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credit consolidation or debt management?
I have bad credit and have a lot of bills. I've looked at credit consolidation and debt management but most of them said they don't include car loans, to which I have 2 of them, and some don't do business in Washington state. I don't know which one's the best route. I just want get my life back on track and find a solution
debt management -
will make u do a single payment and them they will split it among your creditors
car loans - u have to handle that alone - but once u make 1 payment for the rest of your loans it should be okay to handle your car loans
if it aint necessary to have two cars - sell one
There are many.many things you can do on your own. If you don't know where to start or are confused about the process I suggest going to the sites below to get a clearer idea.
http://www.CrediTips.com/blog/index.php
Has anyone ever used a debt management or credit consolidation program?
If so, what are the companies names, numbers and/or web addresses? I have been considering doing one of these programs for some time now, but I want to be sure I don't pick a company that will be more harm than good. What kinds of questions should I ask a representative, once I find a company? Are there any fees involved? And how much is too much? I need serious advice here because these companies will have my personal information and debt record, so I want it to be with someone who will actually help me, not just make a quick buck. I have been researching some companies, but I am still not certain which is the best. How do you know? Thank you in advance for your help.
There are companies out there that can help you, and there are debt counselers who are genuine and will help you find your way. You can help yourself first by having an honest look at your debts, your budget and your spending.
What you will need to know is how much you owe and how much of your income you have left after all of your essential expenses have been paid. That's the amount available to repay your debt. If you can get that information together, and a debt counselor can help you do this, you'll be able to work out what sort of debt repayment plan you really need.
Don't expect someone else to do it all for you. You can get help to get started but at the end of the day it's down to you to assess your situation for yourself and then to take control. That's what becoming debt-free is all about. This website has some useful tips.
Good luck!
I had originally thought that these credit consolidators were helpful until a co-worker told me that her credit score took a hit ( I don't remember how big). At least try to speak with your creditors first before going to a credit consolidation program. Good luck!
Have you ever heard of debt management (not debt consolidation) and if so, do you think it is beneficial? Why?
I make about $55,000/year and I currently owe approx. $34,000 in credit debt alone. That's not including my car and student loans plus I still have rent to pay etc. I do not want to file bankruptcy if I don't have to. I also would like to stay away from consolidation. My credit is average considering I have a high debt to income ratio, but I pay my bills on time.
Today, I was told by a company that they have something called debt management. I've never heard of that, but they said unlike debt consolidation where they lower both your interest rate AND balance, all debt management does is get the creditor to lower the interest rate. I would pay a monthly payment to the company and a monthly fee and they would make my payment for me.
At this point, I can only make minimum payments and my balance is going nowhere...Should I give debt management a try?
What are your thoughts and please state why or why not. They said this will not negatively affect my credit score.
You've recognized you have a problem and that is always the first step. There are certain debt management companies who have been cited for fraud. Be careful who you choose. Look for any complaints filed with the BBB before paying for the services of debt management company. Debt management services can be expensive and may not produce the results you need.
Try the suggestions given at www.MoneyExposed.com. If you are committed to reducing your debt, you don't have to spend thousands of dollars to do it.
I have a friend who has been on debt management for almost 3 years now. He is very satisfied with their services.
In most debt management program, you are require to pay off your creditors within 5 years.
I don't know if you are a Canadian or American. Even in the United States, most debt management companies are highly regulated. They are very reliable. If you worry, talk to your local credit bureau.
Credit Card Debt Consolidation?
These companies that offers debt consolidation and credit management, do they really cut your credit card bills to 40%??
There was a lady here crying that she gave care one consolidation company 3,000 dollars. After 3 months, they had not paid any of her bills. She seemed confused.
Be careful.
Other advise I've seen here is that you can do this on your own. Call each company, and threaten to close your accounts unless they can lower your interest rate. Also get your credit report at annual credit report . com
(if they charge you = it's not free) no need for a score - that's a waste of money.
Once you get your report dispute things.
That's about all these companies do for you.
Good luck.
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You can do it yourself.
Call all of them and negotiate a lower interest rate and monthly payments.
Pay all the minimums, then pay all your extra cash to the lowest balance debt. Once that one is paid off (which should happen quickly) pay that extra amount (plus what you were paying as the minimum on that card) to the next lowetst balance.
Continue your debt snowball until everything is paid off.
Then STAY AWAY FROM CREDIT.
Most of them are bogus. What they offer is to negotiate with your creditors to reduce your payment bur from what I read in an article in Business Week, many times they do not succeed. This sometimes takes months and these companies will take your money in advance. Eventually, you will be stuck with late fees plus the original amount. So do not go for this.
Instead go in for credit counseling. The counselor will work out a debt management plan if you qualify or work out an alternate plan. Under a debt management plan , you will make payments but at a reduced interest rate. It can save you upto $200 to $300 per month depending on the amount of your debt. Usually, people have about $18,000 in credit card debt (those who are in trouble)
Does anyone know of a legitimate debt management/consolidation company?
We are in debt and I don't want to file bankruptcy. After all I created the debt so I should pay it, but I also do not want to keep paying the minimum amount due for the rest of my life. I'm thinking of trying credit counseling and debt consolidation. Does anyone know of a good company? I tried my local credit counseling center that is through the government and they were rude and inattentive. I am in the United States. Thanks for the advice.
