Tag Archives: debt management company
- I Would Like to Consolidate My Debt, However I’m Having a Difficult Time Finding Someone Who Will – Laurie
“Dear Steve, I am current of all of my debt. Do not have any past due debt. I do have about 25,000 in credit card debt and would like to consolidate, however am having a difficult time finding someone. Also, my main problem is that I have a Bank of America card fo 12,000 that [...]
- How to Shop for a Good Debt Management Program
You deserve to feel completely certain that you’ve picked the best organization to help you solve your financial issues. We’ve prepared this list of questions to help you find the right organization to represent you. 1. Will You Send Me Information About Your Organization and Programs? A credit counseling organization should be willing to give [...]
- I Really Screwed Up And Need Some Direction. – Chris
“Dear Steve, Poor, Poor, Poor money management!! I need some direction on what to do. I am terrified of bankruptcy, and want to do anything to avoid it. I have read a number of things on your web site, which I truley appreciate, and you have talked about the failure rate of so many people [...]
- I Was Thinking of Enrolling in a Debt Consolidation Program. – James
“Dear Steve, I have $8,300 in business credit cards. They don’t show up on my credit report. I also have $10,000 in personal credit cards. I was thinking of enrolling in a debt consolidation program that I was referred to by my wamu card. i just had surgery and have to work with one arm [...]
- Deepu’s Wife is Unemployed And is Looking for a Debt Consolidation Loan
Deepu “Dear Steve, I was referred to you by the ARAG group. My wife has $13000 in credit card debt. she is unemployed. We are in a rough spot but things should get better March 1st, 2009. Is there anything you can do to help consolidate our payments to lower them and help pay the [...]
- Lisa is Over Her Credit Limit, Unable to Pay the Minimum Payment, and Thinking of Bankruptcy
“Dear Steve, I am unable to make my minimum payment on my only credit card therefore, not only has my interest gone through the roof I am now over my credit limit. I don’t want to file for bankruptcy. What are my options to get this under control and get my credit card paid off? [...]
- AK Wants to Use His Credit Cards to Consolidate His Debts
AK “Dear Steve, My debt ratio seems high to me and I am thinking about using my credit card to consolidate my debts. I also, need to know how long to keep statements. I want to reduce clutter, but am not sure if I should keep bank statements and other statements since I do online [...]
- I Fired My Debt Management Company And Now I’m Going to Settle My Own Debt. Should I Hire a Lawyer? – Jannelle
Jannelle “Dear Steve, I have dropped my debt management company and am trying to negotiate with Chase and HSBC. I’ve composed a letter to them offering 40% of the balance owed. Am I better off hiring a lawyer to send this letter, or should I send it on my own? Jannelle” The Answer: Dear [...]
- Diana Is Struggling to Make Credit Card Payments And Afraid
Diana “Dear Steve, I have approximately $25,000 in credit card debt, drained my savings and struggling to meet my payments. I can pay my mortgage and normal billing but not the cards I am so confused about wha is available out there and frankly scared that I may not do the right thing with a [...]
- I Had to Use My Credit Cards to Live and Pay Bills After My Divorce. – Christine
“Dear Steve, After getting divorced, I had to use my credit card to live and pay bills, taxes,etc. Then I got remarried and we remodeled our home and bought some new things to go into the home. We both have good jobs and great credit, but we have no savings at all. We are living [...]
- I’m 24 and About $20,000 in Debt Plus I Try Real Hard to Pay Them. – Andrew
Andrew “Dear Steve, I’m 24 and about $20,000 in debt plus i try real hard to pay them but i don’t make alot of money and the credit card people don’t care they just what money, money and more money Plz help i would like to get out of debt or get it real down [...]
- What Are My Options Other Than Filing Bankruptcy to Help Me Reduce the 25% APR on My Bank of America Credit Card? – Bobby
Bobby “Dear Steve, I’m a college student, age 22, and have trouble reducing my credit card debt due to the high interest rates. I have nearly reached my credit limit of $5,000 with my Bank of America Credit Card due to the apr of 25%. My credit score has been reduced to poor due to [...]
- Bob Was Injured And Is Now Behind On His Credit Cards
“Dear Steve, I’ve been out of work since 10/17/07 (Auto accident) & was let go from my job…I am trying to work with credit card companies. One said they would deffer payments for two months but close the account…How does this effect my credit score with the credit bureau? Does deffered credit card payments (by [...]
- The Perfect Debt Assistance Program
I can dream, can’t I? If I could get a wish for debtors it would be to wave a wand and implement this perfect debt assistance or debt relief program. Here is what the program would look like. A Sliding Scale Nominal Charge – Consumers would have to pay a sliding scale setup fee. It [...]
- Lourdes Writes In “What Should I Do to Get Out of Debt?”
“Dear Steve, I’m in debt really heavy from credit cards and other loans. What should I do to get out of debt. Lourdes” Dearest Lourdes, Wow, I really want to help you with some great advice and awesome guidance but gee-whiz a little more information would be really helpful. Maybe next time you write in [...]