Should I consolidate?
Currently have about $20K in CC debt. Payments are getting out of hand with my husband bringing less home.
It looks like I can get a 60 month loan at 17% interest instead of the 30% I am currently at. It would take the payments down monthly from $644 to $468.
My monthly take home after insurance/taxes is $2314
My husband will hopefully be getting more hours soon but currently about $1500 monthly.
Other bills:
Rent: $750
Utilities: cold months $250
Car: $550
Car Insurance: $170
IRS: $78
- issue has been fixed, do not owe this year
Phone: $100
Groceries: $600 ish
Internet: $67
Student loans: $129
- I should be on my last student loan payment this month, I should be at 120 for PSLF
Posted Feb 26, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC