Archive for the 'bad debt' Category

How do i settle a bad debt that has more than tripled since going into collection?

June 24th, 2009

I have been in contact with the collection agency and they said they would settle the $18,000 debt for $11,000. I do not have $11,000 nor am i able to get a loan. Is working with a debt consolidater just as bad as filing for bankrupcy? I have a family and want to buy a [...]

How to handle bad credit debt thats almost 10 years old but it still shows up on my credit reports?

June 24th, 2009

I have atleast 4 major credit debts that was in the early 90's i thought bad debt only remains on your credit for no longer than 7 years its almost over 10 years but they still show up on my credit reports. Is there anything I can go legally to take those off my credit [...]

Martin Lewis, Good Debt, Bad Debt

June 24th, 2009

Martin Lewis explains the difference between good and bad debt to students at the London School of Economics
Duration : 0:17:16

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Collection Agency

June 23rd, 2009

Debt collectors describe how they do their jobs–and why they prefer calling your relatives and neighbors!
Duration : 0:0:40

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