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Do consolidation loans actually work?

As more and more people in the UK continue to struggle with their monthly budgets a number are now starting to look at consolidation loans as a means of taking away some of the short-term pressure. But do consolidation loans actually work?

The idea behind a consolidation loan is that all of your debts are rolled up into one single loan arrangement which will be extended over a longer period thereby reducing your monthly payments and, in theory, reducing the immediate pressure. While there are drawbacks, such as potentially high interest rates if your credit rating has been impacted, a prolonged period of debt and a significantly larger overall total to be repaid, for some people consolidation loans could be very useful.

However, while many people will be worried about their monthly budgets it is worth taking professional financial advice regarding your overall personal finances and your personal assets. There may be some short-term tweaks which could relieve pressure and improve your standard of living while also avoiding a potential long-term debt situation. It is vital that you look at the overall picture as opposed to short-term or long-term debts because some of your existing assets could be used to reduce the pressure. Think before you take any action!

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