Imagine this: You’re sipping coffee when your phone rings. Unknown number. You ignore it. Five seconds later, it rings again. Same number. You sigh, answer, and suddenly… it’s a debt collector demanding payment NOW or else. Your heart pounds. Do you:A) Hang up and pretend you never got the call?B) Try to negotiate, hoping they’ll …
Question: Dear Steve, I settled a debt, received a letter from the debt collection agency afterward. There was a legal case opened and that is why I settled out of court. The case states it is closed voluntary dismissal without prejudice by Plaintiff. What does this mean? Does it mean they can still reopen for …
Kerry “Dear Steve, We signed up with Allegro Law (a debt settlement co.) and as with most of these companies, they took our money and we got deeper in debt and now all of our accounts have been turned over to attorneys for collection. I did negotiate a settlement over the phone with the one …
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” Dear Jannelle, That’s a …