Debt Settlement Attorneys – Are Their Services Recommendable?
Many American companies have downsized their work force, eliminated jobs, and some have gone out of business altogether over the past few years. This has left many individuals unemployed or underemployed for extended periods of time. Personal debt has skyrocketed during this time, because of these dwindling incomes. Is it advisable to use the services of a debt settlement attorney if an individual’s personal debt becomes overwhelming? [more...]
Date: 2009-09-21 06:01:42
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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
Debt Settlement Booming
Debt settlement has been one of the hottest topics on this blog, judging by reader response. Now a New York Times article confirms that credit card companies are settling debts for less than the full balance. The article does not refer to the debt settlement industry, except in a brief [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 21:56:30
T3Leads - CPA Network Review
In the ‘make money online’ realm, there are literally hundreds of ways to do so, whether it be through blogging, e-commerce, affiliate marketing, ... ? T3Leads currently deals mostly with the following types of companies: debt settlement, credit cards, home improvement, insurance, tax debt, mortgage loands, payday loans, auto loans, and foreclosure. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 09:00:42
2008 Adsense & Analytics Figures
One of my goals with Debt Prison, besides using it to convince consumers to stop using credit, ... of the ads appear to be offering debt settlement or debt consolidation programs. These companies are seeking readers to sign up for their program, where they stand to make thousands of dollars [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 04:50:08
Debt Consolidation May Be A Option For You
With hard times everyone is going through in today’s market and almost everyone owing somebody, have you ever thought about debt consolidation? ... with credit card companies that she had no choice but debt settlement. By using Fast Debt Freedom Now, she was able to reduce her balances up to 50% and save thousands with unsecured debt consolidation [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 14:15:00
Debt Settlement Companies: Friend or Foe?
These days, lots of people are swimming in debt with nowhere to turn, no access to credit, and no liquidity, with their credit scores shot… and they’re wondering what to do next. Someone I know who is in this predicament just recently asked me for some input. I told them that there are various paths to the same end: to get rid of your debt or to reduce it to some extent. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-09 06:49:11
How trust worthy is American Debt Settlement Group?
I talked to someone from that group with the address 7590 E Gray Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260 I want to know can I trust these people do help settle my credit card debt? How do I know it's not a scam? Stay away from any "debt consolidation" company that promises to cut your debt in half through debt settlement….This is a risky tactic of deliberately ceasing all payments to creditors and forcing your accounts into default to attempt settlements. [more...]
Date: 2009-05-21 23:36:18
is it true if you use debt consolidation svc, they want your power of attorney to act on your behalf?
I've delayed getting help for credit-card debt because I was told by one company they want my power of attorney which needs to be notarized before I can do business with them. I think that's scary! Yes….this is true. Most want a limited power of attorney… Stay away from any "debt consolidation" company that promises to cut your debt in half through debt settlement….This is a risky tactic of deliberately ceasing all payments to creditors and forcing your accounts into default to attempt settlements. [more...]
Date: 2009-06-18 06:21:17
Latest News in Credit Repair and Credit Score - Oct 8, 2008
Thumbs up for FICO revision - Baltimore Sun 2 Oct 2008 at 9:17pm F air Isaac Corp ... by the foreclosure wave. Two years ago, a 620 FICO score was … Ulzheimer: Why the ‘Debt Settlement’ Business ... companies offering to cut your debt in half and make one low monthly payment. If you are … Credit Crunch [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 15:27:58
How to Chose A Debt Settlement Company That Fits Your Financial Needs
These five easy steps will help guide you in your search for a respected and accredited debt settlement company to help you out of debt responsibly. read more [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 16:46:38
Debt Relief USA Sued for Millions by Texas AG
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today took legal action to recover $4.6 million that a bankrupt “debt settlement” company wrongly withheld from its clients in Texas and other states. In June, Debt Relief USA Inc. of Addison filed for bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Texas. As a result, more than 2,500 financially distressed customers [more...]
Date: 2009-08-20 16:30:16
Family Finances: When you’re desperate, look out for fraud
At a recent home show, we were grabbed by a debt settlement company salesperson who offered to save us at least 40 percent in our effort to get ... Republican Searching For a Debt Consolidation Loan or Credit Card Counseling Service Beware Of Zombie Debt ... Collector? Bad Credit Debt Consolidation - Brutally Honest Advice Recent Debt and Foreclosure [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 06:20:00
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
Think to resume electric car production
Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Think announces today that the Norwegian courts have approved its debt settlement plan, enabling the company to exit court protection. This means Think is back in business and in a position to resume normal operations in terms of the manufacture and sale of new electric vehicles (EVs), namely, its latest TH!NK City model. [more...]
Date: 2009-08-27 14:25:47
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
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
Old Debt Settlements Can Come Back to Haunt with Large Tax Bite
Q. I settled a debt in 2007 for less than owed, paying $15,000 on a $22,000 debt ... you for being so singled out)! Most of the time if you settle your debt with credit card companies ... as a result of cancellation of debt. The amount of forgiven debt will count as income. According to the IRS [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 14:54:03
Energy Blast - Dec 17th, 2008
The highly-anticipated OPEC meeting is being held today in Algeria, where members and non-members, including Russia, ... to make progress in talks on natural gas deliveries to Ukraine in 2009 and the settlement of the country's 2008 debt. Mosenergosbyt, the state-controlled electricity sales company, says it is willing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 10:09:26
In major settlement, St. Louis Park company agrees to stop handling consumer arbitration disputes
Less than a week after being sued by the Minnesota attorney general’s office, the nation’s largest arbitrator of credit card and consumer collections has agreed to stop performing such work, state Attorney General Lori Swanson announced today. The National Arbitration Forum, based in St. Louis Park, allegedly deceived consumers into thinking it was a neutral arbitrator in debt collection, the lawsuit said. [more...]
Date: 2009-07-19 21:01:22
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
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1 conference calling companies $51.66 2 purchase structured settlements $51.48 3 home owner secured loan $50.36 4 mesothelioma patient $50 ... secured loans calculator $49.94 12 boston dui lawyer $49.87 12 student debt consolidation loans ... sacramento $47.02 54 instant car insurance quote $47.00 55 iva debt help $46.90 56 sell [more...]
Date: 2008-05-27 16:06:46
What about Debt-Settlement Companies?
Several people have contacted us recently with questions about companies that offer debt-relief or debt-settlement ... an article focusing on the increasing number of consumer compaints about debt-settlement companies ... rates and fee reversal, as well as any hardship or debt management programs they might [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 22:41:02
debt debt debt
A debt consolidation company will allow you to make minimum monthly payments. But your principal amount will not be reduced ... have expected, but not stellar by any means. Oh, yeah — any credit card debt forgiveness counts as income ... payment options. Check out this debt settlement company who has helped me with the unsecured debt [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 12:40:58
Franklin Debt Relief Dot Com
Due to the economy crisis recently, a lot of people were “burnt” in the stock market ... , such details about credit card consolidation companies, debt help, debt settlement faq and many ... more about how to settle your debt loans. There are many debt settlement services [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 12:41:27
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
Debt Management: Forget about the Past
Not one person in this world can live without making mistakes. Mistakes are palpable regardless of how good or experienced you are ... ways: debt consolidation loan, home equity loan, use a debt settlement company or bankruptcy ... our debts. In fact, we can commit the most mistakes when it comes to debt management as this involves [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 16:23:11
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