Selecting A Credit Counselor; Asking The Right Questions.

When you find yourself thinking about using a credit counseling service, you need to be very careful. You need someone who will help you, not just some pushy sales associate who wants only to sign you up for their service.You are about to place your financial life in someone else's... Read More

How to Get Money When You Are Broke

(Money You Don't Have to Pay Back) 1. One way to get money is to have a yard sale and sell itemsthat you are getting ready to toss away because you don't wantthem any longer. 2. You can always gather shells at the beach and polish and turninto jewelry. 3.... Read More

The Effects of Consumer Debt

Consumer Borrowing Consumer borrowing in the UK has now crashed through the ?1 trillion barrier. 80% of this is due to credit card borrowing, loans and mortgages. How are people managing to handle their debt and what effect is debt having on families today?The National Consumer Council reports that 6... Read More

Debt and Your Dreams

You may not realize what that credit card bill is doing to you?Bob is a 27 year old truck driver. He dropped out of college after one year and got a job. With hard work and good luck, he is making about $35,000 a year. Bob is passionate about remaining... Read More

Eight Ways to Consolidate Debt

Next to winning the lottery, a debt consolidation loan is a debtor's dream. With one monthly payment and a fixed monthly payment schedule, you can actually see an end to those monthly payments.In reality, consolidating bills isn't always easy. If you have a lot of debt, it can be hard... Read More

Are You Beating Up On Yourself About Debt?

When you hear the word "debt", whats the first thought or feeling that comes to you? For most people debt is "bad" or it becomes the "enemy" and is something that should be avoided like the plague.Having debt does not make you a bad person. The more a situation is... Read More

Worried About Debts?

Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?You're not alone. Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by personal or... Read More

Dont Let The Good Times Bury You

It is vital to get rid of debt while things are going well. Yet the opposite is usually the case. Human nature is such that when we find ourselves living in good times, we let down our defenses. With our lives going great we seem to make the worst decisions.... Read More

Debt Consolidation and Personal Finances: Learn the Truth!

An inability to manage credit, growing debt and bankruptcy are all major problems today. On an average day, over 8,000 people file bankruptcy in the United States alone. The Internet is rife with companies that promise help and salvation; to the uninitiated, their words and assurances prey upon those wanting... Read More

UK Debt When Moving Abroad

The idea of moving abroad to escape debt seems to be more of a common practice these days. People with failed businesses or swamped in debt seem to think moving abroad will give them a fresh start, free from debt and allow them to build a new life.It became obvious... Read More

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Washington Post

Getting relief from 'debt relief' companies
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Debt Relief, Debt Settlement, and Debt Negotiation companies. Their ads claim that they can reduce or eliminate your unsecured debt, particularly your ...
FTC rules take aim at debt-relief industryWashington Post
Debt Relief Companies get new RulesDigital News Report
Some consumer relief from shady debt-relief? FTC issues new rulesWalletPop (blog)
Wall Street Journal -I-Newswire.com (press release) -Subprime Blogger (blog)
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News Fire

Credit card debt reduction companies: The Real Deal
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As of October 27, any company that offers debt relief services over the phone cannot collect a fee until the client's debt has been successfully negotiated ...
Get out of debt and financial problemParis Link
Debt Consolidation Becomes Simpler in BurnabyOnline PR News (press release)
Debt Relief Offered For Today's Debt IssuesOfficialWire (press release)
PR-USA.net (press release) -Red, White, and Blue Press (blog) -TMCnet
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Friday Reading: New Rules for Debt 'Relief' Companies
New York Times (blog)
The Federal Trade Commission announced restrictions on companies that purport to help borrowers get rid of crippling amounts of debt. (Business)


PBS (blog)

The Inception of New Debt Relief Programs Helps Consumers Get Out of Credit ...
Marketwire (press release)
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - Throughout history debt relief has evolved and recently the industry has undergone a dramatic change due to ...
Time to settle up? BewareTampabay.com
Debt Settlement and Consumer Credit Counseling – Which Is Your Best OptionSplash Press Release (press release)
Debt Resolution Company Settles $114 Million in Debt in First QuarterPR Web (press release)
I-Newswire.com (press release) -Loans and Credit -Online PR News (press release)
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The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog)

Treasury: Donors Have Eliminated Haiti's Debt To International Financial ...
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This marks the fastest-ever completion of debt relief to multilateral development institutions in history, the Treasury added. ...
What Tax Hikes? Plan to let Bush-era breaks expire was part of the bargainThe Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog)

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UPI NewsTrack Business
UPI.com
The rule change applies to for-profit, debt-relief firms and goes into effect Oct. 27, The Washington Post reported Friday. A month before that, on Sept. ...

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FTC Issues Rule Against Debt Relief Companies
Collections & Credit Risk (blog)
For-profit companies that sell debt relief services by telephone, as of Oct. 27, will not be able to charge a fee before they settle or reduce a customer's ...


FTC Chairman to Announce New Debt Relief Rule to Protect Consumers
LoanSafe
(LoanSafe.org) – Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz will announce a new rule to protect consumers of debt relief services at a Middle Class ...


Exploring Different IRS Tax Debt Relief Options For IRS Debt Settlement
Granite Bay Press Tribune
By apoul62 It's about time to explore different IRS tax debt relief strategies in case you have got yourself into significant tax dues. ...

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Bankrate.com

7 simple ways to defeat debt denial
Bankrate.com
A simple filing system ensures you pay your bills on time, suggests Kevin Gallegos, vice president of Freedom Debt Relief, a debt settlement company in ...

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Getting Behind Getting behind on your debts owed can be... Read More

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Debt Consolidation Versus Debt Negotiation

Debt consolidation versus debt negotiation are two options that are... Read More

A Debt Elimination Process Must Be Initiated From You.

The first and maybe most important step in a debt... Read More

What the Mail on Sunday Said

Anyone considering Bankruptcy may have experienced fear after reading an... Read More

Bankruptcy, Is It A Way Out

Negotiations with creditors have failed. Repossession is imminent and foreclosure... Read More