http://www.debt-management-explained.com/debt-consolidation/florida-debt-consolidation.html Florida debt consolidation: It's not just for Florida anymore. Find out what Florida debt consolidation is and if it's good for you. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 When you think of Florida, you probably think of things like the miles of beautiful beaches, oranges, orange juice, alligators, Disney and yes, even hurricanes, but it's doubtful that anything like Florida debt consolidation comes to mind. Do I Have to Live in Florida to Get Florida Debt Consolidation? No. In fact, if you search the Internet using "Florida debt consolidation" you'll find many of the same companies you would find if you just typed in "debt consolidation." They just plug in your search phrase (Florida debt consolidation) in place of "debt consolidation,"American debt consolidation," "New York debt consolidation" or any other state name you'd put in front of "debt consolidation." Of course, plenty of Floridians looking for debt consolidation will probably naturally type in "Florida debt consolidation," but they'll find the same thing as anyone else in the country using that search phrase would find. What is Florida Debt Consolidation All About? Because Florida debt consolidation isn't any different from any other debt consolidation program, there are no special rules or benefits for Florida. Let's say you're just going to stick with "Florida debt consolidation" for your search term. You'll find companies offering Florida debt consolidation, sure, but you probably still aren't sure what that means. During debt consolidation, you work with a credit counselor who speaks with your creditors about your financial situation. The credit counselor negotiates with the creditors on your behalf for lower monthly payments and interest rates, and in some cases, elimination of past fees. Then they bundle all of your credit card debt together so that you make one monthly payment to the debt consolidation company. (This is usually at a much lower interest rate than what you were paying on each individual card.) The debt consolidation company then distributes the payment among your creditors. Since you are saving so much money on interest, most of your money goes towards principal, so you get your debt paid off in five or six years, not the 18-20 years it would take if you were paying the only the monthly minimum. So whether you're a Florida resident, a snowbird, or you are a permanent resident of another state, you can find debt consolidation on Florida debt consolidation on the Internet or by searching the resources on this page. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT