financeDebt Consolidation
#RI-6aa381fd·3 months ago·
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“Consolidate $38k debt with 20% APR loan”
What Actually Happened
Accrued $38k debt on 4 credit cards and a personal loan while wife attended college
What I wish I knew
"Considered long-term impact of consolidation on credit score"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Weigh pros and cons of consolidation carefully before making a decision"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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