Debt Consolidation: Will It Help Me?

We are in uncertain economic times.Many are falling behind in mortgages, student loans, car payments and credit card payments ... clearly explains what bankruptcy, debt consolidation, third party credit counseling and debt settlement ... will negatively affect your credit score and cause an increase in credit card interest rates.One of the best [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 20:48:00

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Money, Credit, and the Law – Know Your Rights

That’s the title of a valuable new video narrated by Professor Richard Alderman, director of the Center for Consumer Law at the University of Houston Law Center. The video, consisting of easily digestible short chapters, provides help managing personal finances, dealing with credit problems and debt collectors, responding when sued by a creditor, seeking credit counseling, or exploring the option of bankruptcy.  The video can be viewed online or a DVD can be requested directly from Professor [more...]

Date: 2009-09-17 20:50:58

Debt

It is not a pretty time in our economy, folks: job losses, mortgage crisis, serious debt issues ... , Debt Counseling, Bankruptcy, and Credit Card Monthly Payment. An additional option is Freedom Debt ... , and the great convo we had yesterday evening already on my mind, I came across a debt relief program [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 06:46:40

Are You Or Any Of Your Clients Considering Bankruptcy?

As I have been watching the news this week, I see that bankruptcy is at an all time high ... their creditors get a fresh start by liquidating their assets to pay their debts, or by creating a repayment ... to require that anyone filing bankruptcy complete an approved credit counseling program before [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 11:46:06

Discussing How Foreclosure Affects Your Credit Report

bankruptcy credit report Whether you’ve foreclosed or opted for a short sale, your credit report can show a poor score of as low as 380 ... Credit Counseling Service. “They’re going look at a foreclosure more seriously than ... , as you can steadily improve your credit score over the next few years by taking a few measured steps [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 04:06:14

Control Your Debt to Eliminate it Entirely

by Michael Geoffrey Although nobody’s goal is to get themselves into debt, the reasons it happens are varied ... on realistic budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy ... for their services, these companies will personalize a debt consolidation payment plan [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 13:17:42

Bankruptcy Laws

Bankruptcy Laws Significant changes in consumer bankruptcy laws took effect on October 17, 2005, ... chapter 7. Individuals that decide to pre-file, still have to complete the credit counseling ... with passage of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. Before [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 04:06:14

Knee Deep in Debt

  credit card debt Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? ... budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy. Debt ... Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 12:21:35

Financial Planners Weigh In On Debt Relief

Ever since launching this Bankruptcy in Indiana blog series, I've kept coming back to the topic of debt consolidation, debt settlement, ... between debt writeoff negotiation services, which "have a significant negative impact on your credit ... credit counseling, and debt repair, all forms of help being offered to debtors as alternatives [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:13:43

FTC Helps With Your New Years Resolution to Manage Debt

Information from the Federal Trade Commission to Help You Manage Debt: Knee Deep in Debt Having trouble paying your bills? ... , consider these options: realistic budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy. Debt negotiation is yet another option. How do you know which [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 17:45:34

Debt Negotiation and Dealing with Debt Collectors

Are you having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? ... budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy. Debt ... Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 14:29:10

Holiday debts again... Can I file for bankruptcy more than once?

You have filed for bankruptcy once before and hoped that by using the skills you learned in your two credit counselling sessions, ... who has had debt problems in the past, they are incredibly disappointed to find themselves in this situation ... already. In our corner of Ontario, one problem many local people here in Cambridge are facing are lay [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:11:27

Be Careful With Credit Repair

Advertising messages offering to help people get out from under are over-the-top these days ... about debt settlement agencies and credit counseling agencies, cautioning debtors not to snatch at straws in an attempt to avoid filing bankruptcy. By way of quick review, debt settlement agencies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 12:39:47

Control Your Debt to Eliminate it Entirely

Control Your Debt to Eliminate it Entirely Posted By Michael Geoffrey on @ 1: ... good budgeting, counseling, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy. The first step should always ... with this on your own, it would be advisable to turn to a credit counselor. Although they do charge for their services [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 18:43:05

debtconsolidationcare.com

Is Debt Consolidation good for you? Get FREE counseling from a BBB member company. Avoid bankruptcy, become debt free, deal with collection agencies and improve your credit rating. Read Reviews [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 05:00:00

Credit Counseling And Bankruptcy

When the bankruptcy laws changed in 2005 mandatory credit counseling became a prerequisite for bankruptcy ... that asked about our debt, our budget, and our income. Since we had given that information ... complete, the software helpfully concluded that we had too much medical debt…..(Yeah…you think?? That’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 15:39:25

How Do Lenders View Credit Counseling Services?

Typically consumers that have overwhelming debt have two options, either enter into a Consumer Credit Counseling Program or declare Bankruptcy ... Credit Counseling program for such reasons as it is more cost effective and easier to implement. Many credit card companies and creditors realize that it would be more beneficial to actually work [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 00:04:36

Debt Relief

Are in debt over your head? Unfortunately, most Americans are and the bad economy right now isn’t helping them get out of debt any quicker! ... for you, they also have other solutions, such as credit counseling, debt consolidation, bankruptcy and credit card monthly payments. You will pay significantly less, though, if you’re able to take advantage [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 19:53:21

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