Debt settlement is the process in which a company will negotiate on your behalf an amount less then the balanced owed to your creditors. Typically a good settlement company can get the total balance you owe down to about 50 percent, sometimes even less. For most people facing financial crises, that is exactly the break they need.
Today, more then ever debtors need a break from debt. The two most common methods are bankruptcy and debt settlement. Most people already know bankruptcy is the last possible resort you want to do, which leaves debt settlement.
The question is; does debt settlement actually work?
Without a doubt yes, settlement sometimes referred to as debt negotiation does work. The bigger question should be, is it right for you? Before we get into evaluating whether or not it’s right for you, let’s make sure you understand the process.
Debt settlement has swelled dramatically in it’s popularity for debtors looking to resolve their debt situation. This has increasingly being the case since the bankruptcy laws were changed in 2005 making it much harder for consumers to take that option.
For example; if you’re...