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Question by Mike: Has Anyone Ever Tried This Debt Settlement Strategy? In response to a question I recently asked titled “Suggestions for Debt Settlement Negotiations (Part 2 of 2)”, someone suggested the strategy outlined below. I know it sounds sleazy, but as long as it’s legal and there’s no backlash from the original Creditor for [...]

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Question by Diddle: Do I have to file this 1099-C (cancellation of debt)? I settled a debt with a credit card company. I owed them a certain amount but they offered me a settlement deal so that I could pay them less than what was fully owed and the debt would be “paid as agreed [...]

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by seiuhealthcare775nw Question by curious: My widowed mother has large credit card debt. When she passes away what will happen with this debt? She is paying a monthly insurance fee on 2 cards that would pay off the debt in case of death. Is this necessary? The fees are quite high for her limited income.. [...]

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Question by ParvardigarBaba: If I pay off my total credit card debt of k will this increase my credit score? Hello, If I pay off k which is my total amount of credit debt, will this increase my credit score? I am revising this question I just asked earlier. I have no other revolving debt [...]

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Question by curious: My widowed mother has large credit card debt. When she passes away what will happen with this debt? She is paying a monthly insurance fee on 2 cards that would pay off the debt in case of death. Is this necessary? The fees are quite high for her limited income.. Thank you [...]

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  • tim t: go for a reputed one The advantage of a debt consolidation repayment plan is that it prevents your creditors from harassing you as long as you go on
  • bdancer222: Most of the debt repair/consolation/settlement companies want their fees up front and leave you credit trashed. Check nfcc.org for listings legit non
  • Deal & Dime D: Call BBB in your state they have reports on everyone for you to review. Good luck and take your time to choose because some debt consolidation compani

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