$1.1M to Settle an $8K Credit Card Debt?
With the Credit CARD Act of 2009, Congress enacted the most sweeping changes in credit card laws in decades. The majority of consumer protections kicked in on February 22, 2010. Now credit card companies are required to divulge how many months it will take to pay off a balance if only minimum payments are made. […]
Debt Settlement Companies are Rip-Offs
There exists no independent research on the success rates of so-called “debt settlement” companies. Both internal company reports and copious anecdotal evidence suggest that fewer than one in four of those who hire these companies actually complete their programs. Even more troubling, most debt settlement clients are sued by their creditors while in a debt settlement […]
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
The decision to declare bankruptcy can be a difficult one. Bankruptcy is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are some of the alternatives to bankruptcy: Budgeting, Debt Consolidation, and Debt Settlement. Budgeting First, try to find a way to pay your bills on your own. Only then can you calculate how long it will take to […]