Debt settlement or consolidation or bankruptcy, which is best considering?
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Short answer: Probably debt settlement, but it does not work in every case as certain creditors are highly likely to sue. I wrote an two chapters about that in my e-book, including HOW TO DO YOUR OWN DEBT SETTLEMENT and how to determine which debt management service is right for you. Visit www.LearnAboutCredit.com
Find a credible Consumer Credit Counseling service. They will consolidate your debt and really, really lower your monthly payments. Plus credit companies will see you are being proactive about your credit situation and it will benefit you more in the future. DO NOT WAIT. I did it and it saved me. I went from a 630 credit score 4 years ago to over an 780 now.
i'd say consolidation first, then bankruptcy, then debt settlement.
Future creditors hate to see debt settlements on your credit history. Avoid it at all cost. You can negotiate settlements yourself with each individual creditor.
Bankruptcy's not the easy way out, and it ruins your credit for ten years.
Consolidation loans at a lower interest rate may be the way to go. Your credit score sounds sufficient to qualify for one, but you can't wait and get way behind on your bills and expect them to take a chance on you. Do it now. But DON'T use it as a way to get into more credit trouble by taking out more credit cards. If the consolidation means you are spending less on your bills and you have a little extra at the end of the month, pay down the consolidation loan more with the extra.
Again, if you're turned down for the consolidation, negotiate settlements with each creditor to take lower payments for a while if you agree to close out the account.
NEITHER .
Both will stay with you like a one night stand.
Visit DaveRamsey.com to learn what you really need to know before messing your self up.
Then turn the TV off , get a 2nd and 3rd job . Sell everthing except the kids and maybe the spouse. Pay off the bills , never go back into dumb debt. Read ' The Millionaire Next Door' to learn what the banks do not want you to learn - how to win.
Remember with debt = only the banks win.
It depends on your circumstances, but if you have a choice, then 1) debt consolidation; 2) debt settlement; 3) bankruptcy.
You need to do your own research and get some good, solid advice. This website has a lot of very useful information to help you make your decision.
Good luck!
Since the bankruptcy laws changed last year, hardly anybody qualifies. You best bet is to consolidate the loans and get them paid off. If you go with debt settlement, your credit standing will stay in the toilet for years and years.
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Do not go for bankrupt, that's a mistake your never going to shake that off!
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