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Related MoneyPedia terms
- Debt Management PlanA structured repayment arrangement, usually set up through a credit counselor, that consolidates payments and may lower rates.
- Debt ConsolidationCombining several debts into a single new loan or payment, often to secure a lower rate or simplify what you owe.
- Debt SettlementNegotiating with a creditor to accept less than the full amount owed to resolve a debt, often for accounts already in default.
- BudgetA plan for the money you already earn — deciding where each dollar goes before it disappears.
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