Can Debt Consolidation Help To Overcome Credit Card Debts?

by Ann Collin The only way to keep up with the latest about debt consolidation is to constantly stay on the lookout for new information. If you read everything you find about being sued for debt, it won’t take long for you to become an influential authority. Our society encourages consumers to “buy now, pay later”, offering credit cards and convenience to spend more everywhere we look. This is why it is so easy to get carried away with spending, and eventually end up “knee-deep in debt”. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 11:48:57

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Can Debt Consolidation Help To Overcome Credit Card Debts?

The only way to keep up with the latest about debt consolidation is to constantly stay on the lookout for new information. If you read everything you find about being sued for debt, it won’t take long for you to become an influential authority. Our society encourages consumers to “buy now, pay later”, offering credit cards and convenience to spend more everywhere we look. This is why it is so easy to get carried away with spending, and eventually end up “knee-deep in debt”. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-15 15:05:02

November 2008 Financial Status / Net Worth Update

Net Worth Chart 2008 Credit Card Debt If you’re a new reader, let me start out as usual by explaining the credit card debt ... - I am not accumulating more consumer debt. Retirement and Brokerage accounts Well, it’s time to uncover my eyes ... reminds me, I might need to see if I can argue with the tax collector about my property tax appraisal [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 11:57:45

Ten Post Round-Up: Big News in Digestible Bits

What a wild roller-coaster ride the last few days and certainly the last few hours have been! ... ? And for THIS we are thankful for Sarah Palin! Banks tricking consumers into higher credit card debt ... Debt, Credit Debt, Discrimination, Favorite Uncle, Few Days, Liberal Media, News Today, Protesters [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 21:35:48

Welcome to the Carnival of Debt Reduction

Hi everyone, and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Debt Reduction . There were more good articles submitted this week than are shown below, but only a small number of them dealt directly with (a) personal debt reduction stories or (b) how to reduce consumer debt: No Credit Needed dispenses with a lengthy introduction and jumps right in with a six-step process for eliminating credit card debt . Free Money Finance recounts a story of how one couple paid off their mortgage . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 05:00:04

Manage Your Debt With CareOne Credit Counseling

We all strive for financial freedom.. a debt-free life.. a secure financial future ... : "The most common form of consumer debt is credit card debt, payday loans, and other consumer finance ... endless notices from creditors, accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Indeed, you're [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 06:45:00

Collection Agency calling from 571-431-1958 (Washington, VA)

Steve reported a Collection Agency (5714311958 from Washington area, VA) . The following comments were posted: AACC AACC AACC 5127689800 AACC 804-234-9056 assetacceptance.com Asset Acceptance is a leading purchaser and collector of charged-off consumer debt. Since 1962, we have provided credit originators such as credit card issuers, consumer finance companies, retail merchants, utilities and others an efficient alternative in recovering defaulted consumer debt. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 19:53:49

Welcome to the Carnival of Debt Reduction

Hi everyone, and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Debt Reduction . There were more good articles submitted this week than are shown below, but only a small number of them dealt directly with (a) personal debt reduction stories or (b) how to reduce consumer debt: No Credit Needed dispenses with a lengthy introduction and jumps right in with a six-step process for eliminating credit card debt . Free Money Finance recounts a story of how one couple paid off their mortgage . Financ [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 05:00:04

Credit Card Consolidation

"I’d rather go to bed without supper than rise in debt." - Ben Franklin. Sure does! ... cards consolidation service that will help you work on your credit up. They offer a debt consolidation program for consumers with credit card debt, medical bills, repossessions, and accounts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:05:15

Bogus and Scam Credit Counseling Groups Become Target Of Florida Legal System

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Attorney General Bill McCollum today unveiled his office’s latest consumer protection initiative in the form of a coordinated ... , all of which were purportedly offering debt relief services including credit counseling, credit repair, debt management, and credit card rate reduction services. “As more Floridians facing financial [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 05:39:01

Reining in Harmful Credit Card Practices

By Karen Harris,  Supervising Attorney Medical emergencies, unexpected events, job loss, ... risk” consumer’s ability to pay off credit card debt may be exacerbated by the likelihood of unexpected ... or other credit card debts pay higher interest rates or have other penalties or restrictions placed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 18:20:42

