How to consolidate debt without a loan
Home equity loans or balance transfer cards may be a better way to consolidate debt.
5 min read
Nov 18, 2024
Jerry Brown
Contributor, Personal Finance
Jerry has been writing about personal finance for over four years. He started writing about personal finance in 2017 to document his journey to get rid of thousands of dollars in credit card debt. Two years ago, he pivoted away from writing for his own blog to focus on writing for major publishers. He is a Plutus award nominee for best social media for personal finance and a Certified Financial Education Instructor.
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Disability loans can help with funding while you wait to get disability benefits.
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