The consumer needed a way out of their current financial situation. The average consumer does not want to totally walk away from their obligations but just needs a method by which to handle their situation. In some cases, the loss of a job will be corrected and the consumer will be able to get back on track. It is during this time, that the consumer is seeking some type of financial relief from their lenders.
One of the ways to get relief is to use a debt settlement program. This program is not an easy fix or an overnight miracle for the consumer, this program can take between 12 to 48 months depending on the size of your debt. Basically the debt settlement program works with the consumer to establish a payment plan by which monies are placed monthly into a “trust/escrow account.” When a less half of the monies owed to a lender on your lowest balance credit card, then the debt settlement expert will begin to negotiate on the consumer’s behalf. The monthly payments into the account are normally much less than the current minimum monthly credit card payments. The debt settlement company is usually able to negotiate a 40 to 50 percent reduction of the consumer’s debt.
Showing posts with label credit debt settlement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label credit debt settlement. Show all posts
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Living Debt Free
Credit card debt is almost a way of life in today's economical time's. It's so very easy to take out our credit cards and purchase everything from groceries to our utility bills on plastic. Some of the time people can pay these off the next month and they do not carry a balance moving forward . However, for others - this is just a way of life.
Which leads us to the question of what if the unthinkable happens? I've been living paycheck to paycheck and living beyond my means. I've been laid off and I have no reserves or back up plans. Of course this will lead to a degree of worry, anxiety, fear and perhaps to denial of the severity of your financial situation. You have become obsessed with your money problems of missed payments, bill collectors calling and possible litigation.
Needless to say, it's common for the consumer to avoid the collection calls which further adds fuel to the fire because the collectors just become more aggressive in their tactics. You might even experience depression but you need to get back to reality and deal with the situation head on!!!
In visiting Dave Ramsey's website I came upon this comment...."Laziness is a character flaw. You need to be willing to work and sacrifice in order to fix the situations that you created with your own irresponsibility. If you are not willing, then you cannot be helped." I agree with this statement 100 percent.
The consumer needs to toll up his sleeves and get ready to work hard. You need to rip up the credit cards and start by being honest with yourself and your creditors. It's time to get proactive and deal with your situation now.
Which leads us to the question of what if the unthinkable happens? I've been living paycheck to paycheck and living beyond my means. I've been laid off and I have no reserves or back up plans. Of course this will lead to a degree of worry, anxiety, fear and perhaps to denial of the severity of your financial situation. You have become obsessed with your money problems of missed payments, bill collectors calling and possible litigation.
Needless to say, it's common for the consumer to avoid the collection calls which further adds fuel to the fire because the collectors just become more aggressive in their tactics. You might even experience depression but you need to get back to reality and deal with the situation head on!!!
In visiting Dave Ramsey's website I came upon this comment...."Laziness is a character flaw. You need to be willing to work and sacrifice in order to fix the situations that you created with your own irresponsibility. If you are not willing, then you cannot be helped." I agree with this statement 100 percent.
The consumer needs to toll up his sleeves and get ready to work hard. You need to rip up the credit cards and start by being honest with yourself and your creditors. It's time to get proactive and deal with your situation now.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Is Debt Settlement an Alternative for you
Today's consumer is facing overwhelming unsecured credit card debt. This debt continues to mount each month even if the consumer has started to tighten their financial belt. In some cases, it may be too little too late.
Debt settlement may be an alternative to trying to work your way out of debt yourself. Depending on the amount of you debt, you could reduce your debt in half between 12 and 48 months. This figure considers the amount of your debt, the number of credit cards and the amount the consumer is willing to put into an "trust/escrow" account each month. This method does have some drawbacks dealing with credit score, available to borrow and possible taxes on unpaid balances. Under a debt settlement program the consumer needs to be willing and committed to working themselves out of debt.
A recent article on MSNBC.com, tells how one family eliminated $106,000 in outstanding debt over a five (5) year period of time. This family used a consumer redit counseling service. The article indicated the counseling service was taking approximately $2,000 from the couple to distribute to their credits. This dollar amount was about half of the consumer's monthly take-home pay. This caused the consumer to take on a second job.
This is an example of paying off the entire balance including interest and all fees. Based upon information provided, this means the couple paid approximately $120,000 over five years. ($2,000 @ month times 60 months = $120,000).
