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One of the easiest ways to eradicate debt is by doing a credit card balance transfer. This involves applying for a low or 0% balance transfer card so you save on interest for a specified amount of time--making it easier to pay off the balance. This is a simple process, but like with all credit cards, this type of thing can trap you just as easily. If you're smart about it, however, it can work quite nicely. What you'll want to do first is get your credit reports so you can look at your score and history. As long as you have relatively good credit, you should be able to get approved for a 0% balance transfer. If you're really lucky, you may find a card that will do a no fee balance transfer, but be prepared to pay an average fee of 3% in most cases. Most cards don't do the "no balance transfer fee" benefit these days.
The next thing you'll need to do is determine how much you wish to transfer. Most cards have limits to the amount you can transfer, so you may only be able to shift over a sizable chunk instead of the entire balance. Think also in terms of how much the transfer fee will tack onto your debt--it may not be worth it to transfer thousands of dollars based on the fee. However, transferring as much of that balance as you can to one low rate or 0% interest card could end up saving you hundreds or thousands of bucks that you would have otherwise paid in interest.
Balance transfers are most helpful to people who are diligent about paying off their credit cards. It takes time and discipline to settle large debts--and small debts, which only become larger over time. If you truly want to pay off your credit cards, you must be dedicated to paying them in a timely fashion and not charging them anymore. This is the only way to get the results you want from a credit card balance transfer or any other method of debt relief. From now on, work on using foresight when managing your finances so you don't get into this bind again. Too many good people are experiencing financial ruin because they didn't regulate their debts and spending early on. Give yourself as many opportunities as you can to continue life without being burdened by debt.
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