Because of the current state of the global economy and the cost of living increasing on a daily basis, a great many people are struggling to pay their way and maintain regular payments on their debts. Having to borrow money from one source to repay another, and worrying about where you are going to find the money you need from month to month, can be a constant worry and be very stressful. It is a vicious circle that is almost impossible to break free from once you are entwined in it. There are several choices open to you should you find yourself in financial dire straits and the reason for this article is to give you an insight into what they are and how they work.

Consolidation: consolidating your debts can massively reduce your monthly outgoings and help get your finances moving in the right direction. Rather than having to pay a great many different loans and credit cards each month you take out a larger loan and repay in full everything else that you owe, which means you have just one cheaper repayment to find every month. This not only results in more cash in your bank account every month it also removes all the grief that comes with it. Furthermore by utilizing this solution your credit score will not be adversely affected, in fact so long as you keep up with your repayments it will increase your credit score.

Debt management: when you sign up for a debt management programme with a debt management provider, they will try to instigate a minimised payment schedule with all your lenders on your behalf. They will also try to get them to freeze charges and any interest you are incurring, although they do not have to comply if they choose not to. You will then pay one reduced payment every month to the debt management company and they will pay off your debts at the agreed rate. This removes all the hassle of having to talk to the companies you owe money to yourself as all contact will now go through your advisor. Most debt management providers will charge you a fee and taking advantage of a debt management programme will have an impact on your credit record.

Individual voluntary arrangement (IVA): Taking advantage of an IVA is similar to a utilizing a debt management plan except for the fact that an IVA is a legally binding document and so long as you acheive a majority vote from your lenders they are all forced to accept the agreement (75% by monetary value). The IVA is drawn up and managed by an Insolvency Practitioner (IP). All addintional charges will be stopped and a reduction of your outstanding debt will be negotiated, as much as 70% will possibly be wiped out. The agreement will generally run for 5 years and you potentially have to remortgage your home to settle any outstanding debt on its expiry. You will be charged a fee by the insolvency practitioner and entering into an IVA will affect your credit rating.

Bankruptcy: registering as bankrupt is easily the most radical option that you can take, and may well end up in you losing your home. It will also have a lasting impact on your credit score.

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