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		<title>Loan Modification Press Release</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bank of America Announces Nationwide Homeownership Retention
Program for Countrywide Customers
Nearly 400,000 Countrywide Borrowers Could Benefit After Program Launches December 1

CALABASAS, CA - Bank of America today announced the creation of a proactive home retention program that will systematically modify troubled mortgages with up to $8.4 billion in interest rate and principal reductions for nearly 400,000 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="copy1" align="center">Bank of America Announces Nationwide Homeownership Retention<br />
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<p class="copy" align="center"><strong><em>Nearly 400,000 Countrywide Borrowers Could Benefit After Program Launches December 1</em></strong>
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<p class="copy">CALABASAS, CA - Bank of America today announced the creation of a proactive home retention program that will systematically modify troubled mortgages with up to $8.4 billion in interest rate and principal reductions for nearly 400,000 Countrywide Financial Corporation customers nationwide.</p>
<p>The program was developed together with state Attorneys General and is designed to achieve affordable and sustainable mortgage payments for borrowers who financed their homes with subprime loans or pay option adjustable rate mortgages serviced by Countrywide and originated prior to December 31, 2007. Bank of America acquired Countrywide July 1, 2008.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are confident that together with the Attorneys General we have developed a comprehensive program that provides more solutions than ever before to assist troubled borrowers and put them back on the path to sustained home ownership,&#8221; said Barbara Desoer, president, Bank of America Mortgage, Home Equity and Insurance Services. &#8220;Since acquiring Countrywide in July, we have committed significant resources and developed innovative programs to help as many Countrywide customers as possible stay in their homes.&#8221;</p>
<p>Countrywide mortgage servicing personnel will be equipped to serve eligible borrowers with new program elements by December 1, 2008 and will then begin proactive outreach to eligible customers. Foreclosure sales will not be initiated or advanced for borrowers likely to qualify until Countrywide has made an affirmative decision on the borrower&#8217;s eligibility.</p>
<p>The centerpiece of the program is a proactive loan modification process to provide relief to eligible borrowers who are seriously delinquent or are likely to become seriously delinquent as a result of loan features, such as rate resets or payment recasts.</p>
<p>Various options will be considered for eligible customers to ensure modifications are affordable and sustainable. First-year payments of principal, interest, taxes and insurance will be targeted to equate to 34 percent of the borrower&#8217;s income. Modified loans feature limited step-rate interest rate adjustments to ensure annual principal and interest payments increase at levels with minimal risk of payment shock. Modification options include, among others:</p>
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<li>FHA refinancing under the HOPE for Homeowners Program;</li>
<li>Interest rate reductions, which may be granted automatically through streamlined processing; and</li>
<li>Principal reductions on Pay Option adjustable rate mortgages that restore lost equity for certain borrowers.</li>
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<p class="copy">The program applies to eligible mortgage loan customers serviced by Countrywide and who occupy the home as their primary residence. Under the national program, Countrywide will not charge eligible borrowers loan modification fees, and Countrywide will waive prepayment penalties for subprime and pay option ARM loans that it or its affiliates own. Some loan modifications will be subject to compliance with servicing contracts and some will require investor approval.</p>
<p>&#8220;Now more than ever homeowners and home buyers are looking to Bank of America as the lender they trust and as a leader that can renew America&#8217;s confidence in home ownership,&#8221; said Desoer. &#8220;Combined with our strong track record in responsible lending and previously announced lending practices commitments, this bold new program makes it clear that Bank of America is committed to be the leader in responsible mortgage lending practices.&#8221;</p>
<p>As part of agreements to resolve outstanding claims against Countrywide by certain states, borrowers in participating states will additionally be eligible to access their share of:</p>
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<li>A Foreclosure Relief Program of $150 million on a nationwide basis for payment to eligible Countrywide servicing customers who suffered foreclosure or are currently at serious risk of foreclosure having made only minimal payments since the time their mortgages were originated by Countrywide; and</li>
<li>An additional program, projected to make payments up to $70 million to support customers with loans serviced by Countrywide who face imminent foreclosure, providing financial assistance with their transition from home ownership.</li>
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<p class="copy">As part of the state agreements, Countrywide is further committing to eligible borrowers in participating states that it will waive late fees associated with a borrower&#8217;s default in finalizing modifications under the program.</p>
<p>In addition, states that have not yet become participants in Bank of America&#8217;s program will be provided an opportunity to do so, which would enable their residents to become eligible for these benefits.</p>
