Debt consolidation vs debt settlement - Which is better for you?
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Here's the thing that I see thrown around so often is the claim of % of repayment. Maybe its 40%, maybe its 50%, maybe its 70%; you never truly know. In most cases its safe to say you can settle for 50% of the debt, but sometimes a creditor may want more. I use a processor that currently experiences 38% settlement which is great. You never know for sure and that is important to point out.
Its usually best to separate your budgeting with envelopes and organize yourself that way. Get out of the habit of using your credit card for everything. That's how you get into trouble in the first place by not watching actual cash being handed out. When you just see a price and give a signature its so much easier now, isn't it? I love to hear success stories of people getting out from under the strain of crazy credit card debt. __________________
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consultant anthony:
With a negotiated debt settlement isn't it possible to have the creditor record the debt as paid in full rather than "settled" thereby preserving the clients credit rating? I know many creditors may be unwilling to do this, but it's my understanding that it is possible? (Link Removed by Shazzers as solicitations are against TOS rules) Link removed. Please read TERMS OF SERVICE for a more detailed description regarding advertising. Shazzers Last edited by Shazzers; 09-28-2009 at 09:26 PM. |
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sorry.no personal or solicitory info...pm |
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Here's the thing. You can read all the documents on this website and learn about trying to settle your debts yourself, or you can contact a professional. If you fill out a form on this site, they put you in contact with a law firm. Debt Management Guys does the same thing. Its just a matter of your comfort level.
The question is, do you have income ? |
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my personal best option was settlement i would have never been able to swing the other payment plan for 5 years. under settlement it was a guess at 2 years and i could barely pay that and sometimes they would be understanding and let me only do a half payment or something. settlement was my god send now im busy trying to restore my score. even though these stupid % hikes here lately and reducing limits have hurt me once again. I swear its a never ending vicious cycle
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Hi group, what's the buzz word today?
Does anybody know about credit repair? I'm a new member here would like to share ideas. --------------------------------------- Erase Bad Credit |








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