Tag Archives: consumer credit counseling service
- A New Way Out of Debt
A New Way out of Debt In a growing number of cities, businessmen are getting together to offer a helping hand to those in financial hot water. Condensed from Empire: Murray Teigh Bloom In the fall of 1960 the world seemed about to collapse around Billy and Marilyn Simmons of Phoenix, Ariz., and their two [...]
- Consumer Credit Counseling Service – Scam, Complaint, Review, or Praise?
Please share your experience with this debt relief company and provide your review and feedback, in the comments section below. The goal of this page is to allow people to share information that may be important to help others to make a more informed decision regarding their experience with this debt relief company. Here are [...]
- Debt Settlement Companies Being Investigated by State of Kansas
Kansas is cracking down on the sales and service of debt settlement services. While tight lipped about who they are specifically investigating, Kevin Glendening, the Deputy Banking Director, has confirmed his office is investigating debt settlement companies. Glendening says, “Companies that I think consumers should avoid are a lot of the ones that you see [...]
- Should I Do CCCS vs Debt Settlement? – Dave
“Dear Steve, I am behind on my credit card debt to the tune of $35,000. I’ve looked into different options but I’m not sure if I should go cccs vs debt settlement? What do you think? Dave” The Answer: Dear Dave, For people that don’t know what CCCS means, it stands for Consumer Credit [...]
- I Am in a Debt Management Plan With Only $100 a Month to Spare. – Lynn
“Dear Steve, I have about 24000 in debt credit cards and loans. I was in a debt management plan about 5 months ago with a local company. I was off of work for a sort time. What I currently pay out now i have about $100 left each month to live on. If I decide [...]
- I’m Up to My Ears in Debt. – Nathan
Nathan “Dear Steve, I am up to my ears in CC debt. I thought about going through companies like care one, etc. I have two cards with capital one, one with wachovia, one with chase. what do i do. this is on top of student loans and i am spreadin very very thin on money. [...]
- The Truth About The Success Rates, Failure Rates and Completion Rates of Credit Counseling, Debt Settlement, and Bankruptcy.
This is a story that I’ve been working on for a few weeks. I’ve been asking people and groups for feedback and information to write this but what I’ve run into, is a wall. I have received some feedback from groups and people that don’t wish to be publicly identified to protect themselves but what [...]
- What Do You Think of the CCCS company Money Management International? – Carol
“Dear Steve, What do think of Money Management International? Are they the same company as CCCS? I have about 60,000 in debt and I need help my husband hasnt had a paycheck since Nov I did my own modification on my house back in Jan. I have no equity in my house they just lowered [...]
- Disturbing and Potentially Deceptive Move by Credit Card Industry. HelpWithMyCredit.org
It what certainly feels like yet another self-serving action by the credit card industry, Bank of America, Capital One, Citi and Discover Card, as well as the payments networks MasterCard and Visa have launched a new website HelpWithMyCredit.org that misleads consumers. What appears to be even worse, is that a CNN personal financial reporter that [...]
- Most Debt Advice Suggested is Snake Oil or the Wrong Solution For People In Trouble. Here’s Why.
I’ve been following the conversations on Twitter (@GetOutOfDebtGuy) and watching what others are saying about debt management, credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy and it really has me worried and concerned. I’m a guy that lived through financial problems myself and went bankrupt in 1990. I then went on to found and run a non-profit [...]
- I Have Contacted CCCS and Money Management International And Was Told They Can’t Help Me. – Josephine
“Dear Steve, I have contacted CCCS and Money Management International and was told my debt/inome ratio would make it impossible to make payment arrangements with citi that I owe $25,000.00. Then I saw a bankruptcy attorney. The bankruptcy atty told me that I have too much equity in my house to go bankrupt and yet [...]
- Quickies – CCCS Consumer Review, Autos, Cards, Balances, and Debt
When I need a break from answering questions I often take a look for some odd or interesting search terms that people used to find me. Below are some of the latest I saw today that I wanted to provide quick answers to. Steve Search Terms CCCS consumer review – CCCS stands for Consumer Credit [...]
- Michael is Looking For a NFCC Debt Settlement Program
Michael “Dear Steve, I am approx. 30,000 in cc debt.Am cuurrent with payments but future doesnt look so good. Needed money for medical bills and to keep operating my business-excavating. I am looking for a good debt settlement program-is the NFCC something to consider or is there others. Thanks. Michael” The Answer: Dear Michael, [...]
- Federal Trade Commission Should Allow For-Profit Credit Counseling and Debt Settlement Firms to Assist All Consumers
I understand that the Federal Trade Commission has been looking into regulating the debt settlement industry. I feel the time has come to finally address the needs of consumers for representation in credit counseling and debt settlement matters. I have provided a statement to the FTC in order to support the acceptance and regulation of [...]
- Jeannie Already Went Bankrupt And Is Now With CCCS But Can’t Afford to Feed Her Daughter
Jeanie “Dear Steve, I have already gone to bankruptcy five years ago. I am currently in credit counseling, however, I do not have enough money to provide food and clothing for my child. I am a single parent not receiving child support, I have no child support judgment. Long story, but I felt it was [...]