The first thing I would try to do is talk to your creditors yourself and see if you can reduce how much you owe. Some allow you to reduce it by 40%.
Explain to them that you want to repay the debt but can't afford to pay all of that. You have to tell them that you are very close to filling for bankruptcy. If they sense that you are really close to defaulting on debt, then they may work something out since it's better than nothing. The most important thing is to get everything in writing! Don't just take their word for it.
If it doesn't work out with debt consolidation, you can try calling up a debt settlement company, advantage debt settlement 1-866-925-0991. Ask for Bradley or Brian.
How do I go about eliminating my credit card debt?
I am 23 with a nine-month-old son, and I owe (on top of my student loans from college) approximately $30,000 in credit card debt. I am looking to do a debt management/consolidation program, but was wondering if I should just contact those credit card companies that say to call them if I have "financial difficulties" instead? Also, which debt consolidation programs would you refer, if any? Thank you!
I'd do a lot of research before you enter into a contract with a CCCS because while it might get the bills paid - it will not protect your credit score or rating any better than dealing with it yourself. You don't state what your income is and if buckling down and paying more each month on your cards would get it paid off. I had $40k of debt, $30k being CC debt and drowning in it having been through a messy, expensive divorce. When my attorney did the calculations, he figured it would have taken me 40 years to pay off the $30k of CC debt at the rate I was going.
So I wound up filing a Chapter 7 BK and it wiped out 100% of the CC debt legally in about 3-4 month's time (from the date of filing until discharge date).
The other $10k was a car loan, which I continued to pay on 'as agreed', did NOT reaffirm the loan, and they did not come and take my car. I paid it off back in April and now it has a clean title.
No ~~~BK is not for everyone, but it sounds like you have a lot of debt and a little one to take care and his future to think of. And while going through a BK will trash your credit/score, it's no more so than muddling through years of dealing with collection agencies, some CCCS that will likely "fail" you.. and creditors that will STILL report you even those you are in a payment plan. Or you can wipe out the debt legally through a chapter 7, start fresh and be able to SLEEP at night.
You can get a free consult with most any BK lawyer and he or she will go over all of your debts, your income and help you decide the best course of action.
I have BEEN THERE and done it and this is not an "ad" for anything,but a testimonial. While it wasn't something I really wanted to do .. BK was the best solution for me during a really tough time in my life. I am not sorry I did it.
Hope this helps. Ignore the jerks that can't even give sensible or helpful answers and just bash you. It's clear they've never walked in your shoes.
Debt Consolidation Loans For Bad Credit?
Are there any debt consolidation loans or personal loans for non-home owners with bad credit? I'm currently on a debt management payment plan but I'd really like to take out one loan to pay off all my debt at once.
I havent been able to find any loans for this purpose.
Thanks!
Bad credit is one of the worst problems to have... however there exists a solution.
I will hereby talk from my personal experience.
I did debt consolidation a couple of years ago, however If I had to do it again I would pay to some minor details,
if someone wants to get out of debt today it is pretty easy with a debt consolidation plan, however it may get a bit tricky at times, I suggest you get as much information as possible online on this first,
a good place to start in my humble opinion is astraight to the point ebook with question and answer I found :
http://umgarticles.atspace.com/debt-consolidation.htm
if it helps kindly remember me in your voting!.. cheers!
What is a good organisation to help me with Debt management/consolidation?
There are many sites on the web, but most of them charge monthly fees and setup costs. I need help managing my credit, developing a budget and getting out of debt. Are there any good companies or non-profit organisations that provide these services?
Contact Consumer Credit Counseling Services, they are free and will work with your creditors to lower both your monthly payments and your interest rates. I used them several years ago and was debt free in 36-months.
i would like to get out of debt i have bad credit can anyone tell me the difference between debt consolidation
and debt management
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If my company credit card goes to collection can I use a debt consolidation service to pay it off?
I ended up using my company credit card for personal use while on medical leave. I was not able to pay it off completely right away and it was sent to a collection agency. I have a very nasty debt collector calling me all the time now (which is to be expected) but her story seems to change so I'm not sure if she's being honest or using scare tactics.
I contacted a debt management program and am working on paying off the debt over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, this woman keeps calling me and now she's apparently (according to her latest voice-mail) set up a conference call with my corp office tomorrow.
I'm just wondering if there's some reason using a lump sum settlement won't work on a corporate card?
Debt Settlement, also called debt negotiation is an arrangement between a debtor and a creditor to repay a debt generally for a for a lowered payoff amount. When a debtor is not able to pay the debt any more for any reasons, debt settlement is the only option that remains.
Generally, only unsecured debts, like those accrued with credit cards , can be negotiated for settlement. This is because of the fact that there is no security attached with unsecured debts. Hence, the lender can't repossess anything. On the other hand secured debts, like home loans, mortgages, car loans etc. have a collateral attached to them and can be repossessed by the lender if a default on debt occurs. So, there is no debt settlement or negotiation with secured debts. Read more about it at: http://www.credit-card-gallery.com/article/216,The_secret_of_successful_debt_settlement
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