<p>&#8220;Our program represents principal and interest reductions over time to borrowers on loans Countrywide owns and on loans Countrywide services on behalf of investors,&#8221; said Joe Price, Bank of America Chief Financial Officer. &#8220;By taking projected foreclosure losses and instead directing those funds into these proactive foreclosure prevention efforts, we create a solution in the best interests of both our customers and the investors whose loans and securities we service. Of the eligible loans, about 12 percent are now held by Bank of America. The cost of restructuring these loans is within the range of losses we estimated when we acquired Countrywide.&#8221;</p>
<p>Bank of America is one of the world&#8217;s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 59 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 6,100 retail banking offices, more than 18,500 ATMs and award-winning online banking with more than 25 million active users. Bank of America offers industry leading support to more than 4 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients in more than 150 countries and has relationships with 99 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 83 percent of the Fortune Global 500. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.</p>
<p><strong>Countrywide Customer Contact:</strong> Homeownership Retention Program not available until Dec. 1. Countrywide will begin its proactive outreach to eligible borrowers on December 1, 2008.<br />
<strong> Homeownership Retention Division:</strong> 800.669.6650<br />
<strong> General Customer Service:</strong> 800.669.6607</p>
<p><strong>Media Contact:</strong> Dan Frahm, 800.796.8448</p>
<p><strong>Investor Contact:</strong> Kevin Stitt, 704.386.5567, or Lee McEntire, 704.388.6780</p>
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		<title>What is a Loan Modification?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
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What is a Loan Modification?
 
I am sure that many of you have been hearing more and more about Loan Modifications, also known as Mortgage Modifications. I have been receiving many inquires about them. So let me share with you what a Loan Modification is and how it may apply to you or someone [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">What is a Loan Modification?</span></span></em></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am sure that many of you have been hearing more and more about Loan Modifications, also known as Mortgage Modifications. I have been receiving many inquires about them. So let me share with you what a Loan Modification is and how it may apply to you or someone you know.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A loan modification means simply that your current lender modifies or “changes” the terms of your existing loan in order to lower your monthly payments. This can be accomplished through a variety of ways such as reducing your current interest rate, extending the term of your loan, reducing your principal balance, or a combination of these factors. In the past, lenders would only modify your current mortgage if you were delinquent. Well, times have changed. Delinquency is no longer a factor. However, in the event of late payments lenders may forgive or postpone repayment of delinquent payments – sometimes without adding interest or penalties!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">With the recent and ongoing credit crisis that has led to a weakening economy and a declining housing market, banks are very anxious to prevent more homeowners from going into foreclosure. Their rationale is fairly simple: if lenders reduce the homeowner’s payments today, the homeowner can remain in their home. This frees up additional lending capital rather than tying it up in a lengthy and expensive foreclosure process.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Who is a good candidate for a Loan Modification?</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Someone      who has a mortgage with unfavorable terms that has become too much to      afford</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Someone      who owes more on their home than its current value</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Someone      who is having financial difficulty due to a change in their job or      financial situation</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Someone      who is delinquent or is going to become delinquent on their current      mortgage</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">And      many more</li>
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		<title>Debt Settlement is similar to 700B Debt Bail Out</title>
		<link>http://debtsolutionhelp.com/2008/09/debt-settlement-is-similar-to-700b-debt-bail-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Debt Settlement is very similar to the Federal Debt Bailout bill on a smaller scale. The US government is removing the &#8220;toxic&#8221; debt that is on the books of the major banks. Debt Settlement removes your &#8220;toxic&#8221; personal debt so you can start new and improve your cash flow situation.
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<p>Debt Settlement is very similar to the Federal Debt Bailout bill on a smaller scale. The US government is removing the &#8220;toxic&#8221; debt that is on the books of the major banks. Debt Settlement removes your &#8220;toxic&#8221; personal debt so you can start new and improve your cash flow situation.</p>
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		<title>FTC To Host Workshop On Debt Settlement Industry</title>
		<link>http://debtsolutionhelp.com/2008/09/ftc-to-host-workshop-on-debt-settlement-industry/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission staff will hold a workshop on September 25, 2008, to explore the growth of the for-profit debt settlement industry and to analyze how this model is affecting consumers and businesses. The event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is not required.
