A charge-off is a debt that a creditor has essentially written off and deemed "uncollectable" In order to understand how to go about disputing these, we need to dig into some details that will affect the process...

While the wisest thing to do when dealing with credit card debt, or any other debts, is to pay on time and never overextend it, some people really do not have the option or the luxury to do so...

When a debtor stops paying on a debt, a creditor will attempt to contact the debtor on the telephone and via the mail...

Whether you owe, or are owed money, bankruptcy may effect you Prime Lawyers has an experienced insolvency team who can assist both creditors and debtors with advice and legal representation in all aspects of personal bankruptcy...

It seems great when you’re driving that new Porsche you’ve always wanted or living in your two story mansion...

Chapter 11 is one of the bankruptcy chapters used by business entities to acquire debt relief It's the most commonly used chapter for small business and corporations that want to restructure their debts by entering into an extended payment plan with current creditors...

Use Collection Agencies to Your Advantage Believe it or not, collection agencies can play a positive role acting as a middleman in resolving an old debt that is legitimate and still within the statute of limitations...

The common belief of many homeowners facing a foreclosure of their home due to the inability to pay the balance of their outstanding debt on time is that they only have a limited time to be able to save their homes...

here are essentially two basic categories of debt: secured debt and unsecured debt When it comes to debt consolidation and debt negotiation, the kind of debts you have may determine what steps you can take to help pay down or get rid of your debts...

Whether you were recently divorced or decided to partner up with someone on a financial venture that went sour, chances are your credit worthiness and credit rating have taken quite the beating...

We have all been faced with a billing error and need to get it straightened out as soon as possible before we end up paying for a product that we don’t have or over paying on a product...

Do individuals have rights when they are being harassed by creditors Unfortunately, because many people are made to feel guilty when they owe money, they think that a creditor has the legal right to hound them until they pay their bills...

Very few people ever get into debt with the intention that they will not pay it off Unfortunately, life can deal us all some tricky hands, and oftentimes it is just too difficult to see this obligation through...

In this modern day and age, good credit is essential For the purposes of buying a car or home, things most would consider necessities, the consumer must have credit...

Most people who consider taking out a payday loan forget that there are many alternatives to doing so...

In the field of debt collection and delinquencies, judgments and judgement risk factors are a very real concerns...

Although most creditors are quite civil when demanding payments from their debtors, there are some creditors that tend to be too aggressive in collecting payments...

We all want to get the best rate possible when it comes to borrowing money, but how can you actually get the best deal...

Just about everyone who gets a little behind on their bills will get a friendly reminder call from a creditor...

Dealing with creditors might be very stressful and frustrating especially when facing the burden of indebtedness with limited ability to repay what you owe...

It is one of those words that can make your stomach drop It creates images of fortunes squandered, homes lost, and dreams shattered...

No one ever wants to be in debt but it happens and at that point bill consolidation is the answer It can help take back control of your finances and stop letting that debt the quality of your daily life...

(Note: this is not to be considered legal advice, and it is dealing with the hypothetical “average” elderly and/or disabled person...

Good credit is a necessity today Credit is essential if you want to own a car, home or to shop on the internet...

Have bills being piling up lately and you are unable to make payments Are you unable to make even the minimum payments on your credit cards...

When you are searching for or reading through any mortgage, there are some terms that are vitally important to how you perceive the paperwork...

A mortgage is a process of using assets as security for the compensation of a debt The term mortgage refers to the legal apparatus used in securing a property; however it is also normally used to refer to the debt secured by the mortgage...

In the last section we covered your rights against harassment and abuse by collectors We also covered some options that your creditor may have to help you resolve your delinquent debt...

Good credit has become nearly a necessity these days Credit has become almost essential to buying a car or a home (unless you have large amounts of cash lying around) and with the advent of online buying, it's generally difficult to operate without some kind of credit card...

Your credit rating is determined by your credit report If you obtain a loan from a bank, credit card company, or other loan establishment, your ability to make your payments on time is reported to a credit reporting agency...