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Hi. I owe £1500 to three creditors, and pay £100 per month to PAYPlan who distributes money to the three groups. I have been doing this now for 18months.
I have been told by the creditors I can settle with them for a smaller amountaction-smiley-033.gif (how does this work?)
my question
MY wife has a credit card £5000, I have just been told I'm having a pay-rise (approx 2000pa) but with interest rates going up this will be used.
Is it worth trying to take out a loan for £2000 to pay of my wife card and my dept. The total repayments will equal my £100 plus HALF what my wife is paying. nett saving of 100 per month.
My mortgage will start to come out in November (yes I have more then one on the housecool.gif) and will be 90% paid by next July.
I would love to pay of my dept now.
Help needed pleasebeerchug.gif

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    Please can you do an SOA. so that people can help you

    Here is the link
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=107280
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