Debt settlement strategies can help you work with creditors to settle your bills and get out of debt quickly. Before beginning debt settlement negotiations you must understand the difference between secured and unsecured debt and how to settle your bills. Debts that are Good Candidates for Settlement Unsecured debt includes (but is not necessarily limited […]
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Debt Settlement Scams
Debt settlement scams are around. The poor economy coupled with the bank bailout in the early part of the recent recession has brought in a new wave of companies and marketing advertising services as part of the “Debt Mediation Initiative.” Don’t let the “Debt Mediation Initiative” catch you off guard! Let it be noted once […]
About DebtSteps & Our Debt Relief Guide
Learning about debt consolidation and money management. This site came about because we firmly believe there is a time and circumstance for each debt relief option discussed on this site. Our goal is to provide as much debt relief information as we can, so you can determine which debt relief option is best for you, […]
Debt Management Explained
Debt Management is knowing your debt habits. If you know what triggers your spending, you can control your impulses, avoid your debt traps, and finally get permanent debt relief. Understanding Debt Traps Once you realize where your money goes, you can take the necessary steps to avoid the same habits that got you into debt. […]
What Is Debt Free?
This a term thrown about all over the place. It’s also a very misunderstood concept. Definitions run the range from not being in debt ever again to using money management to control debt and learning how use credit to your advantage. It’s having credit available, using it wisely, saving religiously, and planning accordingly. What Is […]
Dazed and confused
by Cheryl (Hemet, Ca, USA) We have refinanced our home many times (dumb), except when it was to lower the rate. Most times, we used equity to pay off auto loans, pay credit card debt. Therefore, we ended up with more debt and proceeded to keep using credit cards, which always seemed to be soooooooo […]
9 Ways You Can Cut Credit Card Debt
If it seems like you’re drowning in credit card debt and you’ll never get out, don’t panic! Here are some fast ways that you can cut credit card debt, even if you don’t think you have any extra money. Pay More Than the Minimum Payment Have you looked at the real amount of your minimum […]
Your Credit Score & Debt Relief
Understanding how your credit score can affect your path to credit repair, will help you make better financial decisions in the long run. To begin with, you may be wondering what a Beacon or FICO rating is, and how it is used by creditors to determine your credit worthiness. It is an industry standard for […]
Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
Now that the worst is over, this is the time for you to overhaul your credit rating by developing good habits. Here’s what you are mostly likely to expect as you exit bankruptcy. Dangerous Credit Card Offers: Right after a bankruptcy filing, your credit will likely be weak. You’ll probably want to begin rebuilding credit […]
Credit Reports & Debt Management
You can learn how to evaluate your credit file for debt management. You can easily have access to your file, as well as information on how to read and evaluate your reports in general terms. Review the bureau coding to make sure you understand your credit, no one should know your credit better than you […]