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		<title>Debt Resolution &#8211; Learn 5 Strategic Ways to Resolve Your Debt</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Debt resolution is a hot topic these days. Debt affects more households now than ever before. Currently, the average United States household carries a credit card debt over $9,000! Consumer debt is nearing a record 2.5 trillion dollars. Most economists are in agreement this trend of high debt is bad for the country and feel [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/><strong>Debt resolution</strong> is a hot topic these days. Debt affects more households now than ever before. Currently, the average United States household carries a credit card debt over $9,000! Consumer debt is nearing a record 2.5 trillion dollars. Most economists are in agreement this trend of high debt is bad for the country and feel people need to develop financial awareness and a sound debt resolution program. But many people don&#8217;t even know where to begin to resolve their debt. The important thing is to take action, some kind of action. We will look at 5 ways you can begin to resolve your debt today.<br/><br/>1. <strong>Get a Free Credit Report. </strong>Knowing where you stand with creditors is probably the first step to debt resolution. Being able to know how creditors view your credit worthiness affects everything from getting credit when you need it most, to receiving the most competitive interest rates available.<br/><br/>2. <strong>Monitor your Credit. </strong>This action item coincides with and should be a follow up to getting a free credit report. Many negative marks unknowingly occur on people&#8217;s credit daily. You should take action and avoid becoming one of those victims. It is a very straightforward process, simply sign up for a credit monitoring system with any reputable company. Many offer a free 30-day trial period as well as a free credit report to start. A trial period will allow you to see first hand, the benefits of a reliable monitoring system.<br/><br/>3.<strong> Clean up your Credit Rating</strong>. You might see a trend with this article. Although some of these things may seem obvious. You would probably be surprised at how many people leave their credit in shambles. Then, when they want to purchase a high ticket item such as a car, boat, or even a mortgage, they are denied because of bad credit. After you get a free credit report and set up a monitoring system, begin to clean your credit up tackling each blemish one at a time.<br/><br/>4. <strong>Reduce the interest of your credit. </strong> Many people pay 15%, 20%, and even 25% interest rates on their credit cards. This is unfortunate because many can pay much less with a little bit of due diligence. Lowering your interest rate can save hundreds and even thousands of dollars every year on interest charges! Many credit cards charge unacceptable rates. This is a fact. You can fight back by getting a credit card with a much lower interest rate. Better yet, negotiate with your current credit card company for a lower rate. This in itself is a great way to way to reducing your debt.<br/><br/>5. <strong>Stop Paying Penalty Fees</strong>. Again, this is obvious, but many people succumb to needless penalty fees on a regular basis. Simply pay your bills on time. You will be surprised how much you can save.<br/><br/>Well, there you have it. At least 5 ways you can start reducing your debt and on your way to a debt resolution plan. Don&#8217;t wait until tomorrow, begin today to plan for your future.<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Dan DeRoeck						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Signs That You Need Professional Credit Card Debt Help</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are one of those people who are having problems with finally settling, or at the very least, reducing credit card debt, then you have probably heard of these terms: debt settlement, debt negotiation, and debt relief. Having a huge debt in your name is not a matter to be laughed at. Creditors and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>If you are one of those people who are having problems with finally settling, or at the very least, reducing credit card debt, then you have probably heard of these terms: debt settlement, debt negotiation, and debt relief. Having a huge debt in your name is not a matter to be laughed at. Creditors and their agents relentlessly pounding your door and calling you late at night are just some of things you have to embrace if you won&#8217;t settle your debt.<br/><br/>As much as possible, you will want to settle your debt on your own as hiring a debt assistance company will cost you a good deal of money. But at some point, investing in a company that offers debt help services may prove to be a good move, especially if you are really overwhelmed with the situation and cannot think straight. But how do you tell that you are over the hill and require professional help? Here are some tell tale signs.<br/><br/>If you are paying off your credit card debt with another credit card, then there is something wrong with your finances. You are merely compounding your debt and not actually paying anything off. You certainly need to consult with a debt settlement expert before you start paying your debts with advance cash pay loans.<br/><br/>Another sign that your finances are in shambles is when you can no longer keep track of your bills. If you are late with one or two basic utility bills, such as gas and rent, and you have other bills to take care of, then you certainly need some professional assistance to diffuse the situation. You will need a debt help expert to manage your bills and look for options that you can use to settle your debts.