Tag Archives: debt relief

Debt Relief. – Jackie

“Dear Steve, I have large credit card debt don’t know where to turn for debt relief. Jackie” The Answer: Dear Jackie, Well the good news is debt relief is possible and you’ve taken the first step towards dealing with your debt. Congratulations. But I think you’d have to agree with me that there’s quite a [...]

Bankcard Issuance High But Still Not Good Sign for Debt Relief Industry

Just like the economy, credit card issuers are sending mixed signals about consumer debt. I wanted to share my opinions and read the tea leaves this month. Equifax is reporting credit cards are being issued at a faster rate this year. “More than 18 million new bankcards have been originated between January-June 2011. While this [...]

Certified Debt Mediator Seal, Worthless or a Scam. Don’t Fall For It.

I’ve started to notice that some companies are using the Certified Debt Mediator seal to help build consumer confidence in the financial services they are offering. The sites I’ve seen seem to use similar language in describing what this seal means. A Certified Debt Mediator must pass a six month course to become a “Certified [...]

How Can I Find a Good Credit Counseling Company? – Landi

“Dear Steve, Hello. I seem to have gotten myself deep in debt. I don’t want to file bankruptcy. Is there a good credit counseling, debt relief company/group that can help me lower payment or cut my debt. I have heard most freeze your accounts and it shows up on your credit. Thanks for your help. [...]

Greg Writes In Asking For Help And Advice

Greg wrote in asking for some advice. He said: My mother-in-law has over $20,000 in credit card debt she needs to get rid of this debt so she concentrate on paying her medical bills. Would you suggest Debt Relief or Bankruptzy? If Debt Relief can you sugggest an agency? Greg, Thank you for your question. [...]

How You Can Get Out of Debt Fast Without Filing Bankruptcy

So there’s this guy, Scott, who has developed an ultimate guide to getting out of debt. Sure, I’m as skeptical as the next guy but after looking over the information I was left with a problem, it looked pretty good. His information page actually contains a bunch of information that you don’t normally see which [...]

I’m Working With Franklin Debt Relief on a Debt Settlement Program. – Rob

Rob wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question. If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask just use the online form. I’m happy to help you totally for free. Income from the GetOutOfDebt.org site advertising is used to help alleviate poverty. If you would like to [...]

Bad Credit Debt Consolidation – Brutally Honest Advice

I could not help but notice the huge numbers of people searching for information for bad credit debt consolidation information. The phrase is almost an invitation for a bad outcome or maybe just an oxymoron. When you have bad credit it is not an invitation for a debt consolidation loan from a debt consolidation firm. [...]

I’m Enrolled with The Consumer Law Group and Can’t Afford My Medication. – Dauna

Dauna wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question. If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask just use the online form. I’m happy to help you totally for free. Income from the GetOutOfDebt.org site advertising is used to help alleviate poverty. If you would like to [...]

I’m Looking For Debt Relief Solutions. – Kathy

Kathy wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question. If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask just use the online form. I’m happy to help you totally for free. Income from the GetOutOfDebt.org site advertising is used to help alleviate poverty. If you would like to [...]

Debt Relief USA Ordered Out of Georgia and Must Pay Over Half a Million in Refunds and Fines

Joe Doyle, Administrator of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA), announced that the agency has entered into a settlement with Debt Relief USA, Inc., a debt adjustment company, over allegations that it violated Georgia’s Debt Adjustment Act. The company agreed to refund all fees it has received from its Georgia clients, a total of [...]

Debt Relief Orders Let Consumers Go Bankrupt Through Credit Counselors

An interesting new development in the UK is the formalization of a new tool, the Debt Relief Order, to let consumers eliminate their debts under the power of bankruptcy but without all the hassle or cost. For debtors that have less than £15,000 of unsecured debt and no assets, they can go to a credit [...]

Is Consolidating Debt the Way to Go? – American Chronicle

Is Consolidating Debt the Way to Go? American Chronicle, CA - 21 minutes ago … the debtor to discharge their debts by filing for payday loans in recent years, offering some contrast to the get-out-of-debt ads we´re bombarded with. …