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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Two Jefferson County commissioners and a nationally known bankruptcy lawyer met with members of Gov. Robert Bentley's staff Friday to discuss the possibility of major announcements next week if county officials and sewer system creditors can't reach a negotiated settlement to a $3.2 billion debt crisis.

Commission President David Carrington and Commissioner Joe Knight met with state Finance Director David Perry and other members of the governor's staff as next Friday's deadline approaches for a negotiated settlement between the county and creditors.

"I am prepared to take whatever steps are deemed necessary to position us to file a Chapter 9 bankruptcy if we're unable to reach a satisfactory settlement or an extension of the standstill on or before next Friday," Carrington said, after meeting with state officials.

The County Commission made a settlement offer to creditors last week but had not received a response as of Friday. The commission

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What is better,bankruptcy, debt consolidation or debt settlement?



Bankruptcy and Settlements both show up on your credit report for a good seven years and though settlements dont look as bad as a bankruptcy, they certainly don't look good. A debt consolidation loan is nothing more then another loan, hopefully with a lower interest rate that pays off all of the current bills and gives you one new one. It will not only show all old bills as being payed in full (which is what you want them to show) but it also helps you rebuild your credit as long as you make the payments on time every month. Take it from a former collector.


debt consolidation if you have a steady job they can help you , dont file for bankruptcy unless like your terminally ill


debt settlement (IVA) is your best bet = this means getting your (unsecured) creditors to stop charging penalties and interest and accept partial payment

'debt consolidation' is not a good idea = it means getting a new loan (secured against you house) to pay off your other loans .. this means you could loose your house

Bankruptcy means your creditors get a whatever assets you have .. which may be almost nothing.

Go to Citizens Advise ASAP.


Debt consolidation programs give you a loan to help you manage your way out of debt by allowing you to pay off your earlier creditors. Debt settlement, on the other hand, is your rescue ship if you are drifting toward bankruptcy.

The bankruptcy tag accompanies you for a very long time--almost seven to ten years after your filing for it. This takes away your financial freedom and books you as unreliable in the eyes of creditors.


Debt Consolidation is better.

Before deciding to go for credit card debt consolidation, first find out if it is right for you. Start by totaling all the balances on credit cards and store cards and the APR charged on these balances. Be sure to include any other fees and charges applicable to the balance and even those levied if the balance is nil.


This will let you get an overview of all your debts on one sheet, to let you compare them at a glance. This information will give you a picture of the cost of each debt in terms of interests and charges and will help you in comparing it against the consolidation loan quotes that you will have to get later on to continue the comparison process further.


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Help needed! Interested in credit experiences after bankruptcy, proposal, debt settlement. Especially Canadian

My credit rating is SO BAD! These are my only options. I have researched the Web to death and want to learn from some real life experiences. Thanks!!


You're going to have a tough go of it for the next few years, but, if you're truly screwed, you might as well bite the bullet instead of digging a bigger hole. My friend's father declared bankruptcy several years ago and now has a home, a car and a credit card. It's hard, but it's not the end of the world.


Years ago in collage due to some issues with my student loans being accidentally sent back by the college I was forced to charge my tuition to the tune of 15,000. three years later when I finally got out the bill had escalated and I had to claim bankruptcy that was about 8 years ago. Everything is fine now I took a hit for a while but recovered. It is not the end of the world just feels like it. Be diligent, save up some money and invest in your future let go of the past it will take a while for your credit to build up again but things happen not always in our control. Just learn your lesson and move on. I don't know how much debt you have but I would choose debt settlement before I would BK depending on the situation and the laws in Canadian.
Kourtnie Donihoo
Debt analyst
The E.D.A. Group

My boy friend is in debt what is his best option debt settlement or declare bankruptcy?

He owes about $12,000 we want to get married when he is debt free. Do you know any reliable settlement companies that are trust worthy? What are the procedures?
He is a full time student and has a job he works full time with minimum wage.


Receiving help from debt reduction services normally helps you avoid
bankruptcy, pay off your debt in full and get your finances under
control. Bankruptcy should be your final choice, and debt reduction
services prefer to help you to eliminate your debt completely, instead
of running from your debt.