<br/><br/>If you are considering declaring bankruptcy, then you better seek expert advice. Many professionals, even experienced credit card debt assistance specialists, will tell you that bankruptcy should be your last option since the effects on your credit points and standing are pretty much long-term.<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Jiles Masson						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Excessive Credit Card Debt Solutions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of all the things you can do to resolve your excessive credit card debt, the first thing to do is to stop creating more. I&#8217;ve seen more than one person get out of debt briefly, only to fall back into it. Start changing those habits. Regardless of how quickly you change your habits, though, if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>Of all the things you can do to resolve your excessive credit card debt, the first thing to do is to stop creating more. I&#8217;ve seen more than one person get out of debt briefly, only to fall back into it. Start changing those habits. Regardless of how quickly you change your habits, though, if you have the debt, you want to knock it down. Here are some suggestions.<br/><br/>Excessive Credit Card Debt Can Be Discounted<br/><br/>You may be able to settle debts for a discount. When I collected debts for a living, we often took 50% as payment in full, when we thought it was the best we could do. The point is that if you really can&#8217;t handle your payments, you may be better off to borrow from family to settle your debts for 20% to 60% of face value. Credit card companies sometimes take 50% or less as payment in full if they are convinced you are headed towards bankruptcy. (Note: this is still possible, but more difficult now with the new bankruptcy laws.)<br/><br/>Send a nice letter explaining your situation, and how you will get the money for the pay-off. Tell them you&#8217;ll most likely be filing for bankruptcy, but would like to settle up with any willing creditors before that happens. That let&#8217;s them know they may be left with nothing if they say no, and you split your remaining assets between other creditors.<br/><br/>How To Pay Debt Most Efficiently<br/><br/>When trying to dig your way out of debt, always pay high-interest cards first. If, for example, you have $200 budgeted to apply to your cards each month, pay the minimums only on all others, then put the rest of the money towards the card with the highest interest rate. When that one is paid off, work on the next highest.<br/><br/>This powerful technique saves a lot on interest charges. Suppose you have three cards. You would pay the minimum of (let&#8217;s assume) $40 on two of them, and apply the other $120 to the highest interest card. When that card is paid off, you continue to put $40 towards one card, and now apply $160 to whichever of the two remaining is the higher interest credit card. It is the fastest way to pay down credit card debt.<br/><br/>Excessive Credit Card Debt &#8211; Other Tips<br/><br/>Never buy the credit card insurance. This insurance typically stops your payments when you are injured or unemployed. It&#8217;s one of the most over-priced insurances out there, and doesn&#8217;t eliminate the debt, but just delays it.<br/><br/>Never buy credit card security insurance. This insurance pays for unauthorized charges when your card is stolen. Since you are only liable for the first $50 if you report the theft in any case, and many cards already have 0 liability, this isn&#8217;t needed.<br/><br/>Be careful with consolidation loans. Never consolidate debt into a home refinance unless you have a definite plan for paying the loan off early. 10% isn&#8217;t cheaper than 18% when it is for 30 years instead of 5.<br/><br/>If you&#8217;ve tried some of these techniques without success, and just can&#8217;t seem to do it on your own, consider contacting a credit-counseling service. Sometimes they can help you negotiate lower rates with your banks, and otherwise counsel you on how to reduce your excessive credit card debt.<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Steven Gillman						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>How Can I Settle Credit Card Debts Myself?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The average American family these days owes at least $10,000 of credit card debt, plus a mortgage and at least one car payment. Many consumers have fallen into the trap of only being able to make the minimum monthly payment or worse make the payments on an irregular basis. Does this sound like you? Have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>The average American family these days owes at least $10,000 of credit card debt, plus a mortgage and at least one car payment. Many consumers have fallen into the trap of only being able to make the minimum monthly payment or worse make the payments on an irregular basis. Does this sound like you? Have you wondered &#8220;How I can settle credit card debts myself?<br/><br/>The answer to that question is through debt settlement, convincing your creditors to take less than the full amount owed. Like the pharmaceutical advertisements on TV, debt settlement isn&#8217;t for everyone.<br/><br/>Your accounts must be at least 6 months over due. In other words no payments have been made for 180 days. At that point the bank or credit card company will have written off the balance of the card. It is still a valid account but its worth to the bank is close to nothing. If you make a payment on the account its value increases and the creditor won&#8217;t negotiate.