While many borrowers may have heard of debt consolidation as a strategy for paying down debt faster, few people have an idea of how to answer the question “How does debt consolidation work?” With that in mind, we’ve created a primer on the subject below. Keep reading to learn more about how consolidating your debt […]
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Missing a payment won’t impact your credit score, as long as you get caught up within 30 days. After that, though, the delinquency can damage your credit. If you keep ignoring your payments, your credit account could get charged-off as bad debt. At a glance, you might think that having payments charged-off as bad debt […]
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If a debt collector has contacted you, it’s critical to verify that the debt belongs to you and the information is accurate before you agree to pay or even acknowledge that it’s yours. Collection agencies are required by law to provide a debt validation letter after they first contact you, commonly referred to as proof […]
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Running a business is often an all-consuming endeavor. But while hopes are often high among entrepreneurs, the fact is that many businesses struggle. According to the Small Business Administration, 50% of small businesses fail in the first five years. Even if you’re still around, you may have needed to turn to high-interest debt like merchant […]
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Financing your business can be a daunting experience. Not only is it difficult to obtain financing, especially for new businesses, but it can also be stressful if things don’t go as planned and you struggle to repay what you owe. Small business loan default can occur if you go too long without making payments, and […]
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If you’re struggling with credit card debt, you may be considering different ways to address it. During your research, you may have come across debt management plans. But do debt management plans work? And how can they help you achieve your goal of becoming debt-free?
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If you’re struggling with your debt, there is hope. Credit counseling agencies and debt resolution programs are available to help you get some relief and a new start. But what are the differences between debt management vs. debt settlement? The answer can help you decide which is the better approach for you.
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Debt collectors tend to dole out a lot of threats, but one of them they can’t make good on is sending you to prison. Can you go to jail for debt? Generally speaking, no. It’s illegal to imprison someone over a civil debt, and collectors are forbidden by law to threaten it.
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The name sounds ominous, and the impact can be damaging if you’re not careful. Zombie debt is old debt that’s been revived by a debt collector. Here’s what you need to know about zombie credit card debt and other forms of it and how you can respond.
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Debt consolidation is an umbrella term that includes many different approaches to paying off debt. For example, many debt settlement companies advertise themselves as debt consolidation companies, even if they don’t use traditional consolidation programs.
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