Franken on Looming Credit Crisis

Al Franken’s been holding press conferences, roundtables and events around the state about where he stands on tons of issues ... in consumer debt, the average household’s credit card debt is over $8,500. I’m not sure why this isn’ ... said he would back a “credit card bill of rights,” crack down on predatory lenders and repeal [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 09:21:12

The Last 30 Years Weren’t Good For America’s Financial Picture

by William Blake The answer to that lies in remembering just what we were like in the late seventies, and where we are now ... mainstream consciousness with the advent of electronic payment processing. Credit card debt ... a credit card became a little tougher. Consumers in the late seventies were by and large cash [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 15:56:05

Credit Card Issuers See the Writing on the Wall: Forgiveness of Debt — they also got paid in full through securitization, so there is no obligation owed to them

Credit Card Companies Willing to Deal Over DebtBank of America says it eased off on more than 700,000 credit card holders in 2008, ... to foster the explosive growth of consumer debt in recent years, credit card companies are realizing ... and card companies are bracing for a wave of defaults on credit card debt in early 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 00:34:25

Got Credit Card debt? You may be in luck…

by Rolfe Winkler, CFA If you’re delinquent on your credit card balances, now may be a good time to pay down that debt ... are being offered deals that forgive 20 to 70 percent of credit card debt… Just as lenders competed ... desperate card companies: After helping to foster the explosive growth of consumer debt in recent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 01:44:51

Credit Card Balance SmackDown - Higher Fees + Lower Limits

Happy Holidays. Just when we enter the spending season, families are likely to see their budgets strained by another complication ... running up a lot of debt if you can. After the holdays, use our online debt payoff calculator to help ... consumers! Many major credit card companies will pass on costs by: Raising Credit Card Fees [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:38:29

How to Get Credit Card Debt Collectors to Focus Their Energy Elsewhere

Most of those people who cannot afford to pay their monthly minimum credit card payment become potential victims of the consumer debt collection industry. However, a growing number of consumers have found a law to protect themselves against credit card debt collectors. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 12:39:41

Yet Another Reason to Hate the IRS (and OCC)

Photo by SC Fiasco As if it weren't hard enough to get banks to offer workouts to overindebted consumers! ... lenders want to forgive significant portions of credit card debt that borrowers can't currently repay ... to expand credit card debt forgiveness. According to the Financial Services Roundtable (whom I don't [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 20:11:13

Secured Debt Consolidation Explained

When people are faced with a lot of debt, whether from credit card, department store cards or some other form of consumer credit, ... the best solution for paying it off is often to consolidate all the balances with a single loan. In most cases, these consolidation loans are secured by some sort of collateral, such ... [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 21:20:58

Six Simple Steps to Avoid Credit Problems in a Bad Economy

The New York Times ran a story today that says the next consumer crisis is credit cards — a sobering fact in a nation that has racked up massive amounts of credit card debt. Unfortunately, when times get hard, many people turn to credit cards ... TVs, but about necessities like medical bills. As a result, I dug myself deep into debt [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 23:20:31

Why not just give US the money?

Lame Duck Teasury Secretary Henry Paulsen insisted on talking again today, as did his boss, sending the markets south, ... the risk that big investors took when they bought junk credit card and mortgage debt. Then, magically ... toward consumer loans in the form of credit cards, auto loans and student loans, as well as some forms [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 19:38:09

Emily's list: The blogosphere's 12 best credit card items of the week

It's Friday, which means it's time for some link love ... prestigious credit cards, 10 ways you can quickly shed that debt, and a frightening story about arbitration ... of a consumer in a credit card case. Rich Credit Debt Loan helps you decide if hidden fees are preventing [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 13:55:55

Reduce Your Debt Significantly!

