As a result of the Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act which was passed in early 2005, filing for bankruptcy has become difficult, time consuming and expensive. However, because of the tax deduction benefits and the fact that housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, the home equity loan (second mortgage) has become an increasingly popular way for consumers to borrow money for debt consolidation purposes, especially with the continued increases in interest rates on credit cards. The average household now has nearly $10,000 in credit card debt, and borrowing against the equity of your house can provide much-needed relief with lower payments, as well as a tax deduction that could equal 100% of the interest you pay on your loan—something that credit card and other non-mortgage debts can’t offer. Second mortgage loans can also be used to refinance high rate loans like auto loans and bad credit student loans, as well as variable rate loans.

I'm sure you have been told about the availability of debt consolidation companies, programs and services that can help you get out of your debt problems. Especially since these debt consolidation companies are growing and coming up like nobody business...

Rising tuition fees means that student loans are becoming larger as students pursue their studies and carriers. Subsequently, due to high student loans, it has become common for students to have student loans that heavily impact on their day to day living and financial situations for a long time during and after their studies. Due to the potentially huge amounts of students' loans, the debt could impact on your future decisions and your credit history.

There are many ways to combine debts and become debt free in three to seven years. Here are some ways to consolidate debt without owning a home.

Do you need a home improvement and debt consolidation loan? Here are some tips on how you can work them into a loan together.

Debt consolidation loan services act as a third party intermediary to assist you in negotiating lower interest fees and monthly payments with your unsecured debt holders.

Individual Voluntary Arrangement, IVA is an alternative to bankruptcy - which could provide you with a real solution to your debt problems.

Learn the truth about debt settlement, and whether or not this form of debt relief is the right choice for you.

Consider the debts that have a low possibility to be repaid. There are two types of bad debts: business bad debt and non-business bad debt...

The rise in personal unsecured debt in the U.K. has created a swath of people struggling to keep on top of their finances. For some an IVA will be a viable solution. But what effect will an IVA have on a person who owns equity in a property. Will they be made to sell the family home?

Learn what you can and cannot do in regards to resolving old debt.