Posts Tagged ‘Credit Counselors’
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Credit counseling is one of the options that have helped many debtors get out of debt. A Christian credit counseling session is no different from a non-Christian credit counseling session. The only difference is that in the former, the credit counselor will guide you to get out of debts on the basis of the teachings of the Bible. The 3 valuable principles on which Christian credit counseling is conducted include honesty, financial responsibility and honor. So, the underlying concept in both the cases is the same.
What happens in a credit counseling session?
When you approach a credit counselor, your financial condition is first assessed. This includes taking an account of your financial obligations, income, expenses etc. It is best to live within your means and this is what the credit counselor teaches you when you attend a credit counseling session. (more…)
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
A good amount of people who believe in “borrowing now and paying later” make use of credit cards and store credit so often that they find themselves deep into debt before they know it. It is for this reason, the lenders offer these people credit card debt consolidation loans. This type of loan combines the debts they have accrued on multiple credit cards into one new lower payment loan.
Combining the debts already accumulated on various credit cards into one loan makes it easier to pay off the credit card debts by making one affordable payment each month. (more…)
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
If you look through FAQs and online information about debt and collections, a common question is “can collection agency sue for a debt?” The answer is yes. Not only can collection agency sue for a debt, but they most definitely will because the bottom line is they want the money. There are a variety of ways you can avoid being sued by a collection agency however.
First of all, the minute you get the information from the agency that you need to pay a debt with them, verify the debt to make sure it’s yours. Mistakes do happen, and these companies buy debts in bulk for pennies on the dollar. Some are less than reputable and have no problem trying to collect a debt whether it’s a mistake or not. So make sure you owe the money by finding the original creditor and looking at the balances for any discrepancies. (more…)
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
This holiday season almost everyone is feeling Scrooge-like when it comes to spending money and shopping for everyone on the list. Even though we all can’t hope that Santa will bring everything we ask, there are some ways to do some holiday shopping to get more without increasing debt.
It’s not always easy to just add it to the card or apply for more credit, some people have to make due with what they have and by following some simple tips, you can get more this holiday shopping season.
The following are 5 ways to get more without increasing debt this holiday season. (more…)
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
One out of every three to four people deal with spotty credit. Negative marks on a credit report surface immediately whether one’s thirty days late paying a bill or just declared bankruptcy. Negative information on a credit report can dramatically lower one’s credit score. Unfortunately, having a low credit score makes makes it extremely difficult to qualify for new credit. While many deal with substantial debt loads, the need for new credit may arise. While lenders have tightened their grips on available credit more than ever, there are ways to qualify for credit with option for people who have heavy debt.
While it may seem counterproductive to obtain a new line of credit when trying to pay down debt, there are times when it’s necessary. Also – obtaining a new line of credit can be an opportunity to show that you can manage it. Credit options include prepaid credit cards, secured credit cards, debit cards, and unsecured credit cards. Continue reading to gain a better understanding of what it takes to obtain the aforementioned types of credit. (more…)
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Personal finance is serious business. Debt is especially troublesome for many people because it hinders their abilities to do the things they want to do. Being able to control debt and make it possible to reduce debt is a vital part of achieving financial and personal success. The following is why debt is not be taken lightly and some ways to start to get out of debt.
Not only does personal debt hurt pocket books, but it can also hurt relationships as things are tougher to get done. By taking control of debt, people are able to have more freedom to do the things they want to do like take vacations and save for retirement. (more…)
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
If you’re still in debt, you could be thinking about talking to your creditors about settling your debts for less than you owe. It’s important to have a complete picture of the financial impact debt settlement can induce including how can affect your taxes.
If you negotiated a settlement with your creditors, it can be looked at that you’re essentially “earning” money from your debt. Why? Here’s how it works: If you took out a loan for $10,000 and couldn’t pay it back, but negotiated with your creditors for them to accept $6,000 as full payment of your loan, you’ve pocketed $4,000 (the difference between how much you borrowed and how much you paid back). (more…)
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
By the time you have completed this article you will have a working knowledge of the credit repair process. It doesn’t matter why you decided to understand this process, the important thing is you have made a wise decision by doing so. Fixing your credit report will open up new doors of opportunity for you. A healthy credit score can quite possibly lower you monthly bills, enable you to open up a bank account, rent a nice apartment…the possibilities are endless.
Before I begin explaining the credit repair process, I feel it is important that you have the right mindset before we begin. It’s important that you realize that you didn’t destroy your credit overnight and you will not be able to improve it overnight. (more…)
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Being denied is always painful whether it’s a school dance or a rejected loan. As the economy works itself out of a recession, creditors have cut back on credit card solicitations and are not doling out the approvals like they used to for those that do apply.
If you’ve been denied credit, the first place to look is your credit report. If you need help assessing your report, a credit counselor can help make sense of it in and help you improve your credit worthiness.
Recently rejected while applying for credit? Read on to find out what are the top reason for being rejected and what a person can do to get approved the next time. (more…)
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