What is the definition of Debt?

by JR Rooney What is debt? Debt is something that is owed to someone else ... “debt About the Author: Let no debt remain outstanding, contact a Collection Agency or request ... . An individual person or company / business owing a debt is called a debtor. The entity [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 12:45:27

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Managing Your Creditors: the Best Way to Do It

by John Brennan Those who find themselves in debt often times find themselves with many creditors ... to this Fair Debt Collection Act that a collector cannot contact you are work, inconvenient times ... debt Collection Practices Act and it protects you from brutal collectors. Personal, family [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 17:17:26

Debt Management Programs– best way to get out of debt.

A debt management program collectively takes all the loans of various amount and interest rates and forms into a new loan which is released to you. After that, only a single installment is required to be paid every month on a fixed rate of interest. This process is known as debt consolidation. Usually, debtors opt for bill consolidation scheme from the fear of bankruptcy. The problem originates with the use of many credit cards or taking multiple loans from various banks for personal or investment purposes. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-08 05:51:11

Facing Debts after Wedding

After my personal experience in the difficulties I have faced when I was dealing with the debts after my marriage I have decided to share some ... . 3) Debt Collection Agency: So finally I just want to introduce this website which can be helpful ... much debt. The big amounts I was having was $15000 in credit card debt and 3 years on car payments [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:04:28

Best Of 2008 And Wishing You A Happy 2009

It’s hard to believe how fast time flies, but here we are already in 2009. Before we look forward, let’s reflect back on 2008 ... Network — This is actually a great collection of frugal ideas for your trips to various locales ... . The Correct Way to Pay Off Personal Debt: The Debt Avalanche at Consumerism Commentary — Step aside [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 15:09:51

How Facebook Can Get You in Serious Trouble With Bill Collectors

We recently discovered that bill collectors are using popular social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace to dig up very personal information on people in debt . Recently a bill collector from a collection agency purportedly discovered ... collection calls and threats of garnishing wages followed at this individual’s place of employment [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 01:33:45

such a good thing!

Not all the time that you are the person in debt, although most often it is the case ... , as there are lots of Debt Collection agencies willing to help small businesses. So, if you can’ ... is an affordable collection agency. Remember, no matter how small the balances it can create issues [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 14:55:57

Debt Collectors Are Facing Reality

dreamstimefree_17571302 Are debt collectors starting to face reality when it comes to payment of overdue bills? ... percent to 70 percent of a person’s total credit card debt. After many instances of collection abuse ... to cover their bills in a declining economy. The New York Times reported lenders and debt collectors [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:16:33

Debt Consolidation: Don’t Dismiss Consolidation, It Can Help!

Amazon.de Widgets Consolidating Debt is often regarded by many as a sign of personal financial mismanagement when in fact it is quite the opposite as this article outlines.Debt consolidation is often considered a last choice option for people who are struggling with paying their credit card debt. Many believe that to consolidate credit debt is akin to saying that they cannot support themselves. If they were to collect some debt consolidation information, their attitude might change. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-15 14:00:05

Personal Finance Troubles? Consider Debt Negotiation

by Dillon Azungen Are you drowning in debt and considering debt negotiation? ... negotiate. They would prefer to negotiate rather than turn your account over to a collection agency ... Debt negotiation has a bad connotation but does it affect your credit that badly? There are pros [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 22:06:58

Growing numbers avoiding or delaying paying tax

Growing numbers of people and businesses are avoiding or delaying paying taxes as the "credit crunch" bites, ... . The auditors estimate that up to 1.5 million working adults had a personal or business tax debt in April ... , introduced risk profiles on taxpayers to target those who could be bad payers and tailored debt collection [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 08:28:37

The IRS Now Willing to Help

Credit issues have never concerned the IRS – unless you were trying to deduct interest on personal debt, ... their tax liens to a different asset. Until now, getting approval from the IRS to complete what is known ... to be more understanding in hardship cases. IRS agents will now have grater authority to suspend tax-collection actions [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:38:24

Government Public Records Search - Why Your Personal Information May Not Be Safe

So how private is your private information? Did you know that your records can be made available government public records to just about anyone with ... lawsuits, employment and unemployment. Your bankruptcy filing, which also contains credit card ... to serve the interests of those seeking information on you such as financial institutions, debt collect [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 17:38:18

Easy Internet Email.

