Have you or someone you know been a victim of Credit Card Skimming? Skimming is a method by which thieves steal your credit card information, and all it requires is a little technology and a lot of criminal intent by those who handle your credit card. Unfortunately, this is becoming a bigger and bigger problem… Read more »
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Does Debt Settlement Hurt Your Credit Score?
People are always asking…
How Does Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering… How does filing bankruptcy affect my credit? That is a great questions, and one that we get asked all the time. The simple answer is, filing bankruptcy will significantly impact your credit score. However, the question is not really that simple to answer. If… Read more »
Beware of Credit Card Hardship Plans
If you are late or behind on your credit card payments, you may receive a call from your creditors offering you a Hardship Plans.
How to PREVENT Wage Garnishment
Money doesn’t grow on trees! You work hard every day to bring home your pay check and support your family, so it can be devastating when your creditors can come and “PICK” your hard earned wages.
Help, I Received a Summons!
If you answer the door and are handed a summons, there are some things you must do: #1 DON’T PANIC!
How to Improve Your Credit Score
How to Improve Your Credit Score When many people think of credit reports and credit scores, they see them as important if you want to apply for a loan. And of course they are important when you apply for a loan. But your credit report and score are also absolutely critical to getting rid of… Read more »
How to Stop Oregon Wage Garnishment
Is it possible to stop a wage garnishment in Oregon?
Debt Collector Harassment: Can anything be done to stop them?
Can anything be done about debt collector harassment?
Credit Repair Myths
Credit Repair… Is it really possible? There are several credit repair myths out there, but which ones are real and which ones are just plane untrue? In this post, I will examine 4 common Credit Repair myths to shed some lite on the whole thing!
Debt Settlement in Oregon
Can I use debt settlement in Oregon to clear up old debts? YES! Debt Settlement is a viable option that creditors will consider when you are facing difficult financial times.
Stop Debt Collector Calls!
How can you Stop Debt Collector Calls?
Is Debt Settlement Better Than Bankrupcty?
As the Director of Settlement Services at Debt Relief, I am often asked… “Is Debt Settlement better than bankruptcy?” I wish that this was a simple answer, but the correct answer is that is all depends. In this case I am talking about unsecured debt such as: Credit Cards Unsecured Personal Loans Store Card Accounts… Read more »
Student Loan Forgiveness – Big Changes are Coming!
The total amount of all student loan debt is almost $1 TRILLION dollars! That’s an average of about $25,000 per loan or about 40 Million loans! With our economy in a recession for the last few years, many of these loans are in default.
Why Can’t You Include Student Loans in Bankruptcy?
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering: Does filing for bankruptcy get rid of my student loans?