<br/><br/>You must have some funds available to pay at least 50% of what you owe. Most creditors won&#8217;t agree to anything much lower when negotiating with an individual creditor. Of course start the discussions with an amount that is 35% to 40% of what you owe so you have some wiggle room.<br/><br/>It&#8217;s fine to start the debt settlement procedure with a phone call but it&#8217;s best to get everything in writing. Your job is to convince the creditor that there is no way that you can possible pay more than what you&#8217;re offering to settle for. It may not be pleasant but if you&#8217;ve lost your job, gone through a divorce or have major medical bills to pay, the creditor needs to know that.<br/><br/>The creditor may insist that you make a payment, even just a small payment immediately, to show your good faith. But remember, if you do that you bring the account to day 1. Accounts must have had no payments for 180 days to be eligible for settlement.<br/><br/>Until the creditor has agreed, in writing, and you&#8217;ve made the settlement payment, the creditor can pursue legal action. As soon as you receive an debt settlement agreement, send in a check for the amount with a copy of the agreement by registered mail or overnight delivery. Some advisers say it&#8217;s best to put on the back of the check where it would normally be endorsed a statement that says For payment in full of account (and then your account number.<br/><br/>Debt settlement is one answer to the question: How Can I Settle Credit Card Debts Myself?<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Dee Power						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Consumer Credit Card Debt Relief Scams! Are They Real?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been in the credit card debt relief industry for just about 10 years now and have been in the financial industry for over 20 years. The point of this article is to give people a heads up on debt relief companies also known as debt settlement or debt negotiation companies. I will give [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>I have been in the credit card debt relief industry for just about 10 years now and have been in the financial industry for over 20 years. The point of this article is to give people a heads up on debt relief companies also known as debt settlement or debt negotiation companies. I will give you the pro&#8217;s and con&#8217;s of this process and what to watch out for when interviewing a company to help you get out of debt. Before I go on I want to let you know that this will be a rather long article and by the end of it my goal is to have you understand how the debt negotiation/settlement process works in case you don&#8217;t already know and I would like you to understand the tactics of companies out there that do not truly have your best interest at heart.<br/><br/>First I would like to state that the process of debt negotiation as your means of consumer debt relief is not for everyone, some people are better suited for bankruptcy and others do not have the correct mindset to go through this process.<br/><br/>I would like you to first understand what debt negotiation is and how it works. The goal of a debt negotiator is to obtain a debt settlement for you on the current debt amount you owe your creditor. So for example you may owe one particular creditor $10,000 so the goal of the negotiator would be to have you end up paying back say $6,000. The two main benefits of going through this process are to save money on what you currently owe your creditors and to save time. By just paying the minimum payment with even a modest interest rate you will be looking at 30 or more years to become debt free, with a sound debt negotiation program you will be out of debt within 2-3 years or sooner depending on your current financial situation.<br/><br/>Now you must understand these are great benefits but as with anything in life there are drawbacks, nothing is perfect and this consumer debt relief procedure is no different. For starters your creditors will not be willing to negotiate a debt settlement at all if you are current with your monthly minimum payments. They would prefer you to stay on their credit treadmill for the next thirty years and pay them back over four times the balance in interest alone. So you must fall behind on your payments to put the creditors into a position where they will be willing to settle. Once you stop paying them the ball game changes completely and they will then be willing to talk in terms of negotiating a settlement.<br/><br/>So obviously for some people the beginning of this process will have a negative effect on their credit score. For those who are already falling behind then the negative effect will be no different than it already is. Unfortunately for some people this will be the deterring factor that keeps them from going into debt settlement making them a slave to their creditors for the next thirty years. The good news is that this negative effect does not last forever, in fact once the settlements start coming through your credit score will begin to rebound and go back up. The reason being over 30% of your credit score according to MyFICO is based on how much debt you owe. But if you are stuck in a bad debt situation even if you are current with your payments your score is probably not all that good in the first place, and besides when stuck deep in debt your focus should be on how to get out of debt as quickly as possible, not on your ability to accrue future debt.