You should only use debt consolidation if you plan to put the maximum amount possible down on your debts every month. Yes, your overall monthly expenditures will go down, but that should only remedy the negative balance you have every month. Otherwise, use any extra money to put back into paying off your debt.
Once you have established a plan for consolidating your debt, you should aim to pay everything in cash. You should use your credit cards as little as possible. That could be what started your bad habit. Using only cash means you get only what you can afford.
With the current low home mortgage interest rates, you may be able to refinance your home and take out some of the equity. Be careful to avoid borrowing as much as possible on your new mortgage. If home values should drop even more, you may end up owning a home that is less than the amount you owe on it.
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