Rachel asked:

I have been in a debt management program with a local credit counseling service for about 8 months. My parents have offered to co-sign a loan so I can pay off the cards. The loan with the bank is a lower interest rate than the cards and will pay them off faster with a lower payment each month. Should I pay the cards directly or go through the credit counseling service? Which is better for my credit score?

Jennifer M asked:

So I am thinking debt management or debt consolodation would work better then bankruptcy, but my husband did debt consolodation about 5 years ago, and we were told it looks as bad as a bankruptcy. It actually negatively effects your credit. Is this true with all the companies?

EMB asked:

We are about to begin a debt management plan through CCCS. One of the first questions on the application is do you have over $1000 in medical bills. Why do they ask this? Will they help with these bills?

mom24athome asked:

I want to eliminate the rest of my credit card debt. I see the ads for debt management services where they work with your creditors to reduce your interest rates, then combine all of your debt together, where you pay them one payment per month. My husband thinks this will reflect negativly on our credit report. Has anyone ever done this, and were you succesful in eliminating debt? Did it affect your credit rating in a nigative manner? I think that most people in America today, have alot of consumer debt, but I see many poeple who aren’t worried about it, and only pay the monthly minimums each month. I have been there before, but I am ready to pay it all off. What do you think? I would love to hear from anyone who has used these services before, or any other great idea to pay it all off, without taking out any more loans. Thanks!

Chixdiggit asked:

I’m currently in a situation where I’ve collected more debt than I can manage and the interest payments are staggering.
Besides telling me how I can better spend my money, I’m wondering how a debt management company could help me?
I own a house. Would they somehow tie the debt into my mortgage payments?
Basically – what can they do for me that the bank can’t?
Boss – why not spam less serious questions?

emjaydee04 asked:

Im a 22 year old full time college student with a part time job. About three months ago I joined in charge debt solutions because I thought it would be easier for me to manage my credit card bills that way. However now after joining, I’m realizing that Im unable to keep up with the payments Im making to them. It’s like after my other bills and this payment are taken out every month, I hardly have any money left and I think I’ve put myself in a bind. If I leave the program now will this mess up my credit, will it make it harder for me to join a debt management program in the future, will my creditors be resistant to work things out with me in the future because of this? I simply just can’t afford to be in the program now.

rejavanation asked:

I did an internet search and all lead me to already established debt programs. I want to set up my own debt management program, which can negotiate with creditors, consolidate loans etc… How do I get started?
I reiterate: There are literally thousands of debt management, consolidation, counseling website and resources. I am not looking to manage my own debts, I looking to start a debt management program for other people. I want to know what grants to apply for to begin a start up program. I want to know what regulations, fees, licenses I need to start my own debt management program so that others can come to me for debt consolidation services.

dru asked:

(In detail, when a company does a credit check, does being in a debt management program effect the chances of employment? I have never been late with payments or went through bankruptcy. I signed up to reduce interest rates. Your honest feedback would be appreciated.

eHow asked:

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gangstaG asked:


I’m looking for the most reputable top knotch debt management company to go with to settle some debts from my younger years..I’ve heard stories though of people getting ripped off and scammed by these “so called companies” So can I ask out there anyone know a good company to go with?