<br/><br/>Now by falling behind on your debts you must understand that these creditors are just not going to roll over and play dead, they will be calling to try and collect the debt. For some this is not a problem at all, for others it is, that is why I stated above this process is not for everyone and the consumer must be in the correct mind set. From my years of helping people there is no rhyme or reason to how many calls you will receive some clients of mine barely get calls while others get them almost everyday. Something to keep in mind too is that no company has the power to legally stop the calls, so any company that tells you they can is flat out lying.<br/><br/>As you can see like I said earlier there are pro&#8217;s and con&#8217;s, but if you can accept the con&#8217;s you will be quickly on the road to financial freedom and will save a lot of money in the process. Now to get to the meat of the matter and why I named this article &#8220;consumer credit card debt relief scams&#8221;.<br/><br/>We here in America over the past couple of years have been experiencing a very negative downturn in our economy. Thus putting many consumers in a compromising position financially, leaving boat loads of people stuck in credit card debt. So naturally this opened up a much larger market for debt negotiation. Many fly by night companies have been popping up all over the country, many of which are ex mortgage brokers who sold people bad loans and helped them get into this sticky position in the first place. Now I use the word scam which can take on a few meanings, while yes there are some companies out there that are flat out scams and have no intent on doing any work for you at all, most of the times that is not the case. Instead many companies simply do not give people all the facts on how debt negotiation works nor do they truly put them on a plan for success, which I will explain in a minute.<br/><br/>One common issue that most consumers have with debt settlement companies is they do not fully tell them about how the process works, instead they sugar coat things and just preach about the great benefits. I have spoken to countless amounts of people who have signed up with companies and were under the impression that they were going to stay current with their creditors and will never receive any calls. So needless to say this became a huge problem once they began.<br/><br/>Another major problem a lot of these companies have is deceiving people into the kind of savings they will be getting on their debts. Some companies will say they will save you 70% of what you owe. Now while they may get settlements that low what their opting not to tell you is how much you will be saving after you have A) paid them their fees, and B) paid back the creditors. Honest companies will tell you what your true savings will be. If you will save somewhere between 40-50% of what you owe including their fees and paying the creditors than that is pretty darn good. Plus many of these companies will try and guarantee a certain amount of savings, if you hear this run for the hills. NO one in this industry can guarantee a certain amount that is why it is called DEBT NEGOTIATION! They are negotiating to get a settlement for as low as they can get.<br/><br/>Then there are the companies who will let you pay whatever you can to get on their program. These are the worst because they do not truly have your interest at heart and know they are setting you up to fail and not succeed. You must understand to achieve the type of savings I stated above this process should take no more than three years, preferably two or less. And the bottom line is some people simply cannot get it done in that time frame and should realistically be looking into bankruptcy. What these unscrupulous consumer debt relief companies will do is put you on a program for 4 or more years and basically accepts whatever payment you can afford. Knowing full well you are not going to be saving much of anything and will more than likely fail off the program, all they care about is getting the fees and that is it. An honest company will diligently review your budget with you and make sure this is something that you can manage, as well as fully explain to you both the benefits and drawbacks of doing this. And let you make the conscience decision as to whether this is the best consumer debt relief method for your situation.<br/><br/>Another very good way to evaluate a company is to make sure they are registered with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and that they are in good standings with very few complaints. And if there are complaints make sure they were resolved to the clients liking.<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Stephen Bis						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Civil Summons For Credit Card Debt?  Don&#8217;t Make These Mistakes!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Observations on the Most Common MISTAKES Consumers Make When Faced with a Credit Card Debt Lawsuit1. Consumers ignore notices for Court.Never, ever ignore a notice from the court. If you suspect it&#8217;s a fake (some FDCPA Violators a.k.a. &#8220;junk debt buyers&#8221; have been caught sending out fake documents that resemble a summons) please call your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>Observations on the Most Common MISTAKES Consumers Make When Faced with a Credit Card Debt Lawsuit<br/><br/>1. Consumers ignore notices for Court.<br/><br/>Never, ever ignore a notice from the court. If you suspect it&#8217;s a fake (some FDCPA Violators a.k.a. &#8220;junk debt buyers&#8221; have been caught sending out fake documents that resemble a summons) please call your local courthouse and ask them for verification. A court clerk generally answers the phone and can search by case number or by your name.<br/><br/>The creditor is counting on you either not receiving the notice or not responding to it thus granting them a a default judgment. A default judgment means they WIN and can now garnish your wages and freeze your assets. You may not even receive of the judgment until a wage garnishment attachment is in place.