Americans are carrying a total of $1.2 trillion in credit card debt. But Affinity Plus says debt consolidation programs can help save money.

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ATLANTA — For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope, you may qualify for debt ...

(InvestigateTV) — Debt consolidation can be a powerful tool to help simplify your finances – combining multiple debts into a single payment, often at a lower interest rate. Cherry Dale, the vice ...

WASHINGTON — Managing debt can be complicated. We sat down with a financial expert to look at the pros and cons of debt consolidation. Debt consolidation is a financial strategy that involves rolling ...

Debt consolidation can cut interests costs, but only if your credit score measures up Debt consolidation can be a smart strategy to reduce how much you pay in interest. However, your ability to save ...