 TITLE: Should I Get a Balance Transfer Card or Debt Consolidation Loan? CONTENT: Compare Offers Before Opening a New Account\n-------------------------------------------\nThere are many balance transfer credit cards and debt consolidation loans available, and you'll want to compare your options and the offers to find which will be best.\nFor example, if you're choosing a balance transfer card, consider the card issuer, balance transfer fee, purchase APR offer, promotional term length and whether you'll want to keep the card after paying off the balance. The Experian CreditMatchTM credit card marketplace lists some of our partners' cards with balance transfer offers. Once logged in, you can also get personalized offers based on your credit profile.\nWith debt consolidation loans, you may want to look at the lenders' loan amounts, fees and interest rate ranges. Find a few top lenders, then submit soft credit prequalification applications to see your offers. The Experian CreditMatchTM tool can make this easy by analyzing your credit profile and providing you with loan offers. Your offers will be good for 30 days, giving you plenty of time to figure out which to choose. END