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Becoming Free of Debt
What keeps the most people from developing wealth? What is the greatest obstacle to retirement? If you could eliminate one thing to position yourself for financial peace and security, what would be? The answer to each question above is debt!...
Credit Card Debt: Repair After Bankruptcy
Ah, credit card debt. You've asked yourself the question many
times, "Will I ever get credit again?" The answer, although
seemingly complex, is quite simple: Yes. You can have another
chance at re-establishing your credit. Filing bankruptcy is...
Debt consolidation – Consolidate Your Student Loans Now!
The Federal student loan program has benefited thousands of college students in the forty years since it was introduced. Interest rates for the program have historically been quite competitive, and the program has allowed many people to acquire a...
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Americans are using credit cards more than at any time in history, and credit card companies are reaping record profits. One of the reasons that the credit card industry is so profitable is that so many of us use our credit cards unwisely. If you...
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Debt Management Plans - How They Can Help You Get Out Of Debt
Debt management plans (DMP) consolidate your short term debts
into one monthly payment. They also negotiate lower interest
rates, enabling you to pay off your accounts usually in less
than five years. Before you sign up with one of these companies,
you want to investigate them to be sure they are legitimate.
Services Offered
A DMP company, also called debt consolidation, handles the
accounting side of your bills. They work with your lenders to
lower interest rates, pay your accounts, and then close accounts
when appropriate.
DMP are for short term debt, like credit cards and bills. They
cannot reduce student or mortgage rates. However, you can reduce
rates on these types of loans by refinancing them on your own.
With a DBP company, all you do is make one payment to them and
provide your financial information. Part of your monthly payment
will include a small fee for each account handled by the debt
consolidation company.
Questions To Ask
Before you submit your financial information to a DMP,
investigate the company. One important question to ask is how
long will it take to pay off your accounts. A reputable company
will ask for lenders' names and account
balances, but not
account numbers to make an estimate.
They will then give you a specific date for each account. Since
you have varying account balances, each account will have a
different date. You should also know that rates are
predetermined by creditors, so all DMP companies will get you
the same low rate.
You should also ask about fees. Most companies charge a small
fee for each account handled. Companies that require a large fee
up front that is refundable in part are banking on the fact that
most people do not follow through with these plans.
Other Credit Services
If you are not sure debt consolidation is for you, sign up for
credit counseling. Through an appointment over the phone,
internet, or in-person, you can work with a counselor to come up
with a financial plan for debt payment. They may suggest a DMP
or consolidation your credit into one loan, usually a second
mortgage.
About the author:
See my recommended Debt
Management companies online. Carrie Reeder is the owner of
ABC Loan Guide, which offers help with loans for people with low
credit scores.
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