3 Things You Need To Do Before Consolidating Debt

Amazon.de Widgets Consolidating debt is a process whereby you combine all your debt into one, easy to manage, loan or payment, in order to get into the right position to start to consolidate credit debt there are some steps you must take first.Many people are facing terrible financial situations due to the global economic crisis and a great number of these people are looking at ways to ease the pressure on themselves, both mentally and financially, but how can they do this effectively?Well, up [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 20:46:53

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The Plastic Generation

This is guest post from Debt Lead, who has a debt consolidation website by Kimberly Credit Counseling ... can be a quick way to financial disaster. Some signs include: being broke having a credit card balance unpaid ... work for the credit card companies. Here’s an idea to assist you. Pay for everything in cash! Until [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 15:30:45

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

Obama Would Like All People Out of Credit-Card Debt – Legally Erase 50-60% of Your Past Due Debts

Are you plagued by your financial troubles? If so, how would you like to have your debt legally erased? You can! Little-known tactics along with consumer protection laws have enabled many Americans, just like you, to erase past due balances. The end result is a decrease in stress and an elimination of those past due balance letters from creditors.Last 5 posts by In the News - Sears Remodels US Army Veteran's Home - September 24th, 2009Don't Miss This Great VA Loan Benefit - No Penalty For Prepayment [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 06:01:12

T3leads Review - A Unique Affiliate Network with Big Money Claims

New affiliate networks seem to pop up everyday and it can be quite a chore determining which ones are actually worthwhile ... , debt relief, home improvement, home loans, debt settlement, and credit repair. There are public ... . Today I’d like to review T3leads, a pay-per-lead affiliate program that sells generated leads [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 22:21:15

Faux Marx

Faux Marx Laura of 11D says this quote is making the rounds of Wall Street ... , houses and technology, pushing them to take more and more expensive credits, until their debt becomes unbearable. The unpaid debt will lead to bankruptcy of banks, which will have to be nationalised [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:43:29

Debt Reduction Methods and Philosophies: Snowball, Avalanche and More

When someone who has accumulated debt across a number of credit cards embarks on the journey to rid himself or herself of this debt, and when that person is generating enough monthly income to cover all expenses and the minimum payments due on all cards with additional funds left over, there are two main philosophies describing the best way to achieve this goal. Although all approaches are good, there is no question where I stand on this issue. [more...]

Date: 2009-05-29 11:00:32

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

Manage Your Checking Account and Stay On Top of Your Finances

This is a guest post from Debt Lead, who has a debt consolidation website by Kimberly Credit Counseling ... and debit card purchases. Most ATMs will give you a receipt with your withdrawal, but this balance ... enroll checking account customers into a program where the bank covers overdrafts for a fee, which [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 15:30:03

Sunday Money Roundup - Balmy And 60 Edition.

OK, it is the middle of November, we already had our first snowfall of the season, and now it has been 60 degrees for a week straight ... . Micah reminds us that your minimum payment amount on your credit card bill affects your debt ... is better than going into debt just to buy gifts, so there is definitely a positive reason [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 14:00:56

How to Avoid Unfair Collection Practices

Due to the global financial crisis, the number of debt collection agencies in the market is increasing. They are established to offer services of collecting debts on behalf of banks, financial institutions, credit card companies and loan providers. For people who are drowned in debt, it is indeed stressful to receive irritating phone calls from debt collection agents constantly. Hence, it is important to know some useful information so that you are able to avoid the unfair collection practices. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 06:02:50

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

Financial gain will occur again in the USA

Finally there appears at some point there will be the chance that this economic downfall may fade into history. Untold numbers of American households have been left deserted by what has occurred and left holding a burden of credit card debt. The best resolution people have been utilizing is a plan called debt settlement . This process emphasizes saving tons of money and time on the road to debt freedom. [more...]

Date: 2009-08-08 07:16:18

Money Hacks Carnival #31 — Crisis And Bailout

Well, looks like we are having a rash of carnival crises here ... at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. 8 Money Principles To Stay Bad Debt Free at KCLau’s Money Tips ... Your Child A Millionaire! at My Family’s Money. Credit and Debt How to Put a Fraud Alert on Your Credit [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 02:51:28

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

Getting Out of Debt Quickly pt 1

You are probably familiar with this feeling: Your bills are constantly piling up, but you feel so far behind that you simply cannot bear to even open them. When you do open them, you quickly realize that there is only enough saved up in your bank accounts for you to make the minimum monthly payments and nothing more. You have plenty of other company all over the country. The average family in America is carrying between $8,000 dollars and $9,000 dollars in debt on their credit cards alone. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 11:16:53

