What would you do?
Date: Mon, 07/24/2006 - 01:06
I recently received a settlement offer from one of the card companies. They've offer a %60 settlement on a $387 debt, which comes out to about $230. With the money I make, what if I "pooled" all money that I would pay on the othere cards, threw caution to the wind knowing that I'm totally screwed because of the Ch. 7, accept this initial settlement offer, and maybe show the other card companies that I'm willing to settle vs letting things go to collections? Most of the balances on these cards are so low that I could pay 1 or 2 off each month if offered a similar settlement like the %60 one. As far as the PDL's go, I've paid them back their money and then some and will not sacrifice my life anymore just to pad their pockets. My plan is to pay them very little each month regardless of their constant squawkin'.
I've assessed the credit situation. Believe it or not, I'm current on 3 cards and that's all I need. I'm willing to sacrifice the others knowing that my reports "blow" already, especially with the BK. I owe an unpaid balance to my bank after the PDLs got to much to handle. I closed the account and that cost me a negative collection on a credit score that was in the high 500s at best. So now I figure, "to hell with this" and have resigned myself to paying off what I can, forget credit since the BK has another 8 years to run its course and just go the cash route and use the limited credit that I still have in good standing. If I stopped paying them all, and they all went to collections, I have nothing to lose. It's not like I'm trying to impress Amex or Bank of America or something, right?
So, tell me, what would you do? Good plan? Bad plan? Let me know.
Guest, you are doing the right thing by giving priority to those
Guest, you are doing the right thing by giving priority to those bills that can be paid off easily. At least, the good impact of these payments will appear in your credit file first. You should also see those accounts that are catching the highest interest rates. Some lending companies will arrange payments with you quite earlier than the other ???stiff' companies. You should talk with them and offer your payment plans. If you make an effort of sending payments through mail, it will always proof your noble attempts to pay off the debts. Those lenders who were about to send your file to collections may start working with you seeing your responsibility. Start talking with the lenders with positive thoughts in your mind. If you wish to have some advice of a debt counselor, it will be helpful to you in the long run. You can get that option by registering in this website. I wish you all the best and hope you will get the success of your hard work.