I’m trying to buy a house 5 years from. I have over $30,000 in debt from credit cards,personal loans
I have over $30,000 in debt from credit cards, personal loans, and car loan. I also have student loans. I’m working with a non profit money management company that’s going to lump everything into one payment (not including student loans) so I can be able get this paid off and raise my score so I can buy a home. Will this help or hurt me?
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