<br/><br/>2. Consumers fail to respond to summons.<br/><br/>Many consumers feel guilty about their debt(s) and fail to respond to the summons within the time-frame indicated. Even if your debt is valid, within SOL and you want to settle, YOU STILL NEED TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS WITH AN ANSWER within the time-frame granted (from the date of service) which is usually 20 to 30 days.<br/><br/>I&#8217;ve seen too many cases where the consumer works out a deal directly with the debt collector (Plaintiff) and never responds to the court placing that responsibility on the Plaintiff. Guess what? Plaintiff never withdraws their suit and now they have a default judgment in addition to whatever monies they&#8217;ve already collected from the debtor.<br/><br/>3. The following practice by debt collectors seem to be an increasingly common (and sleazy) occurrence. The debt collector may sue a consumer is Court. Instead of using the Sheriff to serve the summons, the collector likely will opt to use a special process server. (This is what happened to me!)<br/><br/>The consumer never receives the summons because of improper service (summons was left in an obscure location on the property, with a neighbor, etc.) thus the consumer never answers the complaint, and the debt collectors win a default judgment. BUT, the debt collector sits on the judgment and waits two to three years before executing on it&#8230;usually by a surprise wage attachment. The first the consumer ever knows of the suit or judgment is when their wages are garnished. The consumer will have a hard time trying to get the Court to vacate the judgment after two or three years. And the wage garnishment will stand.<br/><br/>This is another excellent reason to sign up for credit monitoring so you will know immediately if something like this has happened. Additionally, many district courts have websites where you can search for your name, not a bad idea to do on a monthly basis if you suspect a collector will be filing a suit against you.<br/><br/>4. When served with a summons (if you are even served), immediately contact an attorney. If you can&#8217;t afford an attorney, you can file Pro Se, which means you represent yourself. But by all means, file the answer within the 20 to 30 days indicated! You may qualify for legal aid AND there are resources out there to help you draft your documents, check my links for referrals.<br/><br/>I recommend sending a Notice Of Appearance (this instructs the Court that you are an active participant in the lawsuit and that you should be informed of all communication at a designated address.)<br/><br/>You need to file the Answer to Complaint, Affirmative Defenses document which answers their numbered allegations with an Affirm, Deny, or Lack the Knowledge to Answer type of statment. On the same document you then go on to assert common defenses to credit card debt lawsuits such as out-of-statute, statute of frauds, etc.<br/><br/>You also need to send a Certificate of Service that proves you mailed your Answer documents to the Plaintiff as well as filed them with the court. AND, I highly recommend you send a Cease &#038; Desist Letter to the Plaintiff (read my post about How To Intimidate Debt Collectors for a great tip to use w/ this letter!) that instructs them to only contact you via written correspondence and bars them from contacting your employer, friends, relatives and neighbors.<br/><br/>You should also consider initiating &#8220;Discovery&#8221; by serving them with a Request for Production of Documents. Basically, you want to put them on notice that you are aware of your rights, are not going to roll over and accept a default and MAKE THEM PROVE THEIR CASE!<br/><br/>It&#8217;s well known that third-party debt collectors often only have an affidavit of debt to go off of. If you don&#8217;t request any documentation that is enough for them to win or obtain a judgment. However, if you request documentation they must furnish it at a hearing. If they can&#8217;t, you win!<br/><br/>For more information about how to fight a credit card debt lawsuit or to purchase my Word &#038; PDF Fill-in-the-Blank templates for Notice of Appearance, Answer, Discovery, and more please visit ihavebeenserved.info.<br/><br/>You have nothing to lose by fighting these predatory debt collectors and everything to gain!<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Jay M Johnson						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Debt Settlement In Florida</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thousands of people across the country are faced with overwhelming debts on a daily basis. Many of these people feel that filing for bankruptcy is the only viable option to remove themselves from debt. Fortunately, debt settlement, which is also known as debt reduction or debt negotiation, exists. It is a way of reducing debts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>Thousands of people across the country are faced with overwhelming debts on a daily basis. Many of these people feel that filing for bankruptcy is the only viable option to remove themselves from debt. Fortunately, debt settlement, which is also known as debt reduction or debt negotiation, exists. It is a way of reducing debts that does not involve completely destroying a credit score.<br/><br/>Debt settlement is a new way of dealing with debt and credit problems. It involves negotiating a debt settlement problem with a creditor. Typically, a debt counselor will help in the negotiation of the plan to remove debts. This whole concept is a legitimate solution for consumers whose credit card debt is overwhelming. The concept is equally useful for people who have fallen behind on payments as it is for people who are barely able to afford the minimum payment.