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Debt consolidation is frequently becoming a very familiar term used in these consumer frenzy-spending times when everything that is available to purchase is often presented with the availability of a hire purchase agreement.

While the goods that we want are made more easily available for us to purchase this way, we should also be aware of the financial situation that this can place us in if taken to an extreme degree.

When deciding to purchase an item with the assistance of a loan or hire purchase agreement, it would be most prudent to spend some time first going through your existing finances and outgoings and see exactly what situation this new purchase will place you in.

Compare the APR(Annual Percentage Rate) offered by the shop or store with other available forms of credit such as credit cards or bank loans etc. Many credit cards now a days offer very competitive rates for new purchases, even some can be found that offer a 0% rate of interest which on an expensive purchase can make a substantial saving and in turn reduce the monthly amounts repayable.

However, if you find that unfortunately you are in a situation where you are having problems repaying your monthly loan repayments or overall outgoings it is of the utmost importance that you take immediate steps to correct this situation.

Take time to sit down and write a list of all your outgoing monthly payments and prioritise these with the most urgent cases at the top of the list. Also if possible try to pay off excessively high percentage rated loans first before the lesser percentage rated loans.

If you are unable to pay the agreed amounts to the loan or credit companies contact them and explain your situation and try to come to some agreement about paying a lesser amount each month, you will find that many companies will try to accommodate your request if at all possible.

If after taking these initial steps you find you are still unable to meet your outgoing commitments it may be worth looking into the possibility of consolidating your loans and debts. Basically consolidating your debts means merely finding a credit or loan provider who is willing to loan you an amount, which is sufficient enough to pay off all your present loans and debts and just make one monthly payment over an agreed period of time. This period of time to pay your new consolidated loan can be arranged in order for you to get an overall less expensive monthly outgoing amount.

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Yahoo! News Search Results for debt consolidation

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09/05/2008 12:48 AM

Thinking of debt consolidation? Talk to us (The Journal News)

Thinking of debt consolidation? Talk to us Debt consolidation companies can provide a valuable service to consumers overloaded with overdue bills. But consumer advocates warn consumers to be careful when choosing a debt consolidation company.

09/07/2008 02:27 AM

Bullish view on Merrill's future (Philly.com)

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., a central player in the nation's credit turmoil during the last year, has learned its lessons and will remain independent despite what is likely to be an unprecedented global consolidation in financial services.

09/07/2008 02:40 AM

Big steel companies are going shopping (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT), the massive Luxembourg-based steelmaker, is buying London Mining South America Limited (London Mining Brazil) from London Mining Plc., for a total of $810 million, including assumed debt.

09/06/2008 10:48 PM

Pension shortfall: $534 million (The Florida Times-Union)

Police and fire unions want Jacksonville to offer a better pension, but that's not likely to happen with the retirement plan already a half-billion dollars in debt.

09/05/2008 03:41 PM

Scam e-mails target the debt-riddled (Miami Herald)

It used to be that, when Action Line checked its spam e-mail folder, it was full of solicitations on sexually related themes. How times have changed.

09/06/2008 04:45 AM

Loans come in many flavors. Know the difference so you don't get rocky road when all you want is vanilla. (Bankrate.com)

Cash-strapped consumers in the market for big-ticket items often turn to loans. But if you're already in debt, don't rush into anything.

09/03/2008 08:33 PM

Moody's downgrades Fortis Bank's BFSR and affirms debt ratings (Thaipr.net)

Fortis Bank Nederland (Holding)'s and Fortis Bank Luxembourg's BFSR are also downgraded and debt ratings affirmed Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the bank financial strength rating (BFSR) of

09/02/2008 07:11 PM

Argentina to pay $6B Paris Club debt (CNN.com)

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Argentina will pay its entire $6.7 billion debt to the Paris Club of lending nations, President Cristina Fernandez said, shoring up sagging investor confidence and opening the door to needed new capital as its economy slows.

09/02/2008 06:49 PM

Argentina will pay US$6 billion Paris Club debt (AP via Yahoo! News)

Argentina will pay its entire US$6.7 billion debt to the Paris Club of lending nations, President Cristina Fernandez said Tuesday, shoring up sagging investor confidence and opening the door to needed new capital as its economy slows.

09/03/2008 12:19 AM

Argentina to pay back debt (BBC News)

Argentina pledges to repay the entire $6.7bn of defaulted debt still owed to foreign investors after the 2001-2002 crisis.