Consumer Credit Counseling Service
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Widow Mom
I had considered a credt counseling service, but I barely make enough ... You should try consumer credit counseling. They do not charge for helping you. ...
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- I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have horrible credit and now getting it back on track. You do not need to pay anyone to fix it for you. I just found out myself. You...
- You could check out the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Program. Good luck.
- Dear C., I am so sorry for your loss and I know your needs will be met. You have some good suggestions from the other moms. My suggestion is to find an attorney who ...
Need Advice on Those Debt Consolidation Organizations Out There!
If your in so much trouble that you have to act immediately, then go to the Consumer Credit Counseling Service. They are a non-profit and, I believe, ...
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- C., Having gone through this myself, I can say that when the right company is chosen, it can work wonders for your self esteem and for your debt. At the time I was...
- all I've ever heard is that those aren't good! I believe you can call the companies yourself and negotiate something. Good luck!
- Hi C., Check with your local Better Business Bureau. They have credit counseling. They may be able to refer you to a reputable organization. Good luck. D.
Debt Help!!
I don't know where you live at but where I am from (oklahoma City) we have a company called Consumer Credit Counseling Service and they will actually help ...
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- It sounds like you are getting a lot of good advice here. One thought that I wanted to add, though, is when it comes to using a credit counselor. It is a great program...
- I suggest the book "Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. My husband and I are in the same boat as you. We are now about half way through the book and for the first ...
- We are going through an awesome program at our church called Financial Peace University. My parents have already done it and they were able to save $1000 and pay off ...
Writ of Garnishment
This is a perfect example of WHY we need to get copies of our credit reports. ... I found out about Consumer Credit Counseling Services (www.cccsfl.org). ...
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- Hi C., I have been listening to Dave Ramsey lately and he is a big anti-credit card fan. He gives alot of great ideas on how to get out of debt and clear your name. ...
- Hi C., sorry to hear that you have been having such a rough and trying time, hope things are looking up for you and your family. Thanks for passing along such useful a...
- This is terrible and i totally understand. We got into a little bind and tried to go with a credit counseling service. Most of these are scams so be carful if you deci...
Question About Debt Consolidation!!!
I went through Consumer Credit Counseling Service about 5 years ago. First, I contacted the creditors myself to see if I could get them to lower there ...
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- I have to second the Dave Ramsey recommendation. My church is doing a Financial Peace University class that you should also consider. If you work the Dave Ramsey plan,...
- Check out Oprah's website and find the link to the "Debt Diet". She's done several shows on it where great advice was given. Good luck!!
- Hi J., I have not done debt consolidation through a company, but I can tell you what we did. We found a credit card that ran a low interest rate for a certain amou...
Debt Settlement
CCCS Consumer Credit Counseling Service is legit. I worked with them earlier this decade and got my debts payed off. They are a part of a parent company, ...
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- Beware, the ones you see on the internet and hear about on the radio are usually scams. We got taken by one company, and the atty we spoke to told us he knows of no l...
- I'm not sure of a consolidation program at this moment but I recently learned about Primerica, and they are excellent at helping you save money on the expenses that yo...
- M., There are no legit Debt Settlement companies. The only thing I would suggest is to get a loan from your bank or credit union. My back ground is 19 yrs in the...
Any One Declared Bankruptcy.
If you are in Toledo I recommend Consumer Credit Counseling Service. I had tried one I saw on TV prior to that and they were HORRID! I had made 2 payments ...
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- Although I don't have this problem (although my husband would say I spent too much!) I was wondering if you have ever thought about those debt consolidation programs? ...
- Yes I have and I don't recommend it to anyone. Its a last resort. Everybody's situation is different. How many cards do you have? What is the total amount of all the c...
- I did bankruptcy almost a year ago now. I did it by myself. With the new law into effect it goes according to the number of people in your house and how much you two m...
Credit Cards Debit
Check out www.careonecredit.com They are a Consumer Counseling service certified by the BBB. They advised me against consolidation and contacted my credit ...
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- I know it stinks and times are tough but you have to pay in the order of importance! Rent/morgage and electricity...grocries...etc...then whatever is left over you can...
- S.- I'm sure someone will have some good advice for you, but the first thing I would suggest is for you to call your credit card companies. Many times you can work...
- Im sorry you are going through Credit Card debt. The best advice I can give you is to call the CC companies and let them know about your situation. Be honest and call ...
Debt Counseling?
It might have been Consumer Credit Counseling but not sure. One thing you might try to do yourself is call the creditors and tell them you would like a ...
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- We used the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover book. You can get the workbook for it instead and I think it does about the same thing as far as providing you info. A fri...
- Call your credit card company right away and ask for a supervisor. Tell them your situation and see if they will lower your interest rate and give you a set amount to ...
- Do not use a credit counselor. I tried it a few years back and it was a total rip. They didn't start paying on anything until they got (I figured over 11,0000) and I...
Need Information on Debt Consolidation
I used a debt consolidation company called Consumer Credit Counseling and paid off all my debt ..... Need a Reputable Debt Consolidation Service/company ...
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- I would call around, or ask your bank or credit Union. Just becarful. Alot of places will offer you more money than you need, and that only gets you father into debt. ...
- Hi K., I don't have any advice for you but I feel your pain. My husband and I are struggling to make out bills. Good luck. Chris
- I used a debt consolidation company called Consumer Credit Counseling and paid off all my debt within 2 years, they were awesome and the fact that I used them did NOT ...