This method may have been the best solution for this couple. You want to congratulate this couple on taking on this task and paying off their bills in full. However, if you compare this situation verse debt settlement. The debt settlement company may have been able to reduce the couple's debt in half from $106,000 to $60,000 and may have been able to do it in less time.
Every consumer needs to decide for themselves which is the best approach for them and their family. However debt settlement should be investigated as an alternative to debt counseling. Even with debt settlement a consumer should learn to control their spending and annually review their financial situation. Some of the debt incurred may have been caused by financial hardship, loss of a job or medical emergency.
Debt settlement may be an alternative to trying to work your way out of debt yourself. Depending on the amount of you debt, you could reduce your debt in half between 12 and 48 months. This figure considers the amount of your debt, the number of credit cards and the amount the consumer is willing to put into an "trust/escrow" account each month. This method does have some drawbacks dealing with credit score, available to borrow and possible taxes on unpaid balances. Under a debt settlement program the consumer needs to be willing and committed to working themselves out of debt.
A recent article on MSNBC.com, tells how one family eliminated $106,000 in outstanding debt over a five (5) year period of time. This family used a consumer redit counseling service. The article indicated the counseling service was taking approximately $2,000 from the couple to distribute to their credits. This dollar amount was about half of the consumer's monthly take-home pay. This caused the consumer to take on a second job.
This is an example of paying off the entire balance including interest and all fees. Based upon information provided, this means the couple paid approximately $120,000 over five years. ($2,000 @ month times 60 months = $120,000).
This method may have been the best solution for this couple. You want to congratulate this couple on taking on this task and paying off their bills in full. However, if you compare this situation verse debt settlement. The debt settlement company may have been able to reduce the couple's debt in half from $106,000 to $60,000 and may have been able to do it in less time.
Every consumer needs to decide for themselves which is the best approach for them and their family. However debt settlement should be investigated as an alternative to debt counseling. Even with debt settlement a consumer should learn to control their spending and annually review their financial situation. Some of the debt incurred may have been caused by financial hardship, loss of a job or medical emergency.
Debt Settlement along with your Credit Score
As a consumer, we need to understand the meaning of the word credit. Credit is considered as either secured or unsecured monies loaned to you by a lender, in return for future payment. Lenders or creditors who have advanced to you monies to purchase your home or credit card companies/retail stores which allow you to charge purchases with the understanding you will pay them principal and interest over a period of time.
In order to qualify for anytime of credit, you need to have good credit. A good credit score means you are a low risk consumer while a lower credit score means you are a riskier borrower. Credit scores from the three major credit bureau’s (Equifax, Experian or TranUnion) range from 300 to 850.
However, according to a recent article in “USA TODAY”, lenders are clamping down on credit and credit scores are taking a hit. So what does this mean for the consumer? Basically this means that lenders are reviewing all of their consumer credit cards and making determinations about who is using their credit cards. Lenders are closing credit card accounts and lowering credit limits for millions of consumers who have never paid late. When a card is closed by a lender this effects your credit score.
However, maybe as a consumer you had a fair to good credit score. But do to the recent economic environment you are not able to keep up with your financial obligations. This is going to affect your credit score since late payments, mortgage modifications and high balances are now taking a bigger toll on your scores.
So when you are looking at debt settlement program and you are informed that your credit score will take a hit. You credit score may had already taken a hit because of your late payments and too much credit with high balances prior to entering into a debt settlement program.
Basically it does not matter whether you had good credit before since the lenders are taking steps to reduce credit and closing accounts for the consumer. This affects your credit score in a negative way whether you are current on your payment or delinquent on your payments.
So do not let the fear of your credit score dropping from looking at a debt settlement program as an alternative to your financial situation.
In order to qualify for anytime of credit, you need to have good credit. A good credit score means you are a low risk consumer while a lower credit score means you are a riskier borrower. Credit scores from the three major credit bureau’s (Equifax, Experian or TranUnion) range from 300 to 850.
However, according to a recent article in “USA TODAY”, lenders are clamping down on credit and credit scores are taking a hit. So what does this mean for the consumer? Basically this means that lenders are reviewing all of their consumer credit cards and making determinations about who is using their credit cards. Lenders are closing credit card accounts and lowering credit limits for millions of consumers who have never paid late. When a card is closed by a lender this effects your credit score.
However, maybe as a consumer you had a fair to good credit score. But do to the recent economic environment you are not able to keep up with your financial obligations. This is going to affect your credit score since late payments, mortgage modifications and high balances are now taking a bigger toll on your scores.
