Chances are, when you're reading this article, you've typed this particular set of keywords in the search box: free debt consolidation. And without a doubt, a number of articles came out as a result, this being one of them, or else you just happened to stumble upon this accidentally.
No matter, the next thing I'm sure of is that as you sum up the articles made available for your convenience, the range of content varies, mainly because of the ambiguous term "free". One article could be talking about free debt consolidation with free pertaining to no service fee needed. Another article could see that as free information being given out about debt consolidation.
But this article has the foresight of predicting that happening in advance so we'll be discussing both possibilities in the following paragraphs.
Although everything comes with a price, some organizations or companies do make free debt consolidation possible.. in a way. If you reckon, debt consolidation is having a person or a company assist you in taking care of your bills. This service usually does not come for free but there are credit counseling agencies that are non-profitable who do give you free debt consolidation, but only within reason, of course. And sadly, that's all there is to it.
Now this one, I can say more about. Most debt consolidation companies, if not all, offer free consultations. In those free consultations, you can ask about everything that confuses you, from A-Z and they would answer your questions patiently. After all, what's a few pints of saliva if ultimately, you find you like the debt consolidation program they're offering? And there are all those free information over the Internet that you can read. Some websites provide information regarding the debt consolidation companies to watch out for and tips to get yourself out of a debt consolidation contract. There was even one article that I came across that was adamantly against debt consolidation companies in general. Furthermore, he goes ahead to warn readers from companies that supposedly provide people with debt settlement and debt negotiation. Those companies are reputedly worse because the tactics and means they use are, say, paralegal.
In any case, whether you may be searching information about free information or free fees for debt consolidation, it's better to think things about a thousand times over before making a decision. It's a sad fact of life that only a few things in life come for free and information and debt consolidation are not excluded. Information that is free may be erroneous or lacking in evidential support. Debt consolidation that is free, on the other hand, may not be free at all and may simply add on to your financial worries.
Therefore, it's better to be wary than sorry. Don't trust what
comes to you for free right away. It's better to trust debt consolidation
programs that have clear cut costs and fees rather than debt consolidation
programs that, albeit free of charge, have terms too ambiguous for one's
sake. At least, with debt consolidation programs that have charges, you know
exactly what you're getting into. The terms and conditions are clear
so you know what you're giving up and what you'll be receiving
in return.
7 Ways to Spot a Credit Repair Scam
If you've recently had an application turned down because of bad credit, you know the importance of good credit as well as anyone. Having bad credit can make life a little inconvenient. You might find yourself paying high security deposits or getting turned down for credit cards, loans, and even jobs.
Credit repair services look very attractive when your credit is damaged. Many consumers who've used these companies have found themselves out of hundreds, even thousands of dollars, with no better credit than when they started. Credit repair scams are rampant and it's up to you to recognize them. Read 7 Ways to Spot a Credit Repair Scam.
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7 Ways to Spot a Credit Repair Scam originally appeared on About.com Credit / Debt Management on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 00:56:07.
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...(more)12 Reasons Your Budget Isn't Working
Are you about to give up budgeting because you can't get your budget to work? Check out these 12 reasons your budget isn't working before you throw in the towel. Usually when budgets go wrong, it's because of the method, not the budget itself.
Budgets are an essential tool to getting out of debt and staying there. So don't give up on your budget just yet. Try to figure out what's not working, fix that problem, and give your budget another try.
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12 Reasons Your Budget Isn't Working originally appeared on About.com Credit / Debt Management on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 02:02:18.
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...(more)Beware Email and Phone Credit Card Scams
Credit card thieves come up with more clever ways of tricking you into giving your credit card information. They like to pose as your credit card company, calling or emailing you to alert you to trouble with your account. Be suspicious any phone calls or emails you receive from someone claiming to with your bank or card company.
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Beware Email and Phone Credit Card Scams originally appeared on About.com Credit / Debt Management on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 00:09:39.
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...(more)The Debt Collector Could Be Checking Your Facebook
If you tell the debt collector you're about to file bankruptcy today, you probably shouldn't post pictures of your new Corvette tomorrow. Otherwise, the debt collector could use that information against you. The Arizona Daily Star report tells of a the debt collector who discovered information on Facebook and used it to confront a businessman who'd lied about his inability to pay a $17,500 debt. That confrontation got him to pay up.
There's nothing in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that prevents debt collectors from checking your Facebook or other social networking page. Fortunately, they can't use it to reveal that you owe a debt.
The best way to keep debt collectors off your Facebook page is to make it private and visible only to people you know. Of course, telling the truth about your financial status won't hurt either.
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The Debt Collector Could Be Checking Your Facebook originally appeared on About.com Credit / Debt Management on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 23:06:02.
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...(more)Could This Be the Best Cashback/Balance Transfer Card Ever?
How does this sound for a cash rewards deal? Five percent cashback on gas purchases, two percent on groceries, and one percent on everything else. What about a 4.99% interest rate on balance transfer for two years?
This is a real credit card offer, from a real bank, but I must admit, there's a catch - you must be a member of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union. The good news is - there are seven ways to join the credit union and one of them could apply to you.
Read our review of the PedFed Platinum Cashback Rewards Card to learn more about the credit card offer.
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Could This Be the Best Cashback/Balance Transfer Card Ever? originally appeared on About.com Credit / Debt Management on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 03:00:22.
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