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What can you expect after completing a debt relief program?

The program you choose matters Debt settlement is negotiating with a creditor or collection agency to settle a debt for less than what you owed. Sounds nice, right? Well, it is, at least if you understand the potential downsides and how they may affect you. Debt settlement is likely going…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 31, 2019
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What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?

Most of us have had a bill or two in collections. Have you ever received a phone call or dunning letter from a creditor or collection agency? Whether you fell behind on your financial obligations or simply forgot to pay a bill, you've probably received a reminder about your debt.…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 28, 2019
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Staying Out of Debt After Completing a Relief Program

Your debt is finally gone... now what? Going through a relief program can be stressful, and you can’t avoid taking a few hits. However, completing a successful debt relief program is a great feeling; your debts are finally paid off and you can officially “start over”. But, old habits die…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 26, 2019
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How Much Debt is Too Much?

The financial struggle is all too real. Most Americans have debt. So, if you're like the average American earning a low wage, there's a good chance you're part of this number. A certain level of debt is fine, especially if it has to do with a financial goal like owning…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 26, 2019
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Debt Settlement vs Bankruptcy

Debt settlement vs. Bankruptcy, you have options. Many people get chills when they hear the word “bankruptcy”. Often because we associate it with losing all our money, destroying our credit, and living on the streets... a bit dramatic, but it is a significant decision to make. For some people, it…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 26, 2019
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What is the true cost of debt?

Debt comes at a cost, and not just the obvious one. Luckily, there are tools available to consumers to help them understand and prepare for the true cost of debt. To put it simply, your cost of debt is the total amount of interest paid of the term of a…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 26, 2019
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Consumer protection against collection agencies

Consumer protection and your rights It’s never fun to go through financial hardships in life; this is worsened when you’re being troubled by creditors and collection agencies. Many of these companies use aggressive, and sometimes illegal, methods of collecting a debt. Consumer protection and enforcement of your rights is of…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 13, 2019
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Simple strategies for paying off debt in 2019

Get out of debt in 2019, is it possible? Debt can be a serious roadblock to progress, especially in this present economy. As of February 2019, the United States was reported to have accumulated a $22 trillion outstanding debt. While that may be discouraging, there are some simple strategies for…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 12, 2019
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The real cost of payday loans and cash advances

How Do Payday Loans and Cash Advances work? Payday loans and cash advances are expensive. If you take nothing else from this article, take that. They are one of, if not the highest costing line of credit available to consumers. They offer a means of getting small loans before payday,…
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Consumer First FinancialMarch 5, 2019

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