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Bad Credit Debt Consolidation – Credit Card Payments Causing Money Problems?Posted on | November 6, 2009 | No Comments
Bad credit debt consolidation could go a long way to helping you with your credit card payments and money problems. Many current credit card holders are finding it harder and harder to make sure their bills are getting paid on time and in full. If you are like most Americans you have more than one credit card and it is extremely hard to remember when all of these bills are due.
The average number of credit cards that American households have is eight. If you have eight credit cards that means it is very likely that you have eight different credit card bill dates. Keeping up with eight different bill dates is almost impossible and the likelihood of you missing a payment is drastically higher than if you had one payment.
By consolidating your credit into one lump sum you will also reduce the number of different due dates to one! It is much easier to remember one date than eight or more. If you have missed one of these credit card payments over the last few months you know just how much your credit card interest rate can increase. Some borrowers have reported that their credit card rates have increased as much as 20% for one missed payment.
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When I filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy they put all of my debt together and I paid 1 bill a month to my lawyer,?
when researching debt consolidation it sounds like the same thing but not literally being called "bankruptcy" can someone tell me the difference?
for the bankruptcy, you pay a fraction of the amount owed for a set amount of time to the lawyer (or court, I am not certain). After that time, & money, it is discharged.
for consolidation, you get a loan to pay off the other balances in full & then pay one amount to the lender. It is not a legal process or a discounted amount.
they take all your bills
and you pay 1 sum every month.
so, I guess that lawyer got you :(
plus you are paying his fees....
In Chapter 13, you pay so much per month and after so many years, the debts are discharged.
That is a simple explanation, talk to your lawyer for more details.
In debt consolidation, you get a loan from a bank and pay all your bills off with the money for lower monthly payments. It ends up costing you a lot more in the long run, and your debts are never discharged until they are all paid off.
What should I do to handle my debt? Loans? Consolidation?
Ok so im about $6500 in debt. I have a credit score of 696 the last time I checked but recently have had a very bad run of jobs. I am now with a GREAT company (Alltel) and bring home about $2000-$3000 depending on sales. But right now im at the point to where I cannot keep up with my credit card bill, loans and unpaid debts. I need to try and get all of my bills (About 10) into 1 easy payment. Over maybe a couple years time. (Not including car payment or insurance.)
I was considering debt consolidation but then was told that my credit will be ruined and I definitely dont want that to happen but I may if theres no other alternative.
If I look into bank loans where should I try? I have a credit score of 696 but cant even get a department store credit card.
stop using the cards.
pay off the highest interest cards first.
scale back.
see a debt counseling service
Do a search for him he's great with debt solutions/finance problems.
Also, some lenders look poorly upon it later on. Some institutions believe that it really is a black mark. It will depend upon the types of deals that your particular company or lender work out, and of course, your own individual circumstance. For some with absolutely NO way out, debt consolidation is a welcome option.
Take a good hard look at all the options and plans offered, and don't let a single company pressure you into something you just can't do. Make sure that you're comfortable with the plan offered before you commit to it.
In any case, it doesn't hurt to investigate debt consolidation as an option. It doesn't cost you anything to find out more information about it.
If you want a place to start your investigating, there's information and listings for debt consolidation providers on the page listed below. You'll probably find something of use there:
http://axalda.info/debt-consolidation.html
Is it worth doing a Consolidation for Small Debt?
I am 33 and married for one year. I have about 2,000 in Medical Bills and 1,500 in Credit Card Debt. I have RA, so I am certain more Medical BIlls to follow. It gets difficult to pay al the bills on time. Any feeling about a consolidation?
How will consolidating them into one bill help?
Call all of them and work out a payment plan and try to get your interest lowered or stopped.
Then, make the minimum payments on every one of them. On the lowest dollar value, put all your extra effort toward paying it off. Once it is paid off, then roll that extra money to the next largest balance. Continue this snowball until all your debts are paid off.
You probably need to cut your expenses back to the bare minimum. Get rid of cable, cell phones, internet, etc. Lower your electric bill, gas bill, water bill, etc. Don't eat at a restaurant until your debts are under control. Take a sandwich for lunch. Cancel the gym membership.