Forgiven Debt Isn't Really Forgiven At All

By Kate Luther If you've been struggling with the rest of the economy, chances are you've been forced to rethink your financial priorities. And as a result, credit cards are often the first thing to go. The good news is that once you get behind, many credit card companies will offer to "settle" your account, some for as much as just 40% of your original balance. And if you're looking at a large chunk of credit card debt, making it go away for 40% of its value sounds like a pretty good deal. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 13:00:09

Credit Crunching: A Chart of the Debt Markets Since Bear Stearns Fell

The credit crunch may be over temporarily, but it is certainly not forgotten ... , the only ones with access to the markets were investment-grade companies and agency debt ... . At Deal Journal’s request, Thomson Reuters provided a colorful chart tracking what the debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:44:00

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

Debt Settlement Help ? Calm Down and Take Stock

If you are like most Americans, then you are in some form of financial debt, more likely than not to be in credit card debt The problem has been around for ages, and debt settlement help has always been a popular topic [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 03:26:34

Should You Hire a Debt Negotiation Service?

In times of financial crises, the looming problem of debt becomes much clearer In the United States of America especially, credit card debt is the primary type of debt experienced by citizens [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 02:27:11

Review: Financial Infidelity

Each Friday, The Simple Dollar reviews a personal finance book of interest. ... that can be the earliest cracks in the foundation of a marriage. A little withheld truth about a credit card debt ... some incredibly devastating tales of woe - suddenly discovered five-figure credit card bills, closets full [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 14:00:37

Fixing Your Messed Up Finances this 2009

If you enjoyed the holidays as much as everyone else, then like them, ... -up budget. List all payables. How much credit card debt do you have? Get all your receipts ... your credit card statements so you can see if your bank is increasing its rates. Explore ways on how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 10:18:05

Simple to Read, Hard to Execute: 10 Ways to Save Money in College

Written on 6/04/2008 by Soo L. of womopo.com - practical tips and advice for men ... to rack up a lot of credit card debt. So instead of making poor decisions with your credit card, save ... on naive and unsuspecting college students. Some examples of this are credit card companies, loan [more...]

Date: 2008-06-04 22:39:48

Twitter Tuesday Profile: @MeWithoutDebt

It wasn’t one big splurge like a boat or a car that pushed our next Twitter Tuesday Profile into nearly $30,000 worth of credit card debt. It was small, menial purchases put on plastic that piled up over time. While this single 30-year-old research assistant in Washington DC prefers to remain anonymous, they are very open about their personal finances on their blog, MeWithoutDebt.com and through their Twitter account, @MeWithoutDebt. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 11:57:04

How To Take The Challenge of Credit Card Debt

Filing for bankruptcy is one thing that you should rightly dread in your financial course. This process will crush your credit status with many financial institutions such as the banks and it is in fact an embarrassing process that any one would not want to go through. One thing here is that thee are always some more feasible approaches to debt consolidation that can see you through your financial storms. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 00:23:30

Learning to Deal with Credit Card Debts

Filing for bankruptcy is one thing that you should rightly dread in your financial course. This process will crush your credit status with many financial institutions such as the banks and it is in fact an embarrassing process that any one would not want to go through. One thing here is that thee are always some more feasible approaches to debt consolidation that can see you through your financial storms. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 00:26:44

Shamed solicitor faces jail for taking from pensioner’s will

By Michael MacLeod A DISGRACED former lawyer who took almost half-a-million pounds from a dead pensioner’s will used the cash to pay off his own debts. Michael Karus, 48, embezzled £413,052.81 while acting as the executor of the estate of the late Edith Hampton, who died aged 89 in 2003. It emerged yesterday in court that he used the former teacher’s cash to settle debts in his own law and property firms and even paid off a personal credit card debt. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 17:11:34

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

The Silver Lining

“I think we’re undergoing a fundamental shift from living on borrowed money to one where living within your means, ... are added in, about one of every five household dollars is now claimed by bills. The credit card ... households have become dependent on borrowing, the average amount of credit card debt discharged [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 01:24:35

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

Five Wellness Economic Solutions

When I first started my wellness business it was because of a positive experience with nutritional supplementation. A health recovery ... . You will be taking steps towards wellness. Solution #2 We all need to get a grip on credit card debt ... economic events my mentor wrote to us about our role in fostering solutions. I love the force [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 22:50:10

check your credit report

Credit record is an asset here in the U.S. I would say that we must really take care of it ... affects my credit score. And I hardly ever use my credit card. I have a friend whose credit rating ... . We should use our credit cards wisely and pay off our debts on time. Otherwise, debts could [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:31:06

Reader Mailbag #30

Each Monday, The Simple Dollar opens up the reader mailbags and answers ten to twenty simple questions offered up by the readers on personal finance ... if it would be a smarter idea to take the money I would be investing to continue paying off my debt over the next 6 months, after which I will have eliminated my credit card debt and half of my [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 14:00:56

Economic Apocolypse: What if?

