2811: Avoid These 3 Pitfalls of Debt Consolidation by Miranda Marquit of Good Financial Cents

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🗓️ 28 July 2024

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2811: Miranda Marquit of GoodFinancialCents.com outlines the critical mistakes to avoid when consolidating debt, such as misusing newly available credit and not changing spending habits. Her advice helps ensure debt consolidation serves as a pathway to financial stability rather than a setback. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.goodfinancialcents.com/avoid-pitfalls-of-debt-consolidation/ Quotes to ponder: "Debt isn’t the problem; it’s a symptom of your spending problem." "Don’t use your freed-up lines of credit unless you are done paying off your debt consolidation loan, and your spending is under control." "Missteps, such as falling back into old spending habits or mistaking settlement for consolidation, can exacerbate financial woes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:59.8	Avoid these three pitfalls of debt consolidation by Miranda Marquette of good financial sense
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1:08.4	Debt consolidation can be an effective strategy to tackle overwhelming death but it's not a guaranteed solution.
1:16.0	Avoid common pitfalls like falling back into old spending habits or confusing debt settlement
1:22.4	with consolidation, as they can worsen your
1:24.9	financial situation. One of the best things you can do for your finances is to pay
1:30.1	down debt. There are a number of different strategies designed to help you get
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