A careful study of your finances reveal to you a numbing reality that you are in debt, and deeply so! You just can’t pay all your bills ... the new card. The most common form of consumer debt is credit card debit. Another way ... of its obvious benefits, a bill consolidation loan is always very attractive. Debt consolidation [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 18:07:42

Pensioners hit by spiralling credit card debts forced to take out loans as energy prices soar

One in four people is approaching retirement with thousands of pounds worth of debt because they cannot meet the rising cost of living ... for debt charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) said the research tallied with its own ... to pay their bills. The average credit card debt for the age group is now just over £8,000, according [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 00:05:36

Foreclosures linked to 2005 Bankruptcy Reform law

For those readers not familiar with the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act ("BAPCA"), prior to October of 2005, unsecured debt ( ... of their credit card debt, and that would free up income to pay the mortgage. The new law blocks that escape route and forces better-off household to continue paying credit card debt, which makes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:03:13

Mortgage Mania 26 - …And Henry Giveth Again

You would have to be living under a rock to have missed this today, so here is a newsflash for all you subterranian dwellers ... up mortgage assets, consumer credit card debt and car loans. In his article, “Fed bets $800 billion ... securities backed by auto loan and credit card debt. Hmmm, let me see if I get this straight [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 04:30:52

Aide with credit card debt is a must for a large number of US consumers

Presently here in the great country of the America we are experiencing a uncharacteristically hard economic cycle financially ... of Americans is the monster of unsecured credit card debt. We have reached an all time high here in the USA ... settlement. Debt consolidation loans can turn out to be pretty precarious. Reason being [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 14:51:00

The Paradox of Thrift

Has the economy scared you into cutting back on your spending, paying down your credit cards, getting your budget in order? ... couple profiled in the Journal story: Rick and Noreen Capp recently reduced their credit-card debt ... with that? Haven’t consumers been told they need to be more responsible about debt and spending - the lesson [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:12:53

What is Debt Settlement ?

With the rising financial strain on many consumers, arrears in repaying outstanding debt can prove to be overwhelming ... amount). Debt settlement should be considered if one is in arrears in their debt repayment. Be it credit card debt, personal loan, home mortgage or store accounts, debt settlement may be the sole option [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 18:24:04

[IMG Woman Sleeping]

My wife suffers from sleeping sickness Ask an expert: Narcolepsy is making it increasingly difficult for my wife to hold down a job ... bonds GO Consumer advice Shopping Your rights Buying and selling a car Holiday GO Credit & loans Get out of debt Bankruptcy Credit cards Picking loans Credit checks GO Insurance Home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 14:17:36

Going Down the Path of Consumer Debt - Again

At creditslips.org, Bob Lawless raises the most reasonable question I’ve seen so far about Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson’s decision to shift the ... s the question from Lawless, an expert on credit and bankruptcy at the University of Illinois College of Law school: Why? After two decades in which consumers piled debt on their credit cards without [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 13:52:32

Debt Reduction is more Important than Your Credit Score

If you are a baby boomer with a pile of consumer debt, you are not alone ... those with significant credit card debt to worry about. According to a report from the New York ... it) is a willingness to negotiate some of that debt away without regard to its effect on your credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 00:34:49

Paying Down Debt In Your Marriage

Debt can be a real strain on any marriage. Today we’ll take a look at how you can work with your spouse to reduce debt together ... accumulate credit card debt. Before you know it, you’ve racked up $50k in consumer debt, not including ... such as an unexpected medical expense or car repair. Don’t skip step 1! It’s #1 for a reason. Step [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 13:12:49

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

Get a Grip on Credit Card Debt

Get a Grip on Credit Card Debt dec26homespunweb.jpg RISMEDIA, Dec. 26, 2008-(MCT)-While consumers are being urged to spend this holiday season to help bolster the economy, those who do may face big credit card bills in January. Full Story [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 21:00:10

Fed bets $800 billion on consumers

That $200 billion aimed at spurring consumer borrowing will come from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which will lend that money to holders of securities backed by consumer debt, such as credit card debt. ... He said the fact that the Fed and Treasury had to work together to get an additional $800 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 19:04:49

TARP II: The Wrath of TALF

In normal times the Federal Reserve responds to crises by using teeny, gold-plated hydraulic levers to raise and lower interest rates ... which it will lend up to $200 billion to support the issuance of debt backed by consumer and small-business debt -- such as credit-card loans, student debt, auto loans and loans backed by the Small [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 15:35:02

