reduce the accounts with the highest rate.
Once the interest rate on credit cards is reduced, a large percentage of your monthly payments will be...
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