http://www.debt-free-plan.com/debt-elimination/debt-elimination-plan.html A debt elimination plan is a good idea if you have a continual problem with debt. But there are risks to any debt elimination plan all people need to consider. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 On the surface, a debt elimination plan might seem like a very, very sweet idea. You have a mortgage, car loans, student loans, credit cards, personal loans and medical loans - you're in debt up to your ears! Form the bottom it seems like total debt elimination is the one and only choice for retribution, but as with any decision there are risks involved with the decision eliminate debt from your life. The cost of a debt elimination plan We're not just talking about the fee you will pay to the people managing your chosen debt elimination plan, although in some cases those fees can be very high indeed. We're talking about the lifestyle effects, the real world cost of eliminating your debts through today's debt elimination programs - some you will expect, others might change your opinion entirely: Not everyone has the time, energy,m or money to tackle debt elimination. Its a major commitment, and you need to be 100% ready and devoted to the elimination of your debt and only the elimination of your debt - years of patience and struggle. You have to remember your credit score. Many debt elimination services will offer negotiation or consolidation tactics that will greatly impact your credit score, making it tougher for you to borrow in the future. Sometimes a debt elimination plan can have a negative, unexpected effect - some debts really should be held onto and repaid over their original timeframe. Don't become so caught up in your debt elimination plan to bee blind to the reality of your situation - you are in debt, and paying it all off doesn't mean you can't slide back in. There are risks, there are disadvantages and there are difficulties many people will simply be unable to overcome - a debt elimination plan is not for everyone, only those who are ready and who will indeed benefit from debt elimination. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT