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Is Debt Settlement Legit?

Titan Consulting

Multiple state and federal agencies strictly regulate the debt settlement industry. All types of debt relief programs come with negative consequences, including non-profit credit counseling and bankruptcy, and will directly or indirectly negatively impact your credit score. State and Federal Regulations for Debt Settlement.

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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

If you do not qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate your debts, you may be required to pay back a significant portion of your debts under a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and still suffer the negative impact to your credit score. Chapter 7 liquidates assets and discharges qualified debts. Frequently Asked Questions.

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CFPB Obtains Ban Against Debt Relief CEO Daniel Crenshaw

Collection Industry News

– Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed order to resolve its allegations that Performance SLC, a student loan debt relief business, and Performance Settlement, a general debt-settlement company, along with their owner and CEO, Daniel Crenshaw, engaged in wrongful fee-charging practices and deceptive telemarketing.

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How to Ensure Financial Security in the Future–in 12 Steps

Credit Corp

Pay down debt. For most people, the way to do this is to get rid of unsecured debt that they carry month to month. Pay Student Loan Debt. Department of Education has extended loan payment forbearance, zero percent interest accrual, tax-free employer contribution benefits, and its pause on collections.

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Seven Ways to Get Out of Debt in 2022

Better Credit Blog

They will likely review your financial obligations and the debt you’ve accrued before presenting you with a range of options according to your financial status. Credit counselors help create budgets, offer free educational workshops, and develop plans to repay debts. Debt Settlement. But that’s not all they do.

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Freedom Debt Relief Review

Better Credit Blog

TransUnion calculates that paying off $5,000 of credit card debt at the minimum rate costs $10,000 in interest. This is where a debt relief program can help, typically with unsecured debt, meaning debt not associated with a tangible asset like a house or car. Who Is Freedom Debt Relief Best For?