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Charles asks…

What is the best website for Christian debt consolidation?

I have been reviewing different websites for help with my credit card debt. Because of religious beliefs I am hoping to find someone that can offer Christian debt consolidation. Does anyone know who are the best Christan debt consolidators?

credit card expert answers:

I have been a reporter and author on the debt industry for over 4 years. I have reviewed several companies in regards to Christian debt consolidation as several of my readers have asked this exact question. The main thing to look for is a company that offers several options, a free consultation, and has an excellent BBB rating. I have tried over 35 different services and this one has been the best above all others:

http://www.ChristianDebtConsolidation.com

You will notice that it has a legitimate website URL and is not being used for marketing purposes like the other answers submitted to this question.

Paul asks…

Debt Consolidation? Bankruptcy? What should I do!? :-(?

In desperate need of a kind soul with lots of financial knowledge and a the time to read my story.

Today, I found out the hard way that my wife of 1 year (girlfriend/fiancee of 7 years) is in a LOT of credit card debt. She had managed to keep it from me all this time but today checking the mail I saw something that peaked my interest and confronted her.

After a lot of yelling, cooler heads finally prevailed and I realized the situation needs to be addressed NOW. She has about $9,000 in debt racked up among 8 different credit lines, and the interest rate on a couple of them are insanely high (20%!).

I have never had any type of financial issues so I am at a complete loss on how to handle this. As it is, the majority of her paycheck goes to just paying the minimum payments and with the high interest rates, the principal amount is barely going down. The debt will never get paid off this way!

I’ve read mixed reviews about using debt consolidation. Some say it’ll lower your payments and put everything in one convenient bill but some say it’s a total scam and will destroy your credit.

Some say Bankruptcy is a better option but at this point she’s not deliquent on any of her accounts. Like I said, she CAN pay the minimum each month, but it leaves her very little left and the debt isn’t going down very fast.

I’ve also read that you can call the various credit card companies and negotiate a lower interest rate, but I’m not sure they would do this since she’s still paying them every month.

Lastly, I heard going to the bank and trying to get a debt consolidation loan yourself is a good idea. I’m not sure if we’d get enough to cover the debt because I have no idea where her credit is at but so far this seems like the most sane idea.

Ok, that being said, please help! :-(

We have already resolved to buckle down and do a budget. I’ve always been able to keep a budget but she can’t, but that’s going to change now that I actually KNOW about this debt. But right now I’m wondering what the best course of action is to get us out of debt ASAP! It seems that just paying the 8 credit card companies as much as we can every month will work but take a while. I’m in for the long haul but if there’s a quicker way I’m up for it!

Thanks in advance!
Thanks for you quick and concise answer to my debt question, Rick.

Just a follow up regarding consolidation: What if we were to go to the bank and get a loan for $9,000 (roughly the amount owed to the credit card companies) and managed to get a lower interest rate than the credit cards? We could then pay off all the credit cards and instead have one loan with the same principal amount but a lower insterest rate. Wouldn’t that essneitally be trading the high-interest credit cards for a lower-interest loan?

Thanks again!

credit card expert answers:

$9,000 is not a big deal at all.

If any are seriously past due, you can call them and make an offer for much less than she owes. Just make sure to get the agreement in writing, then mail a money order (not a check) along with a copy of the letter. Keep the original letter and copy of the money order FOREVER.

For the rest, make all the minimum payments every month. Take EVER EXTRA DOLLAR you have and put it to the lowest balance. Once that is paid off (which should be quickly), start applying that amount to the next one. Continue the debt snowball until you are out of debt.

To do this you have to cut out ALL unneeded expenses. Don’t eat out, don’t buy new clothes, get rid of the cable, get rid of the cell phone, etc..

If needed, get an extra part-time job (or two).

Just buckle down and pay it off. IF you booth work hhard at it you could easily pay it off in less than a year.

In the meantime PAY ONLY CASH OR DEBIT for everything.

DON’T CONSOLIDATE. Rolling everything into one payment does NOTHING to get you out of debt, and it frees up all those credit cards so she can charge up more junk. Your problem is not having to write a bunch of checks each month so consolidation won’t help.

William asks…

Who do you recommend for a good debt consolidation service? Any personal experiences?

I have approximately $15K in various credit card and hospital bill debt. I am looking for a good company that does debt consolidations/loans.