Get your own personalized email for you or your business, without the headaches! You pick the address, we do the rest! Easy Internet Email ... , unfair debt collection practices, and class actions. emLos Angeles/em Lawyers …The largest local ... California …Pasadena Immigration Firm.Encino office. Includes an archive of press-worthy and precedent [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 12:06:49

Horse-race-loving former police chief winds up behind bars

Frank Kessler, former Garden Grove police chief, councilman and mayor, and his wife were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of financial misdeeds, ... and personal loans with a city-issued credit card. They were named in a 21-count district attorney ... card, then charged an additional$2,000 to the card to pay a debt collection agency. The PE reports [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 19:55:29

Poll: How Are Your New Year’s Resolutions Going So Far?

With a new year comes new resolutions for many. Some people choose more personal goals such as losing weight, exercising more, ... , I want to get rid of clutter. It isn’t so much the little stuff collecting dust around the house ... debt free, minus a relatively small mortgage balance, by the end of 2010.  So, how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:44:41

: I Could Not Get That Money:

Ok I don’t need to elaborate here again on this blog since I have shared it on my bravejournal blog already about the person who owes me money long ... and never in my wildest dream that he’ll pay me back so if only I have debt collection agencies I think [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 10:51:27

Is It Time For A New Mortgage Calculator

If You Get A Call From Your Mortgage Company Realtor Federal and State laws are on the side of those who are in the unfortunate predicament of ... and respectability–as long as a collection agency is the one at hand, not the original creditor. Most people ... or personally involved in it. And very few realize that debt collectors are comprised of debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 02:38:23

Did collection calls contribute to Floridian's death?

Filed under: Credit , Debt Florida law firm Morgan and Morgan filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit alleging that a company's collection calls were so frequent and harassing that they contributed to a person's death because they increased Stanley McLeod's blood pressure and stress levels. McLeod's debt problems stemmed from the fact that he had difficulty paying his mortgage because he had to quit his job at Sears after suffering a massive heart attack. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-17 19:00:00

Fierce Financial Tips: The Carnival of Personal Finance #178, Struwwelpeter Edition

I’ve been waiting for this chance to host The Carnival of Personal Finance for some time ... , and this time, I think I do….! This edition commemorates a rather strange and bizarre collection ... about forgiving credit card debt. In fact, if Congress changes the accounting rules surrounding credit [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 05:46:25

After my personal experiencing the difficulties I have faced when I was dealing with the debts after my marriage I have decided to share some advice ... Collection Agency: So finally I just want to introduce this website which can be helpful ... for those that are newly married or they are going to marry soon.  I was not having too much debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:04:28

Do it yourself Credit Repair

by Rob Kosberg One day you realize that you are in a serious personal financial disaster situation ... . You don’t need to rush into “debt consolidation” or “home equity loan.” You can work out a strategic repair plan for yourself. You will start by collecting all your credit reports, bill payment statements [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:46:16

Fair Debt Collection - Know Your Rights!

  FAIR DEBT COLLECTION If you use credit cards, owe money on a personal loan, or are paying on a home mortgage, you are a “debtor ... Collection Practices Act requires that debt collectors treat you fairly by prohibiting certain methods of debt collection. Of course, the law does not forgive any legitimate debt you owe.   This brochure [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 18:39:33

Anyone Feel Sorry For Debt Collectors?

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, even debt collectors are falling on hard times. Cry me a river ... t collect it either. Does anyone else sense an impending bailout of debt collection agencies? I personally believe that when times get this tough, debt collection agencies will resort to activities [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 06:01:03

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