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, no solution to debt is completely free from potential downsides. Debt settlement, like other options, will have a negative effect on a person&#8217;s credit rating. Fortunately, this will be less drastic than if an individual files for bankruptcy. There is also the possibility that the creditor will take legal action to collect the full amount owed to them. The final potential downside is that creditors will continue to call until the debt is settled.<br/><br/>The potential for negative consequences is diminished in Florida due to the state&#8217;s favorable debtor laws. Florida provides its citizens with numerous rights and protections concerning past due amounts on unsecured accounts such as medical bills, credit cards, repossessions, and personal loans.<br/><br/>All states have laws that require collection agencies to stop contacting a consumer if the consumer sends a Cease and Desist letter or a Power of Attorney letter which tells the collection agency that a third party is responsible for handling all communications with the creditor. Florida protects its citizens more by limiting the harassment from collection agencies as well as the original creditor (this is the bank or credit card company). The same laws which regulate and restrict what a collection agency can do also restrict the harassment abilities of original creditors.<br/><br/>In addition, Florida has set up laws that frequently completely protect a debtor&#8217;s wages and homes. Wages are protected by the state&#8217;s wage garnishment laws. This legal structure gives a creditor more of an incentive to settle.<br/><br/>Many cases, despite all of these protections, do end up in court. This is because creditors always have the right to sue a debtor as a means of collecting a past due amount. This is true regardless of whether the consumer has taken any action to resolve outstanding debt.<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Joseph Devine						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Simple Ways to Reduce Credit Card Debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are living in a society that values credit cards highly and dreads credit card debts with gusto. But one thing is for sure, you will incur debt if you use a card. What people actually loathe is the huge debts that accumulate once the bill comes in. If you have already amassed huge debts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>We are living in a society that values credit cards highly and dreads credit card debts with gusto. But one thing is for sure, you will incur debt if you use a card. What people actually loathe is the huge debts that accumulate once the bill comes in. If you have already amassed huge debts in your name, the best thing you can do is explore debt settlement options that are immediately available to you.<br/><br/>You can start by ranking your cards (if you own multiple accounts) from the lowest to highest in terms of amount owed. This will help you evaluate how much you actually owe in total and which account would be easy to pay off first. You can simply begin your payment schedule with the card with the least amount and the least interest rate. This step will eventually help you settle or reduce your overall debt.<br/><br/>Perhaps one of the easiest ways to reduce credit card debt is by paying off the current minimum payment on your account, or more, every month. If you are able to reduce your balance but retain your minimum payment throughout, you will clear your debt in no time.<br/><br/>Probably the most effective ways to stop the debt from piling up is to stop any more purchases using your card. It is self-explanatory and quite necessary if the debt is really huge that you are going to need the services of a debt assistance expert.<br/><br/>When it comes to preventing credit card debt, it all boils down to self control and common sense. You do not need a financial guru to tell you what you already know, you just need to exercise the will to control your spending habit or else you will be looking for debt settlement choices that would put a huge mark on your credit standing.<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Jiles Masson						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Is Credit Card Debt Settlement the Way to Go?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 15:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you currently face a financial crisis due to unforeseen hardship, you may have considered settling your debt. But, how do you know credit card debt settlement is the right way to go? With careful consideration and planning, it may be the best option to get out of debt.What Does It Mean to Settle Debt?You [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>If you currently face a financial crisis due to unforeseen hardship, you may have considered settling your debt. But, how do you know credit card debt settlement is the right way to go? With careful consideration and planning, it may be the best option to get out of debt.<br/><br/>What Does It Mean to Settle Debt?<br/><br/>You may find yourself paying minimally on your credit card each month, only to find that the next month you owe more than you did previously. It is an vicious cycle caused my high interest rates and late fees. Debt settlement stops this process and allows you to negotiate a lump sum payment to your creditors. However, you must stop all payment in order to get debtors to cooperate with you.