So when you are looking at debt settlement program and you are informed that your credit score will take a hit. You credit score may had already taken a hit because of your late payments and too much credit with high balances prior to entering into a debt settlement program.
Basically it does not matter whether you had good credit before since the lenders are taking steps to reduce credit and closing accounts for the consumer. This affects your credit score in a negative way whether you are current on your payment or delinquent on your payments.
So do not let the fear of your credit score dropping from looking at a debt settlement program as an alternative to your financial situation.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Getting out of Debt
As the new school year begins it is time for the consumer's to take hold of their unsecured debt. This debt will only grow over the next several months as the holidays approach and will continue to add pressure to the family situation.
So how does the consumer stop this pressure and get out of debt? One of the ways to put the brakes on this situation is to consider a debt settlement program. A debt settlement program is designed to reduce the overall unsecured debt of the consumer.
The program establishes a "trust account" into which monthly payments are make until there is enough money to begin to negotiate with the lender. In most cases, the debt settlement company can reduce your debt up to 50% or more. This may be a better alternative than to file bankruptcy or doing nothing about the situation. If you are considering bankruptcy please consult with an attorney before taking that step or at least call a debt settlement company to understand your option.
The debt settlement program will have some possible drawbacks for the consumer which need to be considered. The consumer's credit report will take a hit in the beginning of this process however the consumer's credit may already been hurt by:
· Too high of outstanding balances
· Late Payments
· Too much credit
· Tax liens, judgment's, repossessions, etc
If the consumer does consider the debt settlement option. They then had started the journey of getting out of debt. One of the positives to possible come out of this unfortunate situation is the consumer is now motivated to learn how to handle their expenses and money in the future.
Other consideration that the unpaid balance maybe considered income and is therefore taxable under your normal tax rate.
There is no easy fix to large amounts of unsecured debt. But the consumer needs to face the situation head-on a deal with it in a responsible manner. So call a debt settlement company today to discuss the complete ins and outs of the program. Give you and your family a new peace of mind and start anew.
So how does the consumer stop this pressure and get out of debt? One of the ways to put the brakes on this situation is to consider a debt settlement program. A debt settlement program is designed to reduce the overall unsecured debt of the consumer.
The program establishes a "trust account" into which monthly payments are make until there is enough money to begin to negotiate with the lender. In most cases, the debt settlement company can reduce your debt up to 50% or more. This may be a better alternative than to file bankruptcy or doing nothing about the situation. If you are considering bankruptcy please consult with an attorney before taking that step or at least call a debt settlement company to understand your option.
The debt settlement program will have some possible drawbacks for the consumer which need to be considered. The consumer's credit report will take a hit in the beginning of this process however the consumer's credit may already been hurt by:
· Too high of outstanding balances
· Late Payments
· Too much credit
· Tax liens, judgment's, repossessions, etc
If the consumer does consider the debt settlement option. They then had started the journey of getting out of debt. One of the positives to possible come out of this unfortunate situation is the consumer is now motivated to learn how to handle their expenses and money in the future.
Other consideration that the unpaid balance maybe considered income and is therefore taxable under your normal tax rate.
There is no easy fix to large amounts of unsecured debt. But the consumer needs to face the situation head-on a deal with it in a responsible manner. So call a debt settlement company today to discuss the complete ins and outs of the program. Give you and your family a new peace of mind and start anew.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Debt Settlement Company
If you are looking at bankruptcy, a debt settlement company may be an option. A debt negotiation company can have you out of debt in less than four years. A bk can stay on your credit report for up to ten. You can expect to pay back about 40-60cents on the dollar with a debt reduction company. Debt negotiation is different than consumer credit counseling. CCCS programs require that you pay all of your money back plus interest. Debt Settlement will have you pay less than what your originally borrowed. There are consequences however. Your credit will be messed up for awhile.
The reality is that there are not to many great choices when you get into debt.
The reality is that there are not to many great choices when you get into debt.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Should I File For Bankruptcy?
Should I File For Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy should be your last resort. Your should explore all of your options before doing a BK. You could consider debt settlement, debt consolidation, cccs or even a debt management program. Bankruptcy should be avoided especially for a small amount of debt. A bankruptcy will stay with you for up to 10 years as it is reflected on your credit report.
Debt Negotiation Information
Debt Negotiation Information
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