There are lots and lots of companies available but i’ve heard there are both good and bad ones out there. Personal experiences are highly important so if you have any – please share them.
Also, is there any rating/review service or consumer guide that has written about this field? Web Links?

credit card expert answers:

I have experience of credit card debt..At that time I took the the help of the debt consolidation service help..But then After I realized that it would be better if took debt settlement service instead of deb consolidation. So just visit the debtconsolidation123.net. It’s really great.

Mark asks…

How can I establish business credit separate from personal?

I have my own business and it has been around for over 4 years. My business has excellent credit including 3 credit cards and multiple vendors that I buy equipment and hardware from. I am going through a debt consolidation/reduction plan right now and have charged off 3 credit cards and paid a reduced amount as a settlement so basically my personal credit isn’t in great shape.

Citibank recently cut my credit limit on a BUSINESS credit card from $15,000 down to $2000 stating that they reviewed my personal credit and based on their review they lowered the limit on my BUSINESS credit card. How is this possible for them to base my business credit on a personal credit review?

I was in the middle of a business trip and was unable to pay for the rest of my meals and hotel because I only carry one credit card since it had a more than adequate limit. Needless to say it was a mess to scramble to find money to pay for food and expenses the last week of the trip.

credit card expert answers:

First thing is you need a DUNS number, which is a credit account for your business. When you set up an account with them you would be asked to list your vendors with which you have payment terms. The DUNS organization will then contact them to verify your information.

John asks…

I owe $35000 on credit cards.Worked with a Debt Mgt company who essured they can settle it for $590 / 36 month?

Is it a good or bad? I worked with Creditors directly, but no use.. They never come down on the APR.. still 29.99%. I never missed on payments.. Only bad thing I did for 2 cards are I forgot to remove the automatic payment option from my old checking account in May and Jun.. With that mistake, they gone up on my APR’s and missing payments. They will review my account only after 12 months of ontime payments… ? So, I started working with various debt consolidation companies, they offered for $590 / 36 months which includes($200 for the company).. But in their terms, they cannot guarantee any.. Can we trust such of these companies? When I calculate, I am not even paying all to the credit cards…Not sure if its a good practice? What happens to the credit score and profile if continue with Debt Mgt companies? Please share if any had any past experience or any suggestions .. Thanks in advance

credit card expert answers:

DON”T DO THIS!

Stay away from any “debt consolidation” company that promises to cut your debt and payments in half through debt settlement….This is a risky tactic of deliberately ceasing all payments to creditors and forcing your accounts into default to attempt settlements. You pay a monthly fee to a debt consolidator….this entire fee goes towards building a settlement account and to the consolidator’s fees to “settle” your accounts in the future. Your credit card companies will deliberately not be paid so that all the accounts will default/charge-off so that they can attempt settlements at around 50%. If you are current on your accounts, this process will ruin your credit rating for sure. Debt settlement is like a roll off the dice with your finances…You can never predict how your creditors will respond to the deliberate defaulting of your accounts…they might settle at 50%…or they might serve you a summons, take you to court…and if they win, you could be looking at wage garnishment.

Many people who sign up with “debt consolidation” firms incorrectly assume that they have the power to force your creditors to accept settlements…they don’t. Your creditors have the right to refuse settlements and take you to court.

See this as an example of what can go wrong with debt settlement:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/Credit-Debt-Services/Debt-Settlement-Amer/debt-settlement-america-dsa-6a285.htm
http://www.ripoffreport.com/Credit-Debt-Services/Able-Debt-Settlement/able-debt-settlement-adsi-adsi-86832.htm

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One option is entering a Debt Management Plan (DMP) with a non-profit credit counselor like CCCS (Consumer Credit Counseling Services). Contact your local Red Cross for a referral to the local Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS). They can negotiate reduced interest and payments. They will require you to stop using all credit and to cut up your cards. Your credit report will be updated to “enrolled in debt management.” This does not damage your credit, but it may make it difficult to obtain new credit while you are enrolled in their program….so don’t use this service if you anticipate applying for a new apartment, car loan or mortgage anytime soon, as you would might be denied while you’re enrolled in the CCCS debt management program…

CCCS counselors will often tell people to not file for bankruptcy when they really should. If your debt is overwhelming relative to your income/assets and the reduced payments negotiated by CCCS simply will not work, then you should think about filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

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