Debt management may be regulated

The government is launching a consultation about the future of debt management companies, which are currently largely unregulated. The companies negotiate on behalf of people who are having debt problems. They talk to their clients' various creditor ... [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 05:53:05

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Debt Negotiation with Credit Card Companies

by Daniel Atolben Are you drowning in debt and finding it difficult to make your monthly payments? ... to a collection agency. Since credit card companies won’t be getting all the money that you’ve agreed ... Even if you’ve had no problem controlling your debt in the past, there may be something unexpected [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 19:15:29

A Consolidation Loan Is Not For Everyone - Is It For You?

by Jeffery Williams If you are among the many individual struggling with debt there are a lot of companies who provide consolidation services ... is better then credit card debt negotiation however each situation is different. ... , debt consolidation can also provide a lower interest rate plus the length of the loan may [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 17:16:24

Consolidate Your Debt

Saving money is vital in our everyday living. I understand that for many people this is not easy because of inflation or simply the inability to make ... from in this company. You can use the services of debt settlement or counseling to review your finances and enroll in their Debt Management Plan. Another option is Debt Negotiation. This is the [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 21:07:00

Debt Consolidation Techniques

When i say 'debt consolidation', many people ask me what does it mean ... service because Debt Consolidation companies are much better at negotiating deals with your credit card ... . My answer to the is "Debt Consolidation is a process of managing debts in an efficient manner [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 03:38:27

Authorized Users, Debt Settlement and Negotiating When You’re Unemployed

One of our readers, Jaclyn, had this question for us: If I removed an authorized user from an account, ... amount and attempt to settle your debt. However, most companies do not like to tackle debt settlement ... the offer to the collection department. Just be aware that if you do go past due in order to settle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 15:16:56

Why You Should Avoid Credit Card Debt Management Services

by William Blake It has become increasingly easy to get yourself into a huge amount of debt quickly ... to negotiate with credit card companies on your own, you might have been able to eliminate your debt ... . As a result, people trying to eradicate debt they have incurred frequently turn to credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 08:09:00

Credit Card Debt Management Services: Reasons to Stay Away

by William Blake It has become increasingly easy to get yourself into a huge amount of debt quickly ... to negotiate with credit card companies on your own, you might have been able to eliminate your debt ... . As a result, people trying to eradicate debt they have incurred frequently turn to credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 07:23:04

Authorized Users, Debt Settlement and Negotiating When You’re Unemployed

One of our readers, Jaclyn, had this question for us: If I removed an authorized user from an account, ... regularly reports your account activity to the credit bureaus then the removal should be reflected ... amount and attempt to settle your debt. However, most companies do not like to tackle debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 05:11:55

How To Pay Off $14,330 In 20 Months

Written by Ben Popken Stuck in a $14,300 debt hole, reader Trixare4kids was able to dig herself out using tips she learned about on Consumerist.com ... it all in 20 months. She writes: “This morning I made my very last payment on $14,300 in credit card debt ... credit card company and tried to negotiate for a lower rate. I was successful with a lot of [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 18:29:39

Find Out More Information About IVA inside this Blog Post

The main advantage of the debt management companies is that they have the experienced in negotiations agents who are well aware of the ways that allow to make good deals with the credit lenders in order to arrange the debts of a client for less than the entire sums. This service comes usually instead of paying the money back in an entire amount. The reduction of the whole amount of debts in such a way is very good idea and it can really help you to avoid much stress. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 02:39:32

Eliminate Debt

I have been reading a lot of articles on how to finally how to eliminate debt by whatever means ... , been negotiating with my credit card companies too for settlement on all of since I wanted to start ... debt, my debt as soon as possible. I’m just hoping now that my plans will push through the way I plan [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 14:55:23

Reader Pays Off $14,330 In 20 Months With Our Tips [Debt]

Stuck in a $14,300 debt hole, reader Trixare4kids was able to dig herself out using tips she learned about on Consumerist.com ... it all in 20 months. She writes: "This morning I made my very last payment on $14,300 in credit card debt ... credit card company and tried to negotiate for a lower rate. I was successful with a lot of them. In once [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 20:35:27

Risky Business at UCLA February 21, 2009

Mark will once again present his yearly "Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Films" ... your company, raising financing via pre-sales, debt and limited partnerships, negotiating tactics ... of the negative, and utilizing termination and arbitration clauses.The seminar is all day Saturday [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 21:32:00

Financial Trouble? Consider Debt Negotiation

by Daniel Atolben Are you drowning in debt and finding it difficult to make your monthly payments? ... to a collection agency. Since credit card companies won’t be getting all the money that you’ve agreed ... Even if you’ve had no problem controlling your debt in the past, there may be something unexpected [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 18:51:14

Debt management firms set for regulation?