WHEN: September 25, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Trade Commission staff will hold a workshop on September 25, 2008, to explore the growth of the for-profit debt settlement industry and to analyze how this model is affecting consumers and businesses. The event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is not required.</p>
<p>WHEN: September 25, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
WHERE: FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center, 601 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC. A valid photo identification is required. A live webcast will be available at <a class="mystyle" href="http://www.ftc.gov/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.ftc.gov</span>.</span></a><br />
AGENDA: Topics will include regulation and legal developments, advertising and marketing of debt relief services, role of third-party lead generators and other service providers, the history and development of the industry, and consumer education.</p>
<p>The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC&#8217;s online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 1,500 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC&#8217;s Web site provides free information on a variety of consumer topics.</p>
<p>MEDIA CONTACT:<br />
Office of Public Affairs<br />
202-326-2180</p>
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		<title>Debt Solution</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between good and bad debt?
You may heard credit specialists on cable and radio speak about “ good debt ” and how it compares to bad debt. You are taught to pay off your bad debts first due to the fact that they normally are tied to high APRs and aren’t backed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is the difference between <a href="http://credit.about.com/od/avoidingdebt/a/goodvsbaddebt.htm" target="_blank">good and bad debt</a>?</p>
<p>You may heard credit specialists on cable and radio speak about “ <a href="http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/savinganddebt/managedebt/p150813.asp" target="_blank">good debt</a> ” and how it compares to bad debt. You are taught to pay off your bad debts first due to the fact that they normally are tied to high APRs and aren’t backed by an item of value. It’s good to first understand the distinction between good and bad debt when you’re mulling over a debt reduction plan.</p>
<p>All About Good Debt<br />
-    What’s Good Debt? A good debt is any debt that will actually raise your assets. The rule to go by is: if obtaining the debt might help you build your assets, then it’s considered a good debt. Good debt will produce a profit for you through an escalation in value or business transactions. Arguably, a good debt may also be a debt that leads to an increased overall quality of life. Also, a debt that’s tax deductible, which means that having it decreases your tax due each year, can most certainly be thought of a good debt.</p>
<p>-    Which Accounts are Good Debts The best  example of a good debt would be a mortgage debt. Assuming that it’s associated with a home or portion of terrain that’s increasing in price, a house debt produces a cash flow through the equity that’s built up in the house. A further example of good debt would be a student note, since it’s made for an education and could produce higher income. A new business debt might also be considered a good debt if the business becomes profitable and leads to a regular residual salary.</p>
<p>Why Do We Call Certain Debt Bad Debt?<br />
-    What’s the Easiest Way to Decide If I’m Dealing With Bad Debt? Simply put, if the debt does not produce added value for you and your personal stock, then it’s bad. A car debt is a bad debt since automobiles decrease in value. The rule  to follow is that once you take a new vehicle away from the dealership you leave behind 20 percent in value, and that loss of value carries on right up until the vehicle is paid in full. The most widespread demonstration of bad debt would be those credit card bills. Credit card debt is the most dangerous form of bad debt for three major reasons:</p>
<p>1) it’s not associated with items of value (unless you look at the jacket you got in 1997 an item of value!),</p>
<p>2) it normally is established with an expensive rate, and</p>
<p>3) it’s a rotating debt that can continue for the duration of your life.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.netdebt.com " target="_self">How To Eliminate My Bad Debt</a>?<br />
You have many choices if you are searching for a debt solution. Certain individuals look to going bankrupt, which can get rid of your credit card bills but cause you to be denied by potential creditors, jobs, and other companies for up to a decade. A number of debtors set up their own debt reduction plans, and others have found out about the advantages of plans proposed by debt settlement companies. No matter what approach you choose, your bad debt should in every case be the main concern since it is more expensive and actually robs value from your net worth.</p>
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		<title>What You Need to Know About Debt Settlement Programs</title>
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Millions of Americans are currently struggling with bad debt, including credit cards and other unsecured loans. The climate calls for unique debt solutions that can help indebted individuals climb out of sink holes of bad debt quickly and efficiently. One such solution is offered by debt settlement companies. They offer debt relief programs that [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Millions of Americans are currently struggling with bad debt, including credit cards and other unsecured loans. The climate calls for unique <strong>debt solutions</strong> that can help indebted individuals climb out of sink holes of bad debt quickly and efficiently. One such solution is offered by <a href="http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Shopping_and_Services/Financial_Services/Credit_and_Finance/Credit_Services/Debt_Settlement/"><strong>debt settlement companies</strong></a>. They offer <strong>debt relief programs</strong> that can reduce your total debt by up to 50% and help you get back on track with your payments if you have fallen behind.