FinanceDebt Consolidation
#RI-69ba74c6·6 months ago·
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“Considering debt consolidation or DMP with $15,000 available”
What Actually Happened
Laid off, received severance, and new job with pay cut; $32,000 in debt
What I wish I knew
"To prioritize high-interest debt first"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Use lump sum to tackle highest-APR debt, then explore consolidation or DMP options"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Finance Category
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Same Outcome Band
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