Try to increase your income by getting a second job. If you have a car with payments, get rid of it, and buy a good dependable used car for CASH.
Go to the library and get "The Total Money Makeover". Read it and follow it carefully.
Go check out Dave's website as well. Yahoo is blocking his site again, so take out the spaces in the following:
www. Dave ramsey. com
Does getting a debt consolidation loan mess up your credit?
whats the best place to get a consolidation loan for debts with fair credit ... i dont want to mess up my credit anymore please advise...how soon an i purchase a home after getting this type of loan? i would like a starter home soon im tired of paying rent i want to consolidate all my bills into 1 payment and purchase a home please advise on situation and suggest areas to move too... thanks
Aggie is right. Debt consolidation loans in and of themselves aren't the problem. Not paying the minimum payments is. You can purchase a home immediately, too, if the credit is sufficient and the income can support both house and debt. Just don't jump into buying a house if you don't have some savings. It's easy to get in than it is to stay in sometimes.
I have a total of $10,000 debt with like, 4 credit cards...can i consolidate?
I have ripped up all credit cards but i feel like im drowning in 10,000 over me. Is there anyway or anyone who will give me (i have not so great credit) a debt consolidation loan so that i only have 1 bill a month rather than 6 minimum payments?? Thanks in advance.
You could try www.prosper.com or try to consolidtate onto one credit card that offers good balance transfer terms.
Check out http://preferred.ecreditdirectory.com/categories/balance_transfer_credit_cards for a list of balance transfer cards...
good luck
DO NOT DECLARE BANCKRUPCY, THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY, I WORK AT A BANK AND I RATHER GIVE A LOAN TO SOME ONE WHO DOESNT PAY ON TIME THAN TO SOMEONE WHO DECLARED BANKRUPCY. DECLARING BANKRUPCY FOR A LENDER MEANS YOU WILL NEVER PAY IT, WHERE AS BEING LATE ONLY TAKES YOU TO COLLECTIONISTS WHO YOU CAN PAY OVER TIME AND GET THEM OFF YOUR REPORT SOONER
http://badcredits.awardspace.com/Loan-Consolidation.htm
Unlike bankruptcy, in which debts are cancelled and your credit rating collapses completely, debt consolidation loans are essentially a type of refinancing, where several-->old loans are replaced with a new one that has more favorable terms. Your loan consultant will negotiate with creditors on your behalf, so you’ll no longer have to deal with harassing phone calls and daily mail.
Are Debt Consolidation Agency's a good idea to help lower debt?
Between my husband and i we have about 12 credit cards. I know, i know we shouldn't have gotten ourselves in this mess to begin with.
We are 22 years old, I have a steady well paying job and he is in the military. We do not have creditors calling yet, but we are struggling to pay the minimum payments. 1 of his credit cards did get recently charged off.
I tried shopping for Debt Consolidation Agency's and the one i looked into was going to charge us a $2,750 service fee! Is this normal?
Our total debt in Credit Cards alone is appox. $18,000 (not including car payments, household bills etc.)
HELP!!! If not a Debt Consolidation Agency, then what? And if i go with a Consolidation Agency will it affect my credit?
You don't have to go to a debt consolidation agency. You can try one of the banks or financial service companies too.
There is one company out there that analyzes your debt and see if you qualify to consolidate through them for free. If you qualify with them, the cost to consolidate or refinance is included with the loan. When you consolidate your debt into one monthly payment, usually the monthly payment is lower. This means, you saved some money.
But the company doesn't stop there. They show you how to get smart with the savings. They use some of your saving and apply it to the principal and the rest of your savings is invested in mutual funds. By adding more principal to the payment, this will get you out of debt sooner. The program has a free bi-weekly payment option as well. Paying bi-weekly will get you out of debt even sooner than just paying monthly.
