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Enrolling in a debt consolidation program means more than just saving on monthly payments and working towards freedom from debt. It’s also a way for people to reexamine their financial habits, and start building better ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll look at how working through a debt consolidation program can inspire positive changes \u2014 and hear how a real client was able to see her finances in a new light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Second Chance at Good Finance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with debt is confusing and stressful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our client, Sharise<\/a>, knows the feeling of overwhelming debt all too well: \u201cI was barely making the minimum payments, and I knew we were just one financial crisis away from being in a really bad situation. It would literally feel like the walls were closing in,\u201d she told us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But talking to a Beyond Finance specialist gave her the opportunity to understand that her feelings of panic were impacting her ability to take action<\/a> on her debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe was very patient and really went over the process in detail,\u201d Sharise said. \u201cThings started to become better, and I could feel this stress lifting when there was a plan in place. I just felt so good knowing that I wasn\u2019t in this alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Power of a Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By bringing everything into one simple payment, debt consolidation clarifies your financial picture, making it easier to see what’s happening with your money each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt really helped me to shift my thinking and my behaviors and my relationship with money, and how I spend money,\u201d Sharise said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And knowing that you\u2019re actively paying off your debt can inspire a major shift in mindset, too. Sharise used our program as a launchpad for building a financial practice that could last far after she graduated from Beyond.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReally being on that cash diet \u2014 to know it\u2019s been a year since I used a credit card, and we\u2019re able to enjoy life and pay bills on time, and actually afford my lifestyle without overextending myself,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sense of regained control is a major debt consolidation benefit \u2014 and often, that\u2019s exactly what\u2019s needed to start noticing the money habits that may have contributed to their debt in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking Deeper About Debt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making a major behavioral change can be incredibly difficult. But enrolling in our program can inspire our clients to start learning more about themselves and their finances, and spur that positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the most important lessons I\u2019ve learned from working with Beyond Finance and following their process (and from reading some books on it) is that getting out of debt is a priority,\u201d Sharise said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is really hard to move forward with anything. It affects all aspects of your life: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, financially. You can\u2019t save money when you\u2019re in debt because it sucks from everything that you\u2019re trying to do.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharise now has the good habits and greater understanding of herself \u2014 and no debt to hold her down. After graduating a little over a year after starting her program, she knows that going with Beyond was the right decision for her finances and her future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019d say to anyone else struggling with this: You owe it to yourself and your family to really work on getting rid of your debt, and it is literally like a huge weight being lifted off your shoulders once you know that you are actively working towards that,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the First Step Towards Debt-Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond Finance\u2019s debt consolidation program does more than simplify payments\u2014it changes the way people handle money each day. By giving clarity, encouraging budgeting and highlighting unnecessary debt, their program offers a path toward healthier financial choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to see real changes in your everyday finances, our debt consolidation program could be your first step<\/a> toward a brighter financial future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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