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Debt Settlement Fees

By Sarah Brady | September 8, 2023

One of the main reasons people consider debt settlement is to save money. Ironically though, settling debt can be expensive, potentially causing your debt balances to double or even triple.…

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Debt Settlement Taxes

By Alan Schmadtke | August 25, 2023

Debt settlement sounds like an attractive solution to a serious financial problem, but in addition to being difficult to negotiate, debt settlement often comes with another complication — taxes. All…

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How Does Debt Settlement Affect Your Credit?

By Sarah Brady | August 16, 2023

Debt settlement can have a negative effect on your credit. How bad will it be? It’s impossible to predict the exact number of points you’ll lose, or when you’ll be…

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Buying A House After Debt Settlement

By Sarah Brady | August 10, 2023

Owning a home is a big part of the American dream, but for many would-be home buyers, a mountain of debt is standing in the way. How you deal with…

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Credit Card Settlement and Your Credit Score

By Alan Schmadtke | July 13, 2023

The amount of debt you have and whether you ever engaged in a credit card settlement are two major factors that affect your credit score. If you want to get…

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What Is Debt Settlement?

By George Morris | June 1, 2022

How Debt Settlement Works Private debt settlement companies are for-profit entities that charge a fee of 15%-25% of the debt the company is originally asked to settle, or the lower…

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Tips to Negotiate with Creditors on Your Own

By Robert Shaw | February 10, 2022

It’s not easy to rationalize the next late payment notice or harassing call from a creditor or collection agency as an opportunity to lower your debt. Not when your initial…

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The Pros and Cons of Debt Settlement

By Robert Shaw | July 31, 2015

Maybe you’ve seen the signs on the side of the road, or you’ve received solicitor calls or brochures that promise to “Eliminate debt now!” The offers are tempting. Unfortunately, in…

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What Is Debt Settlement?

By Tom Jackson | July 2, 2015

How Debt Settlement Works Private debt settlement companies are for-profit entities that charge a fee of 15%-25% of the debt the company is originally asked to settle, or the lower…