Choosing Between Debt Settlement and Debt Elimination

Overwhelming credit card debt. It is a very common problem for many American consumers. So many people pay their monthly minimums, month after month, without any knowledge that their debt burden may never go away. When a person comes to the realization that they are caught in a never [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 22:30:16

Friday morning links

TOP STORIES Rate cut from Japan, Barclays seeks funding - Reuters Nevada, Michigan, Florida lead 'underwater' list - AP Housing plunge: ... is more likely than many assume - MarketWatch Banks, consumer advocates urge U.S. to allow credit card debt ... it feels so bad - CNN/Money Economic data point to the start of a recession - LA Times Recession Ghost [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 13:20:00

Is It A Good Or Bad Thing That So Many Companies Are Going Out Of Business?

What exactly will 2009 bring us in terms of businesses closing down for good? ... $2.56 trillion in consumer debt, with the average household’s credit card debt amounting to $8,565 ... filing for bankruptcy or are already in it, so we won’t know if some of them make [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:00:00

[IMG Pensioner]

Can pension be linked to mortgage? Ask an expert: My husband is seriously ill and I fear the worst ... Income bonds GO Consumer advice Shopping Your rights Buying and selling a car Holiday GO Credit & loans Get out of debt Bankruptcy Credit cards Picking loans Credit checks GO Insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 14:17:36

A Personal Bail Out Program for Consumers Stuck in the Credit Crunch

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Crunch Fix (CreditCrunchFix.com) ... mortgage payments, credit card debt and even utility interruptions. The attorney-created service is not debt settlement or credit repair, nor legal counsel. Credit Crunch Fix allows consumers [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 16:49:15

Banks Agree to Wipe Out Up to 40 Percent of Credit Card Debt But Watch Out.

Credit card lenders include Discover Financial Services LLC, Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co ... with the help of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Consumer Federation of America and the Financial Service Roundtable to start the process of creating a debt solution, other than [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 15:51:17

The Wonders of Consumer Counseling for Debt Management

John Cummuta Reviews Many people fall into the trap of mismanaging their debts and oftentimes find themselves in debt far off than what they ... to consider consumer counseling services. The first thing that will be required of you is to list down ... . Consumer Credit Counselors can help you with your credit card problems. They can revoke interest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:17:33

What You Should Do To Find Out About Raising Credit Rating Before You’re Left Behind

The recent rise in consumer debt has many people in this country struggling to get credit of any type, however, ... to get a loan or credit card but invariably these cost the consumer more because of their situation ... for lenders with low credit loans. What most consumers do not realize is the more often you apply [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 14:10:28

Debt-Financed Consumer Spending Spree?

From the Wall Street Journal article "Hard-Hit Families Finally Start Saving, Aggravating Nation's Economic Woes": ... " and you get 600 results, and for "credit card nation" you get almost 400 results. But the consumer debt data ... Rick and Noreen Capp recently reduced their credit-card debt, opened a savings account and stopped [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:56:00

Becoming Debt Free

Becoming Debt Free Posted By William Blake on @ 9: ... balances, especially credit card debt, experience emotional stress that can make it difficult to enjoy ... more for the items you purchased than their actual sticker price. Second, debt can hurt a consumer’s credit score [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 21:10:43

Senate Steineger Addresses Address to AFP Summit

We received this email from State Senator Chris Steineger earlier today, and we wanted to share it with you uncut and unedited ... , huge credit card debt for throw away consumer goods, and driving gas guzzler vehicles exemplify ... . Our government and its people have been living well beyond our means. The increased National debt, the federal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:07:00

America's gift to the world -- credit cards and debt

Guess what country this paragraph from a New York Times story describes: Outstanding card debt here ballooned to nearly $18 billion last year, ... -high interest charges. It's Turkey, where less than a generation ago consumer debt was almost unheard ... of the NYT's powerful series called "The Debt Trap" -- describes the spread of easy credit [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 20:27:41

The Secrets Of How To Consolidate Debt

If you find yourself facing a mountain of monthly payments and see your outstanding loan balances hovering at the exact same amount for months or ... consolidation method is to transfer high-rate credit cards to a lower-rate card. However, consumers ... even years, you may be wondering how to consolidate debt in a way that protects your credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:32:23

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