“Dear Steve, Im 49 years old, gross about $60,000 a year, im about $27,000 in debt want and need to get this debt off my back , tried doing it myself, writing creditors, obtaining credit reports, etc, some of my debt is so old its been sold off to other companies over and over. I’m thinking about getting a debt ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, $27k in revolving debt and another $20k already set up in low rate repayment schedule loans of debt. I just want to know if any banks offer consolidation loans for a 7 year term where they take our cards, issue payoff checks and cut our cards, anymore? I so want to pay off our debt the right way ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, I applied at LendingClub.com and at Prosper.com for a loan to consolidate my debt. I was declined at both. I have been trying to find a solution to consolidate my debt and eventually eliminate it. No places simply want to provide a loan. My credit score is good (690 ish). What other steps should I take to consolidate ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, Thank you so much for a great site of information! I just contacted LendingClub.com and was approved for a little under $30k. I was looking for the full amount of $35k, but no need to get greedy, right? LoL very thankful for what was offered. My question involves what exactly to pay off. 5 credit cards totalling just ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, Ex husband co-signed on private student loan while married. There is a balance of approx. 11,000 left on the loan amount. My credit is bad, and I have not been able to refinance in my own name, of course Wells Fargo will not do it because it is better to have 2 signers responsible for this than 1. ... Read More »

You hear a lot of rubbish online about getting a debt consolidation loan and a lot of just flat out incorrect information. It’s time to put an end to that and help you get the facts so you can make a good educated decision. So here is my guide to help you learn the pros and cons about getting a ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, We have a lot of credit card debt due to losing almost a year in income to care for an ill family member. We own our home. We have zero late(s) on anything – all debts current and paid on time. We short saled a home in 2009 and do not owe a balance. We’re both employed and ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, Currently have 4 outstanding debts: Student Loan: $6,549.39 3.5% – making monthly payments of $827.25 Student Loan: $3,721.63 3.0% – making monthly payments of $537.00 Student Loan: $2,749.59 4.875% – making monthly payments of $399.23 Car Note: $5,136.86 1.9% – making monthly payments of $647.85 Current savings: $39,000…~$55,000 in 401k No other credit card debts or obligations Salary ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, Have numerous cards ( 3 standard visa cards , 2 store cards, gas card) most of them close to being to max limit. I make the monthly payments on time and have been for years. However the interest rates on them are really high on a few and was wondering if doing the unsecured consolidation loan was the ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, I have 3 credit cards, all maxed out : $18000 at 29.99% interest, one for $23000 at 15% interest, and the other is $6000 at 10% interest. I pay my credit card statements on time every month, I haven’t missed a payment but yet the credit union and personal bank decline my debt consolidation loans and I have ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, I have 3 credit cards, all maxed out, one is $18000 at 29.9% interest rate, the other one is $23000 at 15% interest and the 3rd is $5000 at 10% interest. I pay all payments on time and have great fico score but all credit unions and personal banks decline my debt consolidation loans. what is the best ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, We have about 25k in debt. This is old debt and not because we spend alot of money.. We have 250k in equity in our house and have been trying to get a second on our house so we could pay this debt but because our credit is about 650 (all payments are on time it is just ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, In debt to my eyeballs, starting with under-employment and day care for three kids, including infant twins, 10 years ago. Paid cash for day care and put everything else on credit particularly when husband was unemployed. Snowballed from there. Now have a loan from credit union (less than $10,000), two massive credit card balances(roughly $12,000 each) and other ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, Steve, I was contacted by CFB,LLC(Merchant Credit) that I was approved for a $15,000 debt consolidation loan. Unfortunate for them I read your blog about charges for fees to get the loan. They want me to pay $1,300 for Insurance and only 1/2 if I couldn’t pay all. Plus put it on a Green Dot Money Pak card ... Read More »

“Dear Steve, Poor credit score below 600, great income if I didn’t have all of this debt, Is there any company that will give me a debt consolidation loan with poor credit? Really trying to get my credit back on track and be able to provide for my family. Michelle” The Answer Dear Michelle, None that I know of. In ... Read More »