In order to pay for graduate school a few years back, I took out two CitiAssist loans to pay for food and rent. A couple of years on, I've consolidated all of my federal loans, but the CitiAssist loans can't be consolidated with federal loans. [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne on Oct 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Why is the functionality of an Excel Pivot table different depending on whether you use a list or a multiple consolidation range? [more inside]
posted by DZ-015 on Sep 4, 2009 - 1 answer

[LoanFilter] I have 20k in six Federal Stafford loans. Consolidate now? [more inside]
posted by Etta Hollis on Apr 1, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I consolidate my PRIVATE student loans, to make my financial life a little easier? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Jan 29, 2009 - 5 answers

I have several old data backup devices, with some overlap on what's on them. I'd like to consolidate them all onto a new device, but without having 3 copies of the overlapping redundant data. I think the term I'm looking for is de-duplication. Any open source or free trial tools that MeFites can recommend? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Jan 9, 2009 - 2 answers

Debt/Loan Filter: I was stupid with credit and debt when I was younger. Is there anything I can do now? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by slavlin on Aug 24, 2008 - 11 answers

How to get a new credit card with a high limit to transfer a bunch of smaller balances to when your FICO score looks more like your bowling score? [more inside]
posted by cellphone on Jun 17, 2008 - 17 answers

I am having some serious financial issues. Who, in Eastern Canada, can I talk to about this kind of thing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 18, 2008 - 1 answer

Student loan consolidation and the current economy: Should I consolidate now, or wait a few months? Are interest rates as they apply to student loan consolidation likely to drop? Bonus question: are you happy/unhappy with the company you consolidated with? [more inside]
posted by jennyjenny on Mar 1, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm trying to evaluate student loan interest rates for possible consolidation as I get quotes. All the consolidated rates (so far) seem to be the same. What am I looking for? [more inside]
posted by rryan on Jan 14, 2008 - 4 answers

3 LANS are getting hard to manage. Please ensmarten me about WANs and Colocation. [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Oct 12, 2007 - 3 answers

Recommend me a good educational loan consolidator. [more inside]
posted by calistasm on Oct 11, 2007 - 8 answers

So I finally bought my first car (not counting the 20 year old brown volvo I part owned for 3 months in Canada). During the 'chat' with the finance person at the dealership he was adamant about two things that puzzled me [more inside]
posted by Rc on Oct 2, 2006 - 14 answers

Recently I was contacted by a company called Liberty Settlements regarding my outstanding debt. [more inside]
posted by Raze2k on Jul 28, 2006 - 10 answers

LoanConsolidationFilter. I know this question has been asked before, but I can't find any information about my specific student loan cirucmstance. Please help! Should I consolidate in-school and lock in low rates? Ive been told i need to do it before July 1st or i cant consolidate in school anymore! [more inside]
posted by jare2003 on May 12, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm in (defaulted) student-loan hell. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 30, 2005 - 18 answers

It's the time to consolidate my school loans, or so I hear. My question is have any of you had good/bad experiences with loan consolidation companies? Are there any I should stay away from? With school interest rates at a low, will my payments be the same regardless of whom I consolidate with? I'm looking for pretty much any experience fellow MeFites have with loan consolidation so I don't mess this up.
posted by jmd82 on May 20, 2005 - 15 answers

FinancialFilter. I'm looking to consolidate credit card debt and am not sure what my options are. Advice?

I owe about $13,000 on four credit cards (14.9% - 19.9% APR), and about $35,000 on a consolidated student loan (4.5% APR). I've had a checking account with my current bank for over four years, but no savings account. I'm employed full-time, would be willing to close all but one of my credit card accounts when paid off, and although I don't know what my credit rating is, I know it's got to be pretty good. Oh, and I'm female, over thirty, if that matters.

What kind of APR could I expect from a signature loan? Is a signature loan a good idea? Should I leave my student loan as is?
posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2005 - 11 answers