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FAQs About Debt Management Plans

Debt Guru

A debt management plan (DMP) is an agreement between a debtor (that’s you, the person in debt) and a creditor (think: your bank or your credit card company) that tackles your outstanding debt. If you’re feeling buried under the weight of multiple debts, a DMP might be the solution to escape the crush.

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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?

Credit Corp

Credit Counseling Immediate credit impact: None expected Long-term credit impact : None expected A credit counselor is a professional adviser who helps you manage and repay your debt. Learning how to choose a credit counselor who can meet your needs is essential.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On November 3, Colorado State Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that state regulators reached an agreement with a Florida-based debt management company over violations of the Colorado Debt Management Services Act.

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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

That means judgment creditors can seek debt payment from more than your wages and bank accounts. Creditors must follow the law when applying a judgment to take, or seize, your property. Non-exempt property can be taken to help meet a judgment debt. These payments are sent to the judgment creditor until your debt is paid.

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What is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

So, what happens when you don’t pay a bill or repay a debt? The company, creditor or collection agency has legal ways to pursue payment. The court enters a judgment against you if your creditor wins their claim or you fail to show up to court. Non-exempt property can be taken to help meet a judgment debt.

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You’re in Debt: 9 Terms to Know

The Kaplan Group

These provisions mean that you may owe interest on unpaid debts. You may also be responsible for paying the costs of the creditor hiring a collection agency or legal costs. Credit Counselor. A credit counselor is certified and trained in consumer credit, money and debt management, and budgeting.

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Freedom Debt Relief Sued for Misleading Consumers

Debt Free Colorado

“Freedom deceived consumers about its clout with creditors that it knows do not negotiate with debt-settlement companies, made some customers negotiate on their own, and misled consumers about its fees and their accounts. Today’s lawsuit seeks to stop the deception and get compensation for consumers Freedom cheated.”.