The government is launching a consultation into debt management companies which could see the sector become regulated. Debt management firms typically offer to condense your payments to an affordable monthly amount and will negotiate with your creditors to get them to agree to lower your payments. read more [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 11:54:54

If your credit card…

…balances are high, and you are considering bankruptcy, you should negotiate your credit balance with the card company. Usually they will waive some interest and fees to have a lump sum payment. You can also hire a debt consolidation company to do this for you. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 01:41:19

FACT Corp. (FCTOA.OB) Restructures Outstanding Debt

FACT Corporation operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Food & Culinary Technology Group Inc. The company develops and markets customized nutrition solutions for the global baked-goods industry. FACT sells specialty bake mixes to commercial producers who use these mixes to manufacture popular, health-friendly packaged baked goods. The company announced today that it has successfully negotiated a restructuring of the majority of its short-term debt with various creditors. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-16 13:59:26

A Formalized Chapter 13 Repayment Plan

A Washington State Chapter 13 bankruptcy is type of “payment plan” bankruptcy ... . If utilized and crafted properly, a Chapter 13 should enable you to catch up on your unsecured debt ... of our clients first attempt to negotiate an informal payment plan with credit card companies and their other [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 15:58:40

Five Ways to Consolidate Your Debts; or is There Another?

Debt consolidation is always tricky and if you don’t go by the rules, you might land up in great trouble ... the 20%-plus you’re now paying to the credit-card company. 5. Negotiate with others: This final bit ... . First of all you must remember that debt consolidators are not doing everything [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 18:24:33

A Stroke of Genius By McCain?

A Stroke of Genius By McCain? That's what Dick Morris thinks of John McCain's decision to insert himself into the negotiation of a proposed ... are insisting on replacing the purchase of corporate debt with loans to companies and insurance paid [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 18:53:48

Credit Card Settlement Can Trigger Tax

Credit card banks may offer settlement at a reduced amount if you get behind and fail to keep current on your payments. My colleague, Doug Jacobs, talks about Negotiating Your Credit Card Balance in an earlier series of articles on this website. However, if a bank or other finance company agrees to settle a debt [more...]

Date: 2008-09-07 00:48:44

Tough Negotiations With Credit Card Companies

One of our readers, Karen, recently left this comment: I opted to pull out my 401k early to pay off debt ... all that I owe in credit card debt and loans, I will be broke. I had to quit my job to pull out my 401k, so the credit card debt has gone up due to late fees and over limit fees. I want to negotiate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 21:20:35

Tough Negotiations With Credit Card Companies

One of our readers, Karen, recently left this comment: I opted to pull out my 401k early to pay off debt ... all that I owe in credit card debt and loans, I will be broke. I had to quit my job to pull out my 401k, so the credit card debt has gone up due to late fees and over limit fees. I want to negotiate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:39:44

Guest Post from Lune: The Automakers Take Their Turn at the Trough

After months of negotiations, Congress appears close to a deal on the bailout of the Big Three ... as senior debt that would be first in line to be repaid should the companies still go bankrupt ... that if there were no such agreement, the auto czar would be required to demand repayment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 05:30:32

Looking for Materials About Iva – Find them Here

The main function of any debt management company consists in helping a person head and ears in debts or a business that is burdened by debts to get rid of all the debts. It does not intend a debt management company giving an other loan to pay back the debts. Instead of providing the loan and thus creating more debts, such a company negotiates with all the credit lenders aiming on consolidating the debts of a client into one affordable sum of money which can be repaid in monthly installments. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 15:18:41

Can debt negotiation organizations be of assistance?

The most rapid and least expensive program to get out of debt besides chapter 7 bankruptcy is to negotiate your credit card debt. There are a plethora of ethical debt settlement companies doing a good job that could aide you in negotiating your accounts down to the lowest amount possible. What they do is reach your collectors and honestly go to battle, looking to have the account look as if paid in full for a sum drastically lower than what was owed before. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-19 19:14:59

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