Fees associated with consolidating debt or refinancing usually cost a couple thousand dollars. There is so much fees involved to do it. Its like you buying your first home and there are fees involved in getting that mortgage.
credit counseling or debt consolidation? so confused!!!?
my husband and i are in credit card debt 35,000.. medical bills around 1,800 and school loan about 5,600... we are paying them all the minimum and killing ourselves doing so. we both work and hard to so please no answers about a second job. we are renting right now and are always late paying rent and car payments and our car was just repo last night. we are stuck right now and really don't want to file bankrup. my question is since we are a paying things on time can we even do credit counseling or debt consolitation? i heard that you need to be behind on your debts is that true? and what is the difference between credit counseling and debt consolidation. thank you very much for the help...
Be careful, the dirty little secret about credit counseling is that most are actually collection agencies.
They collect the debt for the bank, at usually pennies on the dollar, then turn around and get you to pay say 60 cents on the dollar, the difference is their profit.
Credit counselors do NOT work for free, and most make lots of money and are unscrupulous, so be very careful.
They promise you the moon but can't always deliver.
Not all banks go along with the CCC program, and many will negotiate with you directly at a better rate, if you just ask.
There is no simple answer just be careful, and research the company you choose thoroughly.
i have 5+ yrs of credit card debt and the bills are in collections. will consolidation help me?
I have 5+ yrs of credit card debt and also had a repo about 2 1/2 yrs ago. I am able to begin getting my bills paid. Will credit consolidaton help or should I contact my creditors and set up payment arrangements. I have a least 5 credit cards, hospital bills, and a student loan. What is my best option?
In the long run, consolidation will not help you. Mostly because consolidation fixes the symptom and not the problem. The root problem is most likely the fact that you can't control your spending.
Instead, get out of debt on your own. In doing so, you'll train yourself not to impulse.
Here's what I'd recommend:
1) Get on a written budget and use cash where you typically overspend.
2) Get $1,000 in the bank ASAP to deal with emergencies
3) Pay off your debt smallest to largest balance. Focus on that small debt and pay it off ASAP. Pay only minimum payments on the rest.
You can contact the companies and see if they'll settle, BUT they only will if you're behind on payments. Plus, this will have a negative effect on your credit report.
My wife and I teach a class on personal finance and have been able to help many singles/couples get out of debt quickly following the process I described above.
In this 13 week course the average family pays off $5,700 in debt and saves $2,300. So, I know this stuff works.
Contact me directly if you have any specific questions.
I hope this helps.
Scott.........
Debt Consolidation or Bankruptcy?
My live-in-fiance has HORRIBLE credit, & as of right now we are renting & financing 2 cars. Everthing including credit cards & cell phone contracts are under my name, eventually we want to buy a house, but either way we need to fix his credit. Alot of the debt is unpaid hospital bills (was unemplyed for 8 mnths & in those months he got very ill & no ins.) and some of the debt are from when he was younger & abused credit cards.
He owes a bank $800 & now cant even get a back account under his name.
I would say 1/2 of his debt is from 8yrs ago & the other 1/2 (hospital bills) are current.
My question is should he try to consolidate the debt or just file for bankruptcy. His medical bills are about $12,000 alone. Misc debt is about $5,000.
I suggest you both get on a plan to get out of debt. Him filing for bankruptcy won't help you both get a house and debt consolidate or relief programs can look like a bankruptcy.
He needs to learn how to deal with the creditors. I hope he is OK now and I it sounds like he has a new job.
I suggest a couple things, First read "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey, he has a great plan with dealing with creditors and how to get out of debt and how to buy a house and how to save, etc. Next, if you are thinking about getting married both of you attend FPU, Dave Ramsey's 13 week program about financial peace and get on the same game plan with money. He also has a syndicated talk show each afternoon, you can find a station near you on his website or you can listen to it live (or archived) on his website.
If his only debt is $17,000 he should be able to get out of this in the next 2 years, if you both concentrate and work with intensity. Both of you may look at selling the cars and getting cheaper ones just to get through this.
BTW, renting is fine. Eventually you should want to buy a house/condo, etc but if you are debt and buy, you will get in more debt because something will break and you won't have the money to fix it. Take it from someone that has been there, done that!