Before anyone can answer this realiably, we'd need to know:

- does he have any assets
- does he hold office (policeman, public official, company director)
- who he owes the money to - the state, or private companies/individuals

There are many settlement companies, but they exist to line their own pockets. There are ways of handling this yourself... but without further information, we cannot advise.


Get Dave Ramsey's book The Total Money Makeover and read it quickly. It has a terrific plan for every period in your life from getting out of debt to when to buy a home and when to invest.

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If you declare bankruptcy, you could lose assets worth $12,000, plus the problem would be compounded by the fact that you would not be able to purchase anything major with his credit. So, if he can, tell him to get some sort of credit counseling before doing anything rash. There may be a way to get out of it without losing some of your possessions, like a second job, you could work a second job etc.


settlement always settlement


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Can your employer terminate you if you file for bankruptcy or possibly debt settlement? Negative to organ?

Am considering debt settlement but afraid that the banking instituion I work for will view it negatively if known with the bad effect it will have on my credit for the next 2-3 years until complete. Can they terminate you for that? Live in Florida, not sure about differences in state, I know Florida can be unique.


I think if you already work for them it probably won't matter, what would reflect negatively is if creditors start calling your work. We had to do something like that years ago, and my employer was never even notified.


Unless you are in a union, or a government employee, they can fire you for ANYTHING that isn't protected under discrimination laws....even wearing a tie the boss doesn't like.

The big question is how they'd find out.....


Honestly I'm not sure. I know some company's wont hire you if you have bad credit, but I don't think they can do much once you are there. The credit check is usually done at the beginning of employment. I'm not so sure that they would check it again. Since you work at a banking institution, you could talk to them about a loan to pay off your debt. They know where you work, what your ethic is like and may be willing to give you a loan consolidation so you only have one bill to pay. There is nothing bad about that and it doesn't hurt your credit. In fact, it actually will help because not only will the debts be paid off, but you will also be paying off a loan which is good for building credit.


Yes. Any institution can terminate you with or without cause, the only difference is the termination settlement. Without knowing your Bank, most of them will have a good character clause and in today's environment are subject to reputational risk. Now would they terminate an otherwise good employee for being an undischarged bankrupt? Probably not, but I have seen far stranger things happen in industrial relations. Also I am coming from a Canadian perspective where our Schedule I banks are not subject to the same laws that Sched II or other financial institutions are. Try to avoid the bankruptcy and settle the debts. Good luck!


They can't do that, its against the law
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nope,
but if you go for a new job it may make it more difficult for you to get it. especially if you work with finances.


What position do you have at the bank. The bank I work at will remove employees from 'high risk' positions (such as cash vault) for low credit scores. The last time I heard of it happening, the person was transferred to a 'low risk' position (mail-room). I believe they may be required by law to remove 'high risk' individuals from certain 'high risk' positions. I am certain the law prohibits banks from hiring anyone with a felony record.

I'm in Ohio, but most rules for banks are Federal.


The following articles should help:

Debt Consolidation - Get Out Of Debt
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1643.html

How to Hire a Debt Counselor?
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1584.html

What is Debt Relief?
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1583.html

Debt Management and Building Wealth
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1581


No, but I've heard them check credit for new hires and denying employment for it.


That is a question I would take up with a bankruptcy attorney.

Bankruptcy vs debt settlement?

I have been trying to eliminate my credit card debt. I have managed to pay off 2 cards, I am currently working on a thrid, but I have 3 more with high balances, about 20,000.
My husband wants me to file bankruptcy.
Should I continue with the settlement or look into filing bankruptcy?
Thanks


Avoid bankruptcy unless it's a last resort. In this day and age, you may still be responsible for debits you are hoping to eliminate; and the damage to your credit is a disaster for years.


