Can A Debt Relief Program Help You?

How do you stack up against these numbers?:
The average credit card balance per person in the United States was $6,194 in 2019—an increase of 3% compared to 2018, according to Experian's annual Consumer Credit Review.
The 2018 average FICO score was 701 in 2018 and rose to 703 in 2019. And the average FICO score for people with credit cards in 2019 was 727—which is considered very good.

A number of factors have an impact on your credit score and unsecured debt balances bumping into your spending limit can drop your score drastically. A free service like Credit Karma can help you keep track of your scores and what changes are happening to those scores and why.

What can I do when I reach a credit crises?

Do nothing, or just make minimum payments - If you’re making your minimum payments, at the very least, you aren’t accruing late fees and will not be reported for delinquency to the credit bureaus. You will stay afloat but that debt will be with you a very long time and the interest you pay will be enormous.

Win the Lottery or inherit money - odds are long at this happening. In the meantime, your debt continues to grow.

File Bankruptcy - If you are having an extreme financial crisis and you are contemplating bankruptcy, it is best to know all of the facts first. Bankruptcy should be the last resort, so just forget I brought it up.

Debt Management - A non-profit debt consolidation program (also known as a debt management plan, debt management program, credit counseling program, non-profit credit counseling program) is a creditor-sponsored program that has been advertised as a solution to individuals who are falling behind or having “trouble” paying their minimum payments each month.

Unsecured debt consolidation loan - These types of loans often have astronomical interest rates as high as 23% (or sometimes more) as well as loan origination fees. This means you will end up paying back much more than what was originally loaned to you. Individuals with multiple credit card debt, small loans, or other initiatives often find that having multiple bills to pay is very complicated. 
While your credit score may still look OK, your credit worthiness is lowered. Depending on the size of the new loan, new lenders may look at you and decide that you would not be able to make a payment on a new loan and therefore deny you for new loans.
Debt Settlement Programs - Another option of debt relief programs is debt settlement, which is also referred to as debt negotiation, debt arbitration, debt forgiveness, and credit settlement. Debt settlement is an option of different debt relief programs that is designed to help you save as much money as possible, as quickly as possible, based on your unique financial situation.
There are many factors that come into play in the debt negotiation process. These factors include the age of debt, type of debt, your income, the state you live in, your age, and many others.

What is the best way to eliminate unsecured debt?

The best choice of debt relief programs for unsecured debts is to pay back your credit cards in full by paying significantly more each month than the minimum payment.
However, if you are in a situation where you are finding that the minimum payment is causing challenges in your finances or if your accounts have already gone delinquent, the best solution is a debt relief program because settlements can be reached with unsecured creditors.
How do I choose a debt relief program?
Online reviews and 5-star ratings, years of experience, no advance fees and low overall fees, a company that works with a law firm that specializes in credit restoration, and most importantly, offers a free initial consultation.
Your next step is that initial consultation. Let's get started.



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