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Using A Lawyer For Debt Settlement. A Better Alternative?

Rather than sign up for the services of a debt settlement company, you might be better off talking to a good lawyer. Here's why. read more »
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Does the New Debt Settlement Fee Rule Really Help You?

One of the latest FTC rules to go into effect is one that bans debt settlement companies from charging up-front fees. But will it really help you? read more »
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Credit Card Debt Settlement

Don't pay thousands of dollars to a debt settlement service that could at worst land you in jail and at best wreck your credit score! Instead you ca[...] read more »
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Beware of Scam Debt Settlement Companies

Some debt settlement companies deliver on their word, but it seems many more are just looking to rip you off. So how can you tell? read more »
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Top 5 Qualities of a Legitimate Debt Counselor

Debt settlement and debt relief organizations have popped up across the nation, claiming to reduce debt down to "pennies on the dollar." read more »
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Women And Debt

In US, women have crushed the traditional belief that the world of DEBTS were in control of men. read more »
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How To Budget A Bad Economy

Saving money in a bad recession faced economy would provide financial security and success in resolving debts. read more »
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The Debt Settlement Tax Can Bite If Not Careful

If you’re currently in debt and you may be thinking about negotiating with your creditors to settle your debts for less than you owe. What you may no[...] read more »
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Women’s Money Mistakes

Mistakes related to money and debts are as common with men as women. However women's attitude and financial blunders definitely are gender specific [...] read more »
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3rd Party vs 1st Party Debt Collections

There seems to be a lot of wrong information floating around about debt collections and the different types there are. One of the main mistakes people make is not knowing the difference between a 1st Party (i.e Chase, Bank of America, Sears) or a a read more »
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Debt Relief Possible For All Americans

There can be much confusion and even conflicting reports in the media in terms of what debt relief is and how debt relief works. The good news is th[...] read more »
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How Long Can a Creditor Attempt to Collect a Debt

If you have old debts that you haven’t been able to pay off you’re probably wondering how long can a creditor attempt to collect a debt? That depends[...] read more »
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Debt Settlement: When is it the right move?

There is no doubt that a “settlement” on your credit report looks a whole lot better than a chargeoff, judgment or lien. However, don’t fall into the “my credit is already jacked up” mentality because you need to look at your credit in a long-term p read more »
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Beware of those debt settlement scams. - It's Only Money - A Personal Finance Blog by The Oregonian's Brent Hunsberger - OregonLive.com

Debt settlement and loan-modification firms pledge to help consumers. But this growing for-profit industry is the source of increasing regulatory and[...] read more »
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Get It Together: Tackle Tax Filing Stress Today

Early organization can help you avoid last-minute panic and costly mistakes when preparing your taxes for the April 15 deadline. Here are a few tips [...] read more »
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