Debt is a confusing topic for many people. Once in debt, there are many questions that arise as to how to fix the problem. Almost all of the time, people need help figuring out their next move. There are questions and answers that can help with this dilemma and any other problem you might have with debt management. First, one of the most frequently asked questions is, "Can a debt collector call me late at night?" The...more
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Does the process for how to get out of debt have you a bit confused? If you use the debt stacking strategy, you'll discover that it's as difficult as you may imagine. In order to begin, gather up the following information...Go find your credit card and other debt statements. First, list the names of each mortgage or car loan company and each credit card. After each name, write down your balances, minimum payments required and interest rates.At the end of each line, write down any amount you may be paying extra (over the minimum payment required) for each debt. For example, if you have a MasterCard credit card that wants $75 a month from you, but you're paying $100 each time, write $25 at the end of that card's line.If you are paying more than the minimum on two or more of your debts, add up the total of how much money you're paying extra (above and beyond the total of all your minimum payments added together).The number you've identified is called the acceleration amount and it will play a vital role in getting you out of debt. If your minimum payments add up to $450 but you actually pay out $800 each month, your acceleration amount is $350. Even if you can free up as little as $25...more
A lot more people are becoming interested in debt settlement as an alternative to bankruptcy. That's because a new bankruptcy law was enacted on October 17, 2005, which means a rude awakening for many consumers seeking a fresh start in bankruptcy court.It used to be that 7 out of 10 people filing personal bankruptcy were granted Chapter 7 status,...more
The amount of Americans in debt is astronomical and amplifying all the time. The average family debt is $15,700 in credit cards alone. This does not include mortgages, auto loans, or student loans, etc. The average 60 day delinquency rate is 4.27% and the average default rate is 13.01%. These are staggering numbers, indeed. It is no wonder so many...more
The number of complaints regarding debt collectors is increasing. From 13,950 reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2000, the amount has expanded to more than 66,000 in 2005. And these are just the ones reported--the greater number of complaints go unreported. But this is not the worst; a substantial number of complaints are coming from customers who do not even owe the debt.So what's happening here? It's apparent that debt collection agencies are becoming increasingly competitive and that they're becoming much more aggressive in an effort to improve their bottom line. And to do this, they have to put much more pressure on the person who owes the debt-the consumer, you.But when handling debt collectors under the FDCPA, don't commit the following mistakes:1. Not knowing your rights. You have to keep in mind that you have rights even if you haven't paid what you owe for no matter what reason.2. Not saving records. To be able to apply your rights, you'll have to keep several records. This will imply a phone log (the number of calls and when can both be violations of the FDCPA); notes from the phone calls (what they are saying to you may not be abusive, harassing or a...more
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Dealing with debts can be difficult, especially when (like most people) you've got a whole host of other expenses to cover each month. So, if you are wanting to clear your debts - what could you do? Here, we take a look at how you could...more
Many individuals are carrying multiple debts which result to multiple payments a month. This also means that they are handling several interests coming from different debt. Piling up the interests, these individuals really are paying a lot higher...more
Today it is becoming more and more common for people to find themselves in financial trouble, with an ever-increasing amount of debt. There are many reasons for this, and it does not always mean the individual was irresponsible. Debt can be caused by...more
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