Good luck!
Debt consolidation vs. debt management?
What is the difference? What should I go with to help pay off my debt quickly?
Little background - Decent credit (690-710 range). Husband has several credit cards and I don't know the total debt, I have 1 (with a $1400 balance). To combat the high CC rates, we managed to get a line of credit, with an interest rate of around 16%. We moved some off to that, but have ended up adding a little more debt to the CC (hospital bills and such). We always pay more than minimum on the cards, and the LOC has a base minimum, but we have an auto payment that pays, I think, $50 over minimum.
What's my best strategy? Trying to stick with it with the LOC, moving things over as the balance gets lower and paying above minimums on the highest interest rate cards, etc...or trying to throw this to a debt management company?
I would really LOVE to find a consolidation loan on my own that's lower than the LOC rate. I just want to pay this debt back quickly and with the lowest rate possible.
The L.O.C. payment is also adjustable, it changes each month as the balance gets lower, its always a % of the balance remaining, that's why we tacked on the $50. I can't really change that to a set amount, though that does allow us some flexibility in moving cards over later on.
Oh and my credit card account is closed, so I cannot negotiate a better rate to pay them off, according to their CS rep. Is this true?
To be honest don't believe all of the hype that you hear surrounding DMPs. Negative hype I mean. I myself am currently in one and for those of you that are not, or have never been, please refrain from giving others advice that is not accurate. All you will do is scare people.
Do understand though that most companies charge a SMALL fee for their services. They negotiate with your creditors for you to get you a lower interest rate. This is something that you can do on your own but not with ALL creditors. I will not name names, but a few of my creditors refused to lower my interest rates until my DMP contacted them in my place. After this is completed you are expected to pay the agreed amount each month to the DMP and the DMP then disperses this amongst your creditors. You'll want to make sure that you pay the DMP at least 2 weeks before the original due date of your creditors since that is how long it seems to take the DMP to pay everyone. Debt consolidation is bit different since it combines all of your debts and pays them off with a loan that you pay back over time.
Just so you know my credit score is NOT trashed. I've always monitored it closely and noticed that yes, my score (started at 698) had dropped significantly at the beginning of the plan (to 630), but after four to five months of consistent solid payments, my credit score rose up to 680. So no, bad credit is not something that will haunt you the rest of your life with a DMP. You won't be able to use your cards, nor should you incur any more debt while you are on the plan and you will notice a significant drop in your accumulated debt. My plan began in January of 2007 and will end in July of 2010.
I believe that a lot of people confuse debt management with debt settlement. With debt settlement, they can charge large fees (found out through research) and your credit score does have the potential to plummet. Debt management is not a precursor to bankruptcy; debt settlement is.
Hope this helps somewhat.
Bill Consolidation
Are you having difficulty in repaying your bills? There is a way to help you repay your entire bills. Sometimes we have a difficulty to take care our financial condition; having a problem with the bill payments and you are currently notification from creditors’ phone calls. Getting involved with debt problem can make a really disturbing condition in your life. Rethinking again if you want to apply a debt. And nowadays we can find so many companies that offer helping people who get into problem with their debt. They offer so many things in order to release the customer problem with their debt.
Now we can have the solution, and It is called bill consolidation. Bill consolidation is a way to combine all of your debt and make it into one payment in each month. By consolidating your bills, you are able to lower your interest rate up to 5%. It will be better for you to consolidate your bill rather than taking another loan to repay your previous loans.
Some people are confused with the term bill consolidation vs bankruptcy. Well, both repayment methods required you to continue repaying your debts in easier way and any ages are allowed to take the method of repayment. Bill consolidation can ease your stress to repay all your bills in only one payment per month. Most of bill consolidation companies can help you to get lower interest rate for the loans. Bankruptcy is a procedure to remove or repay debts under the protection of the government. It can help you with mortgages, credit card bills, and medical bills.
For your credit card debts, you can also consolidate your debt into one card. But you should take a deeper research when you want to choose the company for the debt consolidation. If you want to know further about bill consolidation information, you can open billconsolidationcare.com.
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