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>Okay, So How Does it Work Exactly?</strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>Step 1.</strong> You will fill out an <a href="https://www.netdebt.com/getstarted"><strong>online debt consolidation</strong></a> questionnaire that gives the <strong>debt relief</strong> company the information they need to determine how to proceed with your <strong>debt negotiation</strong> process. The online process saves you the embarrassment and time of having to go back and forth with a human counselor over the phone with a detailed history of your debts and obligations.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>Step 2.</strong> The <strong>debt relief</strong> company will then set up a trust account, similar to an escrow account, in your name with a reputable <strong>debt relief</strong> attorney in your area. From that point forward, you will make your regular debt payments to this trust account.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>Step 3.</strong> Meanwhile, skilled <a href="http://www.netdebt.com/aboutus"><strong>debt negotiation</strong></a> attorneys will be working on your behalf to come to an agreement with your creditors. <strong>Debt settlement companies</strong> can reduce your debt by up to 50% off the bat. They will prioritize your debts based on the interest rate (highest first) and whether it is a revolving or installment account.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>Step 4.</strong> Once your trust account reaches a certain level, the <strong>debt relief</strong> attorney who is working on your behalf will settle with your first creditor and scratch that debt off of your list. You will continue to pay into your trust account until all of your debts are settled.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>Your Requirements and Responsibilities </strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: "> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You have to stop using your credit card accounts. Your credit card debts will never go away if you continue to use them. You simply cannot succeed with a <strong>debt relief</strong> program if you plan to keep making charges on those accounts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: "> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The interest rates on your unsecured debts generally have to be over 10% to qualify for debt settlement programs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: "> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Continue making your agreed upon monthly payment to your trust account each month in full. The quicker your trust account reaches the balance where a creditor can be paid off, the quicker you will be out of debt.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>Important Considerations</strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong><em>Ask Yourself These Questions. </em></strong>When you are looking into debt settlement programs, you have to first ask yourself exactly what you are trying to accomplish.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: "> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Are you looking to reduce your monthly payments?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: "> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Are you trying to get rid of your debt more quickly?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: "> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Are you looking for a <strong>debt solution</strong> because you have fallen behind and are tired of creditor calls?</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">It may be a combination of all three, but one of these questions applies to your situation more than the others. When you are truthful with yourself and figure out what your main motivation is for seeking <strong>debt reduction</strong> strategies, <a href="http://www.dmoz.org/Business/Financial_Services/Financial_Planning/Debt_Consolidation/Debt_Settlement/"><strong>debt settlement companies</strong></a> can design a solution for you that is tailored for your exact situation.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong><em>Fees. </em></strong>All of the fees for your participation in a <strong>debt relief</strong> program are already built into the agreed upon low monthly payment that you and your <strong>debt negotiation</strong> attorney have decided on. There are no additional costs.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong><em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_rating">Your Credit Rating</a>.</em></strong> A common question from those who are looking into <strong>debt relief programs</strong> is “What will happen to my credit report?” When you stop paying your debt payments to your creditors and begin to make your payments to a trust account instead, of course this is going to cause your creditors to raise an eyebrow. You may experience a temporary increase in creditor calls. You will inform them that you are now working with a debt settlement law firm and direct them to the attorney’s office. After your creditors have been duly notified that you are on a <strong>debt relief</strong> program, most consumer protection laws state that they should no longer be harassing you. Your credit accounts will show as “not current” on your credit report until the accounts are settled in full. The good news is that after a while your credit rating may actually go up after your debts are paid off since your debt percentages will be reduced. Compared to the crippling effect of a bankruptcy on the average consumer’s credit score (10 years of bad credit), working with <strong>debt settlement companies</strong> is a mostly preferred alternative.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">How would it feel to have zero debt again? You may have forgotten what that is like after years, even decades of debt payments. Once you have made the conscious decision that you are no longer going to be enslaved by outrageous balances of unsecured debt, your <strong>debt solution</strong> is waiting.</p>
