Created: 2008.03.09

While the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) was created to protect the rights of those who have past due financial obligations, many people are under the impression that they can escape their debt simply because they have misconceptions about what the FDCPA really is.

Created: 2008.03.09

Debt settlement is great for some people, while others simply don't qualify for a debt settlement program. Find out if debt settlement is for you.

Created: 2008.03.09

If there is no way that you can afford to repay the debt and you have no property that could be sold to repay the debt, or your income is too low to be garnished you may opt to do nothing.

Created: 2008.03.09

If you want to help yourself get out of debt by negotiating with your creditors on what you owe, you'll need to get organized and put a well thought out plan together. This is serious business and essential to a successful negotiation with your creditors. So what do you need to do to make it happen?

Created: 2008.03.09

Many people in the media have been commenting over the last year that it's far too easy for people to get credit and that the responsibility lies with the lenders for lending the money irresponsibly. There may be some valid truth to that, because of the low interest rates of late, many people have been taking on debts that perhaps they shouldn't. The repayments have looked low because of the relatively cheap cost of borrowing at the moment.

Created: 2008.03.09

Over one million Americans file for personal bankruptcy every year. The average American household has 10 credit cards. People are living above their means. Americans are drowning in debt and the problem is getting worse. Many people are foreclosing on their homes will be forced to live on the street because they are in so much debt. Many Americans spend their entire paycheck the same day of within a week of being paid.

Created: 2008.03.09

If you are a debtor and you are seeking a company to represent you in handling your debt settlement case, it is imperative that you choose which debt settlement company to hire with the utmost care. It is, after all, your money and your financial future that we are talking about. Thus, the company you work with should not only know what they are doing, but should be doing it in a very competent and professional manner.

Created: 2008.03.09

Are you paying off your credit card each month? No? You could be stacking up charges that could end with you being deeper in debt than you realize.

Created: 2008.03.09

How Much Do IVAs Cost? A breakdown of the real fees and costs associated with Individual Voluntary Arrangements.

Created: 2008.03.09

Many Americans face massive debt. It is becoming more necessary to reduce debt. Even a low amount of debt might cost you a lot and it might take very long to pay off. If you have $4000 in credit card debt and your interest rate is 14%, if you only pay the minimum payment each month it will take you 21 months to pay it off. By this time you will have paid over $5100 in interest. This article may help you decide to reduce your debt.