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As debt mounts, it can put pressure on household finances, and lead to long-term credit problems. Several Web sites provide insights on how to manage and consolidate debt.
* Bankrate.com, www.bankrate.com/brm/ news/debt/debtguide2004/consolidating-debt.asp, explores the causes and hidden dangers of debt, and has a debt-load analyzer.
* Credit.com, www.credit.com/credit information/debt help/Debt- Consolidation-The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Your-Major-Options.jsp, covers the pros and cons
of debt consolidation and debt reduction options.
* Debt Consolidation Guides, www.debtguides.org/debtconsolidation.html, discusses types of debt, debt management and debt solutions.
* SmartMoney.com, www.smartmoney.com/ personal-finance/debt/live-debt-free-21847, offers four debt management and reduction tactics.
