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The Credit Card Debt Termination Scam


"Legally terminate credit card debt! You can be debt-free in 4-6 months!" Advertisements like this are for a new type of program that has spread via the Internet over the past few years. It's called "Credit Card Debt Termination," and victims are paying $1,000s for this bogus service. One victim I spoke with lost more than $15,000! In this article, I'll review the principles behind this program and explain exactly why it's a scam to be avoided.

Debt Settlement -- Why the Critics Are Wrong


After October 17, 2005, a lot of people are going to become interested in debt settlement as an alternative to bankruptcy. That's the date the new bankruptcy law goes into effect, and it means a rude awakening for many consumers seeking a fresh start in bankruptcy court.

The New Bankruptcy Law -- How Will It Affect Debt Negotiation?


In April 2005, Congress made sweeping changes in U.S. bankruptcy law that will go into effect on October 17, 2005. It's called the "Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005," and it means big trouble for Americans struggling with debt problems.

Debt Relief -- Why Most Programs Have A 75% Failure Rate


Debt consolidation, equity loans, credit counseling, debt management plans, even Chapter 13 bankruptcy ? it doesn't matter which of these debt programs you're talking about. They all suffer from one fatal flaw, the number one problem that causes most people to fail at eliminating their debts through these techniques. Can you guess the problem?

Debt Free Living - 5 Tips To Get Out Of Debt


A few times I wonder what sort of credit system moved the global economy 200 years ago. If the intention of getting into a business is meant to 'help' fulfill the needs and wants of someone, I don't see how credit card salesmen can drove more people into debt and backruptcy. Clearly most people fail to have a good understanding of the increasingly sophisticated (and complicated) terms and conditions behind the card they apply for, how it benefits the bank more than the applicant and what the ubiquitous card is best used for.

Individual Voluntary Arrangements- A New Alternative to Bankruptcy


This May, the Department of Trade and Industry in the UK found that there were 10,091 bankruptcies in the first quarter of 2005. This represents an increase of 24.5% on the corresponding quarter of last year.

Life on a Debt Management Program


Signing up for a debt management program is easy; it?s a matter of finding a company you feel comfortable with that is difficult. There should be no pressure added from the company you speak with, joining a DMP is your decision and you should feel like you are in a partnership with the company, meaning you both have control over your financial situation. Below you will find information on debt management programs and what they offer.

Bankruptcy 101


Bankruptcy still remains a mystery in the eyes of many consumers. This article will review the facts of bankruptcy as per written law.

Bankruptcy ? Bankruptcy Myths


Bankruptcy has long been a big question mark in the eyes of the consumer. After all they don?t teach us about bankruptcy in school. More often than not, a person?s view of bankruptcy is largely developed by either their parents or close relatives personal views or dealings with bankruptcy, or a persons view is based on what they see as far as ads etc. regarding bankruptcy. Too often these ads are simply put together by bankruptcy attorneys that want your business. Bankruptcy is big business. With 1,597,462 personal bankruptcy filings being made during the calendar year in 2004 you can see that there is a lot of money to be made by bankruptcy attorneys. While not all bankruptcy attorneys are in it for the money it is apparent by the plethora of advertisements online or on TV that make claims such as you?ll be on your way to good credit it no time, or claims that it?s easy to file that there are bankruptcy attorneys with their own personal gains at the top of their mind.

Bankruptcy - Is It The Right Choice For You?


Bankruptcy is one of the tougher choices we as adults face in today?s society where it is the norm to be in debt, albeit some more so than others. Credit card offers materialize whether you are looking for credit or not. All with their own perks and benefits may sound tempting enough to open and start charging. After all that free toaster oven, or the free airline perks might go a long ways! Or on the second look they might not be so free after you account for the interest rates or the additional card usage charges that some credit card companies place into your annual or monthly charges. We all like the word free, after all there?s not a whole lot better than getting something and not having to pay for it. However that portion of the topic is for an article somewhere down the line at another time as this article is to serve as focus on the tough choice of filing for bankruptcy protection.

How to Protect Yourself: Debt Collections


So you are getting collection calls? You?re desk is full of unpaid bills. You dread answering the phone. You are having trouble sleeping at night because you are worrying about a bunch of bills. You feel depressed. Does any of this sound familiar? If it does then, maybe this article can help you.

Debt Help and Advice for the UK


At some time or another during our lives most of us will overspend and get into debt. Sometimes we can get our finances back on an even keel by cutting down on a few luxuries.

IVA: Individual Voluntary Arrangement


What Is an IVA

IVA Advice


An IVA (individual voluntary arrangement) is an alternative to bankruptcy introduced by the government as part of the Insolvency Act 1986. This article provides an overview of IVAs and suggests what readers should watch out for when looking for IVA advice.

Debt Management - Is It the Right Choice For You?


Debt Management plans offer credit counseling clients a different and new approach to tackle their finances. Finding out if a debt management plan is right for you can take some time. However looking into the pros and cons now will help you know if entering into a debt management plan is right for you.

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