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		<title>Self-Employed and Managing Debt</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tips for Success
Who doesn’t want to be their own boss these days? You set your own hours, make your own business decisions, and best of all, you don’t have to answer to a nagging, demanding manager! While there are numerous benefits to self-employment, there are also downsides, especially when you are struggling with a pile [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Who doesn’t want to be their own boss these days? You set your own hours, make your own business decisions, and best of all, you don’t have to answer to a nagging, demanding manager! While there are numerous benefits to self-employment, there are also downsides, especially when you are struggling with a pile of <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_cards">credit card bills</a> </strong>and other forms of bad debt.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>The Challenges</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">A number of challenges can arise when you are <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-employed">self-employed</a> and bogged down with debt. For one, there are work shortages that occur during certain seasons, and a paycheck is never guaranteed, so you are constantly at risk of compromising your financial wellbeing. Additionally, you soon learn that there are costly business expenses that come with owning and operating a successful home business. Since you’re not covered under an employer’s insurance plan, you incur further personal expenses for health, dental, and life insurance coverage. The combination of a lack of consistent income and high expenses can be a formula for disaster for the average self-employed individual who also has a high balance of debt to pay off. <strong></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Being self-employed during a time when work dries up can feel more like <em>un</em>employment. If you find yourself in this situation, you may already be at the point where you are pulling your hair out in frustration. But if you are diligent, you can navigate your way through these challenges without losing your hairline.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>So What To Do?</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Here are three tips for managing debt when you work for yourself.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>1)<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><strong>Start Pulling the Purse Strings, Even During Good Times.</strong> You have just been awarded a huge contract that should keep you financially solvent for months to come. Now, after a drought we all know how tempting it is to go out and purchase a brand new television, car accessories, or a new wardrobe. It may sound trite, but when you are lugging a load of debt around with you, it’s much wiser to keep that extra cash in your possession; the retailers can wait! People who have regular jobs know exactly how much they are being paid and on what day, and even have the option to set up automatic debt payments from their paychecks, so they can sometimes splurge knowing that they’ll cover themselves on a future payday. As an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrepreneur">entrepreneur</a> you do not have these luxuries, so that is all the more reason be frugal with your spending. During a tough spell you will be able to continue your debt payments seamlessly.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>2)<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><strong>Work Closely With Your Creditors.</strong> When you hit a rough spot, the worst thing you can do is start ignoring your responsibilities to your creditors. They are more willing to work with you when you keep the line of communication open. Think you might be late one month? Call up your creditor and tell them in advance. Let them know that you are self-employed and may have some challenges in the near future. They may even have some type of payment relief option, such as a payment holiday, or they may be able to move your payment due date if you have a clean payment history. If you have many different creditors, you may want to consider <strong>debt relief programs</strong> with qualified <strong>debt consolidation</strong> <strong>companies</strong>, where all of your debts will be combined and paid from one account. This way, you will reduce the number of calls you need to make each month to one. With a <strong>credit card debt settlement</strong> plan, your total debt can also be reduced by up to 50%.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>3)<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><strong>Double Up Debt Payments During Good Work Seasons.</strong> When you have high debt balances, your main goal should be paying it down as quickly as possible. So if you are in a good work season that leaves you with extra income, you might want to use it towards your plan to <strong>pay off debt</strong>. This way, when you come to a time during the year when your self-employment income is not flowing as easily, you can resume minimum payments if necessary, knowing that you have made those additional debt payments earlier in the year. Continue that cycle every year until your business income becomes more consistent and reliable. Remember: pay off your highest interest rate credit cards first.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong>Discipline Got You This Far…</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">The biggest take away here is that you must have discipline to weather a financial storm when you work for yourself. This shouldn’t be a problem; if you’ve made it this far as a successfully self-employed individual, surely you’ll be able to self-regulate yourself through challenging times that may threaten your plans for <strong>debt reduction</strong>. If you follow the three tips above—be thrifty, even in good seasons, keep your credit card companies on speed dial, consolidate your credit card bills into one debt settlement account with a reputable <a href="http://www.netdebt.com "><strong>online debt consolidation</strong></a> company like <strong>NetDebt.com</strong>, and put any extra income you have towards doubling up on debt payments in good financial times—you should be able to make a substantial dent in your debt, even when your self-employment income is erratic.</p>