I used a debt settlement company for 4 months. They took my money, didn't do anything they said they would, and refuse to refund my money. They never answered any of my questions. Just referred me to my contract. I am sure there are some legitimate companies out there but I am very leery of them now. My credit is now ruined and they have the money I would have used to pay my bills. If you do use a debt settlement company please be VERY careful in choosing who you go with. It sounds great when they first talk to you. But make sure they are willing to talk to you and keep you updated often. My husband is also telling me to file bankruptcy. They will probably delete this but the company was christian crossroads from Florida.


it will take years to get your credit rating back up either way; paying off the cards shows some favor on your report but not much; it lasts as long as a bankruptcy give or take one year; most new lenders will feel a little better knowing that you won't be able to refile for years once debts are dismissed. If they are joint debts, both will have to file or he will get stuck with the debt ; you will have to then have secured credit cards or higher interest rates for someone to take you on again; a home?? do you own one; most consultations are free, see a lawyer and then weigh your options; debt consolidation places are a sham; you can ask the credit card company what if anything can they do for you credit report wise ; find out everything and then make a wise choice; check on Suze Orman for additional advice via the library or book store.

Also, bankruptcy laws have changed drastically, so you have to see if you can qualify for bankruptcy ; check with a lawyer who only does bankruptcy or is noted for bankruptcy as primary focus; again I would avoid the debt consolidation companies , it has been my experience with clients that they are worthless and another waste of money. Carrying large debt and behind in payments affects your credit rating; most people who are behind, their rating is shot already; you would think that payment carries weight but not really; all they see are you low scores and delinquencies for 7 years. Suze says it is better to pay your current accounts first; paying older ones first doesn't change rating much b/c they have been on there for a while.


Bankruptcy, be careful of your assets such as home or car?


There are some really good articles on bankruptcy on this link below. I found the answers to 3 questions I had and some other information I wasn't expecting too.

Hope this helps.

Is Debt Settlement a good alternative to bankruptcy?

Does Debt Settlement restore your credit in fewer years than bankruptcy if your can't afford debt consolidation?


Bankrupcy is the worse of the two by a long shot, it's the last thing to do, you should look for someone to finance you keeping an eye at their rates here's a good place to start from: http://finance.ebookorama.com

Debt settlement or bankruptcy?

Just finished school, and right now i cant pay all my bills, my credit sucks, and not sure what i should do. Is it better to do debt settlement, or bankruptcy, or just like the bills continue to go unpaid until i get a real job and just have the creditor calling me every day?


Never ever go with a debt consolidation company. If you can set up a payment program with the original creditor, I'd go for it. If it's will a collection agency, ask for validation. Get proof the debt is yours and it's the right amount. If you debt is starting to reach the 7yr mark, I would just wait it out. If it's a really large amount of debt, I would go with bankruptcy. I would rather have bankruptcy on my credit report than have debt consolidation program on it.

Can I use a bankruptcy lawyer to do debt settlement?

Negoiate with my creditors?


If he agrees to, sure.

Debt Settlement VS Bankruptcy?

how much better is the debt settlement option for your credit rating? i was considering calling Credit Solutions who claim they can reduce the total amount of debt by 40 to 60%


Well Debt settlement is pretty complicated. Plus they are going to throw in a bunch of fees and hidden charges (so that they get their cake and eat it too) and things of that nature. Depending on how much debt you have its probably going to be a big bill bigger than all of your bills combined even. Bankruptcy is probably easier. You only have to pay once and after its all said it done your bad credit and debt is TOTALLY wiped away with no gimmicks. But when filing bankruptcy MAKE SURE you have a great lawyer and if you have property make sure its protected. Once you file bankruptcy all the companies you know will try their hardest to get their money anyway they can. Whether it be trying to take your land or your valuables. If you have a good lawyer it won't be so scary. I Advise you not to file chapter 13 bankruptcy but Chapter 9 its much easier and less hassle. If you really want to know more about bankruptcy most bankruptcy lawyers have Free consultations. They tell you everything you need to know , the pros the cons, what will happen when you file etc. If you don't like the way bankruptcy sounds try the Debt settlement.

debt settlement or consolidation or bankruptcy, which is best considering?

my credit score is currently around 650 but I am over stretched and just stating to fall behind on bills.
Why do creditors hate to see debt settlement on your credit report (other than the obvious, that you did not pay as agreed) vs. bankruptcy?


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