<br/><br/>Once you stop payments, your debt settlement company will work out a deal with your creditors. Rather than taking out a loan, you negotiate down what you owe to a reasonable amount that satisfies both parties.<br/><br/>By working with your creditor to repay your loan, you regain their trust and begin rebuilding your credit. Due to the current economic crisis, more and more credit card companies are will to settle with consumers. Remember, debt settlement is only good for credit cards. You may not settle debt for other financial obligations such as students loans, mortgages, or car loans.<br/><br/>How Does the Debt Settlement Company Work?<br/><br/>Typically, debt settlement agencies have a long-standing relationship with creditors and can settle debt quickly. They work on your behalf to settle debt for a lower percentage than what you owe so long as you agree to make monthly payments on time. They are able to negotiate a payment between 35%-50% of the money owed.<br/><br/>The company will charge an upfront fee for services. Once your fee has been paid and you have stopped paying all creditors, negotiations begin. Once you negotiate, you begin redirecting your payments to the settlement companies.<br/><br/>Remember that some creditors will strongly resist settlement. Though you are most likely to settle all debt, some may be more difficult than others to negotiate down.<br/><br/>How Do I Find a Debt Arbitrator?<br/><br/>Finding the right company to advocate on your side may seem tricky. However, by checking references and reviewing compliance on the BBB website, you are sure to find the right representative for your needs. Research several agencies before settling on the right one.<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>Hector Milla						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Yes! You Can Negotiate Your Credit Card Debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 15:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many things that people fear and out of control credit card debt is not something that always comes first to someone&#8217;s mind when they think about the worst financial hardship that could happen. But, when it does happen to someone, it can feel as though it is the worst thing ever and that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br/><br/>There are many things that people fear and out of control credit card debt is not something that always comes first to someone&#8217;s mind when they think about the worst financial hardship that could happen. But, when it does happen to someone, it can feel as though it is the worst thing ever and that they are buried so far that they will never see any light. But this does not have to be true as there are many ways to go about fixing the problem including debt negotiation. What credit card debt negotiation does is take the debt you owe and either reduces the total amount that you owe or find a way to make it easier to pay it off.<br/><br/>Generally, when a credit account hits a collection agency, there is more room to work a debt negotiation plan. This means that if you owe a total of four thousand dollars, they may be willing to take a lump sum payment of two thousand dollars and call the debt paid off. This helps the company in that they are finally receiving money from the debtor and the debtor is helped by the reduced amount of debt. Credit card debt negotiation plans are often a win-win situation for both parties involved. And while it is true that there will be a small mark on your credit for paying less then the total due, the affect is much less then leaving the debt sit or filing bankruptcy.<br/><br/>What to Do<br/><br/>If you look at your card statement, you will see that your interest rate is listed on there in a spot that is easy to find. If your rate is over 10% then you have something you can use for negotiating credit card debt. These are arbitrary numbers set by the credit card company and you can use them when you are negotiating debt. As long as you always pay your principle you are fine. I had a friend that would call his credit card companies once a year and tell them that if they didn&#8217;t lower their interest rates he was paying the card off in full and canceling it. More often than not the rates got lowered. This also affects your monthly payment and can help you control your monthly debt.<br/><br/>The best and generally the cheapest way to go about tackling debt negotiation is to call each of your creditors yourself and explain your hardship. While not every single credit card company or collection agency will be able and willing to accept a deal, there is a good chance that one or even a few of those on your list that you owe will be willing to work with you. Even though you would love to see every creditor on your list cut your debt in half, the fact is, even if one or two were able to slice your debt in half, you will have been successful in your credit card debt negotiation.<br/><br/>If you are feeling that you are not outgoing enough or maybe you are just simply too scared or shy to contact your creditors, you may need the assistance of someone else. There are agencies that are dedicated in helping you with credit card debt negotiation and since it is their job, they may know a few tricks that you do not and this could make all the difference in getting it done. It never hurts to call in some professional help but try to stay away from those who want to charge you excessive fees for their assistance because successful credit card debt negotiation cannot be promised although the success rate for skilled negotiators is extremely high.<br/><br/><em>By: <strong>John Stevenson						</a></strong></em><br/><br/></p>
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