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

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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

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

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

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

Relief for Struggling Homeowners: A New Take on Loan Modification

If you’re struggling with the monthly payments on your mortgage in these difficult times or know someone who is, read on! ... to completion. Credit restoration, debt settlement and credit counseling services are also offered, meaning ... January Financial has evaluated a few different services and has partnered with one that we feel [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 13:39:11

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

When You Owe Money to the IRS Tax Debt Relief Can Help

The IRS may offer a settlement deal, or they may agree to a more flexible payment plan Whatever solution you agree to will be the one that you keep Failure to comply with this agreement can result in garnishment and reassessment of penalties and interest [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 08:10:48

Live a More Peaceful Life with Debt Consolidation

Are you in trouble of handling your debt for you can not really manage the settlement? ... downsizing is daily stuff causing big number of lay offs. Fortunately, there is debt consolidation offered to you for freeing yourself from such a depression. There is government debt consolidation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 02:15:48

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

How to Make Deals with the IRS on Taxes Owed - Reduce Tax Debt Including Interest and Penalties!

I recently blogged about offer in compromise settlements and my guest appearance as the tax expert on Strictly Business on BlogTalkRadio ... to get a streamline installment agreement. And what they do is take the debt you owe divide it by 60 and that’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 01:56:07

Beleive Me And Try A Settlement for Tax Debt Relief And See The Results

For example, a taxpayer might meet with a tax expert to submit an OIC, after thirty days they might receive a decline notice on the offer, but also get news that a partial payment plan can be made available [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 02:36:50

Negotiate Unsecured Debt

Negotiate Unsecured Debt Posted in January 15th, 2009 Category: ... . These accounts must be at least 90 days behind in order for creditors to consider settlement offers on them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:01:46

Debt Settlements – Learn Why Consumers Refer to Debt Settlements As Free Money

Technically speaking, there can be no such thing as free money. Every dollar has to be earned. Unless you are the son or daughter of a multi-billionaire, you have no option but to earn money to survive. However, the post recessionary phase in the economy has seen a lot of money in the form of debt settlements. What is most surprising is that providers offering free money are none other than credit card issuers and unsecured loan providers. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 06:02:42

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

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