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Disclaimer: The following is for information purposes only and should not be viewed as legal advice and should not be relied upon without consulting an attorney.

It is legal for creditors to employ debt collectors to help them collect money that is due to them. However, when attempting to recover money from you, some debt collectors may resort to unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in an effort to intimidate you.

The Coronavirus Pandemic is causing financial hardship for many Americans, even forcing some to put important bills like rent on their credit cards. This could cause a massive increase in credit card debt when the pandemic is over.

Whether it's trying to keep up with the Joneses or prove worth to one's self, family member, or peer, people tend to overspend. Money has become a trigger of obsession and addiction for many. 

Getting a debt consolidation loan can be tricky. Like other types of debt management plan options, approval for the best debt consolidation loan is dependent on factors like your credit score and debt-to-income ratio. When you are already struggling to pay your creditors, you may not qualify for a debt consolidation loan that will really help you.

If reducing your credit card debt is one of your goals, turn it into a SMART goal to make it easier and simpler to achieve. By doing that, you will pluck debt resolution out of the domain of dreams and plant it firmly into reality.

The holidays can be a great time of year to spend time with your loved ones and kick back and relax. Be generous with your time and love, but make a pact with yourself this year to avoid getting caught up in the moment and being a bit more generous than you can afford to be with the material giving.

A simple Google search on “debt settlement feedback” reveals that people either love or hate their debt settlement company.

Credit cards are practical and make life easy. You can pay for groceries, holidays, and shopping with your credit card while also paying off the credit balance at the end of each month. But what happens if you can’t afford to pay the balance in full? What happens if you only pay the minimum payment and the credit card balance starts ballooning? Are you in too much credit card debt?

Some may view bankruptcy as a reasonable and common way out of debt and an opportunity for a fresh start. The damage bankruptcy does to your finances, however, is life-disrupting and lasting.

Debt relief and debt repair come in many shapes, including debt management and debt settlement. Debt management usually comes with a debt management plan (DMP) that lasts for up to 5 years: during this time, you are expected to repay your debt on more favorable terms. Debt settlement aims at settling your debt whereby you repay only part of your debt.