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When you have a mountain of bills and very little money to pay them with, your situation can be frightening. If you're living paycheck to paycheck, have you ever wondered how you'll make it if you suddenly lose your job? Thousands of people just like you have found themselves in this same situation. Perhaps you're considering bankruptcy. Before you take any action, let us help you consider your options.
Debt negotiation and settlement is a process whereby your negotiator gets your creditors to agree to take a lump sum payoff in a reduced amount as payment in full for what you owe. The creditor then reports to the credit bureaus that you no longer owe it any money.
Sometimes, all you need is a lower interest rate to find your way back to solvency. Debt negotiation can help with that, too.
Debt consolidation, on the other hand, combines all of your monthly bills into one affordable payment, with reduced interest. This does not always mean you have to have a debt consolidation loan. You should consider all of your options before making a decision on how to handle your debt.
Once you've decided to work with a debt relief company, you'll need to take the following steps:
- Gather copies of all of your bills.
- Make a list of other things you spend money on, such as groceries, bus fare, and so forth.
- Make a copy of your last two check stubs.
Take these items with you when you meet with your debt counselor or other debt relief company representative.
Credit card debt can quickly spiral out of control, particularly when you are forced to use it for survival. If you've recently lost your job or had an unexpected medical expense, the situation can go from bad to worse.
Student loan debt can often be deferred if you have been laid off or are otherwise suddenly unemployed. Check with your lender(s) to find out if such a deferment applies to your loan(s).
One debt that never goes away is federal income tax. It survives even bankruptcy, so if you owe Uncle Sam, it's best to try to work out a payment plan. Child support is another non-dischargeable debt. Keep this in mind when thinking over your available options.
Remember that it's a process, and while we would all like to get out of debt overnight, that's usually impossible. But you can take steps to help yourself resolve it as quickly as possible. Let us lend a hand.