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		<title>Tips on Lowering your Credit-Card Debt</title>
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		<title>How to Pay Off Debt Most Efficiently</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For most of us it starts in college. For some of us, it begins when we start our first major job and move into our first apartment. In other cases, the debt load starts to pile up when we forge out on our own and attempt to start a new business.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">For most of us it starts in college. For some of us, it begins when we start our first major job and move into our first apartment. In other cases, the debt load starts to pile up when we forge out on our own and attempt to start a new business.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">But no matter how you have managed to accumulate your debt, the only question that needs to be addressed at this point in time is “How do I get rid of it?” Now that you have come to the realization that something needs to be done about your debt situation, your next task is to put an effective <strong><a href="http://www.netdebt.com" target="_self">debt reduction</a> </strong>plan in place. This is step by step guide for how you can eliminate your debt most efficiently.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span><span>Step 1.<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Form a “ Pay Off Debt “ Chart</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;">It is much easier to form a plan to eradicate debt when you have a visual representation of what you are up against for reference purposes. Create a debt chart or table that is formatted in a way that is easy for you to follow. At the top of the page write today’s date, and for each of your creditors list the following information:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Creditor Name and Phone Number</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Account Number</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Current Balance</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Interest Rate/APR</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Minimum Payment</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>-<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Rank (leave blank for now)</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;">Once you have all of this information written down in your “ pay off debt ” chart, take about 20 minutes to absorb the information. Total up all of the balances so that you can know how much total debt you currently hold, and then move onto the next step.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span><span>Step 2.<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Figure Out What Type of Debt Account You are Dealing With</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;">Once you have all of your debt accounts listed, you then have to determine whether they are revolving accounts or installment accounts. Installment accounts are commonly tied to property, such as houses and cars. They have a set, fixed monthly payment that ends at some point in the future, such as a car loan that ends in 60 months. Revolving accounts, such as credit cards, are the tricky ones, because you can always add additional debt to them, and the payments can go on forever if you continue to use them. That is why it is important to pay off your revolving accounts first, then start working on installment accounts.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span><span>Step 3.<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Rank Your Debts in Order of Interest Rates</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;">Remember that “rank” section that you were supposed to leave blank earlier? In this step you’re going to start filling that column in. First, you want to look at all of your revolving accounts since those are the priority. Rank them in order starting with the highest interest rate account at number “1.” Once you finish with your revolving debts, you can then continue the ranking process with your installment loans (highest interest rate accounts first). This rank is the order in which you will pay off your debts. <em>Important note: if your installment loans have a prepayment penalty clause, you do not want to include them in this process.</em></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span><span>Step 4.<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Dedicate all Extra Income to Paying Off Debt</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;">Once you have your debts lined up and ranked, you are going to start dedicating every extra dime you have available on a monthly basis to paying off the debt, even if it’s just $100. Start with the account you ranked at #1. Pay the minimum amount due PLUS the extra $100 towards that debt each month until it is paid off, while continuing to pay the minimum on all of your other accounts. Once the balance on that first debt is “0” you can draw a big black line through it and start putting that extra $100 towards the next debt on your list. This process is called “snowballing.” You continue this process until all of your debts are at a zero balance. Clearly, the more extra cash you are able to dedicate to this process, the quicker you will be finished with your debt.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span><span>Step 5.