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Considering debt consolidation or DMP with $15,000 available

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"
If I could tell you one thing
"Use lump sum to tackle highest-APR debt, then explore consolidation or DMP options"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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