Economic Apocolypse: What if? September 29th, 2008 By JAZZ SHAW, Assistant Editor What if the stock market fell from 11,000 to 5,000? What if loose credit evaporated overnight? What if people who took outrageous mortgages and debt ... ? What if credit became tight to the point where average households couldn’t have nine credit cards [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 23:48:42

99 High Paying Keywords: The Secret Is Out!

Incorporating high paying keywords into your site is critical to maximizing your income. Who has the time to figure it all out? How much are you willing to pay for this type of information? The secret is out: Here are 99 keywords you can use with payouts averaging $2-$100 per click: 1. Structured settlements 2. Mesothelioma 3. Acne 4. Life Insurance 5. Death Insurance 6. Bextra 7. Asbestos 8. Car Insurance 9. Dental Plans 10. Private Jets 11. Debt Consolidation 12. Credit Cards 13. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 02:51:40

Should You Pay Your Credit Card Bill Late? The Answer May Surprise You

One of our readers, Jay, sent us this question about debt negotiation: My wife and I earn $145,000 per year combined but have over $600, ... card debt. Although our debt is exorbitant, we have been making real progress towards paying off debt ... -interest credit card that will soon be paid off, our interest rates are pretty manageable. After [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 15:49:26

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

savings accounts in problem banks. Gen X Finance asks if you got suckered into a fake gas price hike from hurricane Ike ... 29. Rich Credit Debt Loan suggests ways to undo the results of financial trauma. Money Ning ... Posts:A Credit Card Survey, Passive Income, Car Payments @ The Carnival Money Articles To Make [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 16:36:41

This sounds less bad

I doubt anyone can know how much it might help, but the desperation apparent in this move should be obvious. From Bloomberg: The U.S ... and college education while also reducing the cost of credit-card debt. If we really need ... it improves auto sales much. Maybe people pay off some credit cards and take some classes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 05:46:00

How long should it take a dealer to finance you. I got the car 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard of financingisdon

June 17th, 2009 Posted in Finance Q&AI went about 2 weeks ago to try to financial a car. we have bad credit tall income to debt comparative measure as well as upon debt managment. It should take them which prolonged to see if we can get financed right? we keep job as well as withdrawal messages as well as they have been not returning my calls. [more...]

Date: 2009-06-17 01:40:46

Bank of America Seeks Second Bailout From Treasury Department

Yesterday, I speculated on the question of whether a bailout of those in credit card debt would be fair ... bailout funds to one of the nation’s largest credit card issuers. Just when I had begun to think ... of banks that would survive the banking crisis and benefit from consolidation in the industry [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:32:04

$75 user participation survey for those in debt

As I think I have mentioned before, I am working with a company called DebtGoal in development of their product ... in credit card debt At least 2 other types of debt (mortgage, auto, student loan, home equity loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:48:20

Having Problems Paying Your Bills?

Take a few minutes off and answer the following questions.1. What financial concerns are giving you headache right now?a. Credit card billsb ... in debt, try this next suggestion. My Fapturbo is an automated trading system that will help ... 1?a. File a loan to pay other loansb. Drop the insurancec. Declare bankruptcy d. Take second [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:15:28

40 Money Tips for College Students

I remember the first day I set foot at college, it was a mixture of excitement and fear at the prospect of being on my own ... , myself included, this means graduating with some student loan debt (I had and still have over $20k in student loans) but that’s OK. Avoid credit card debt at all costs. Consider this, if you owe [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 11:43:57

Debt Consolidation Needs

When I was a branch sales manager before for a well-known direct selling company, I was privileged to avail four credit cards ... but now I am really having a hard time. How I wish I could avail of a debt consolidation! Anyway ... , I was able to find reliable information that can give me great tips on how to deal credit card debts [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 04:02:17

Arrange Your Own Debt Consolidation and Save Money

Amazon.de Widgets Debt consolidation companies can and have provided excellent services to thousands who have had severe credit card debt and who were suffering financial problems as a result. However, these services are not free and also many people don’t like the idea of handing over their personal information to these companies. The solution: DIY debt consolidation. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 15:43:00

Debt Consolidation Headquarters

Eliminate credit card debt. Surfers who participate in this offer can receive a free consultation and help paying down their debt. (U.S) [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 06:05:21

Weekly Roundup: June All-Stars Edition

Hard to believe half the year is already in the books.  Time flies when you are having fun! ... Dad Second Stimulus Check Frugal Dad Square Foot Gardening How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Frugal ... . 50 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do.  I need to add air conditioner repair to this list.  Ours [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 11:00:32

Cheap is the new black

From the Wall Street Journal: Hard-Hit Families Finally Start Saving, Aggravating Nation’s Economic Woes Rick and Noreen Capp recently reduced their credit-card debt ... s what economists call the “paradox of thrift.” U.S. household debt, which has been growing steadily since [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:35:39

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