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Many consumers have too much debt in credit cards, and need to reduce or eliminate that debt. If your unable to reduce your debt yourself, it may benefit you to enroll in a
credit card debt management plan (DMP).
Credit Card debt management plans are not for everyone. You should only sign up for these plans only after a certified credit counselor has spent time thoroughly reviewing your credit card debt
situation, and has offered you professional advice on managing your money and reducing your debt. If a credit card debt management plan is right for you, a reputable credit counseling organization
can still teach you to create a budget and help you with money management skills. If you decide to sign up with a credit card debt management plan, you will be required to deposit money each month with
the credit counseling organization, which uses your deposits to pay your unsecured credit card debts and other unsecured debt, according to a payment schedule that a credit counselor creates with you
and your creditors. Your creditors may also agree to lower your interest rates and fees. You will also be required to make regular, on-time payments, that could take 48 months or more to finish. They
may also have you to agree not to apply and use any more credit while you are in the credit card debt management plan.
If you are interested in a credit card debt management plan, you can find a credit counselor to help you get enrolled by contacting local universities, military bases (if enlisted), credit unions,
housing authorities, and branches of the U.S. Cooperative Extension Service that operate nonprofit credit counseling programs.