debt consolidation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of debt consolidation
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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I know that’s not easy, which is perhaps why you’re intrigued by options like debt consolidation and hiring someone to negotiate down your bills.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
However, it added that there is “no debt consolidation plan in sight” as annual gaps between spending and revenues are set to range between 7% and 8% of GDP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
“SoFi marketing shifts from debt consolidation to smart upfront financing.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
“We find a substantial increase in bankruptcy rates, debt collections, debt consolidation loans, and auto loan delinquencies” in those states, they wrote, consonant with an increase in excessive debt among players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
With a debt consolidation loan, you’ll only owe one lender instead of multiple.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2024
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