<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Stop Using Revolving Accounts</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;">This step is quite possibly the hardest feat to accomplish when attempting to <a href="http://debthelpblog.net "><strong>pay off debt</strong></a>. You have to make a commitment that you will stop using those credit cards and other revolving accounts from this point forward. Let’s face it – when you use credit lines that cannot be paid off immediately within the same billing cycle, you are living outside of your means. That behavior pattern must be stopped if you are going to be serious about paying off debt. Most credit counselors agree that it is good for your credit score to keep some credit card accounts open after paying them off, but you simply cannot continue to use them. So slice up your credit cards and take on a “cash only” mentality. Adopt the following thought process when you are out shopping: <em>if I don’t have the cash to pay for this, then I cannot afford it at this point in time</em>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">If you do not feel that you are disciplined enough to implement this method of paying down your debt on your own, or are still somewhat confused by the process, <strong>debt settlement companies</strong> like <a href="http://netdebt.com">NetDebt.com</a> can not only help you <strong>pay off debt</strong>, but also slice your debt <span style="text-decoration: underline;">by up to 50%</span> off the bat.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">How, you may ask, is that possible? NetDebt.com has a team of qualified debt settlement attorneys on hand who will represent you in a <strong>debt negotiation</strong> with your creditors. These attorneys are very good at what they do; they understand how creditors operate. A creditor will always prefer to settle with a customer rather than risk netting $0 from a possible bankruptcy proceeding or chasing down a customer who simply decides to stop paying. The NetDebt attorney will then <strong>pay off credit card bills</strong> and other unsecured debts on your behalf from an <strong>online debt consolidation</strong> trust account established in your name. All that you are responsible for is paying the amount you would normally put towards your debt into the trust account on time every month.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">No matter how you choose to <strong>pay off debt</strong>, it’s important that you remember that you are not alone in your efforts; millions of Americans are in the same boat. You are one of the intelligent few who have decided that it’s finally time to take back the reigns of your out of control debt situation.</p>
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		<title>What the Credit Card Companies Understand That Keeps Them Wealthy</title>
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<p>Now look at that piece of plastic, tucked away harmlessly in the folds of your wallet. That small 3 3/8 X 2 1/8 inch shiny charge card looks oh so guiltless as it beams and sparkles in the light, looking forward to an upcoming day of use!</p>
<p>Yet the credit issuer who assigned you this apparently innocent card are not stupid. Matter of fact, they know exactly what’s going to occur.</p>
<p>It’s no coincidence that as per the <a href="http://www.federalreserve.gov">Federal Reserve’s</a> latest survey nearly half of United States homes are dealing with credit card debt  and are now looking for <a href="http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/debt-solution.html">debt solutions</a>. Creditors have developed  a multi-billion dollar industry from predicting the average card holder’s behaviors. Here are several things that credit card companies know that card holders are usually unaware of:</p>
<p>-    Consumers Do Not Usually Scan the Tiny Print. card issuers also rely on the belief that a lot of credit consumers are too lazy to scan the small print of their credit card bills and deals. If a credit consumer keeps paying the least amount due, not knowing what the APR is, and not understanding how their monies are applied, they can become trapped in a long cycle where they will pay off debt for an ongoing period of their lifetimes. All the while, the credit card company will keep on harvesting the perks of the customer’s lack of knowledge for a long time .</p>
<p>-    Possibilities for Challenges in the American Economy. Many card issuers have entire teams focused on researching the financial pulse of the country and forecasting possible economic complications that would force credit card holders to use their available credit more recurrently. It’s not a coincidence that at a point in history when most economists believe that the United States economy is experiencing a recession due to increases in the price of oil, food, and other everyday necessities, creditors are banking more profits because of a rise in the daily use of credit.</p>
<p>-    Your Usage Behavior Predicts the Future. An extra bit of invaluable knowledge that card issuers make money from is your full credit usage. They have a full history of your usual retail habits, balances, and what you have decided on in various circumstances that have arisen in your credit card history. What you have done in previous situations is a great way to predict your potential behaviors. Case in point, perhaps you started a business and used your card to acquire $1K in company related equipment one month. Now your credit card company sees that you are more likely to use your credit account for both personal and venture-centered causes. In another instance, if a credit card company knows that you have a penchant for high priced designer clothing, they will not only predict that you’ll acquire more in the near-future, but also send you unique deals with your bill for designer clothing from its business partners.</p>
<p>-    “Rewarding” You With a Higher Credit Credit Threshold Entices You to Charge More. Credit card companies frequently “reward” good customers who pay their monthly debt in full loyally every 30 days by increasing their account thresholds. But in reality, they know that if your limit keeps on rising, you are apt to utilize the card on a more regular basis. At some time in that course of action, you will reach a high balance where the creditor will quit increasing the credit threshold and is benefiting from the increased interest expenses on your monthly bill. It’s simply about foreseeing the credit user’s activities.</p>
<p>-    Low APR Deals Cause You to Charge More, Therefore Raise Your Balance. Several years back, creditors started mailing out varied low APR specials to persuade consumers at other companies to transport their balances. While a significant amount of credit card debt holders took advantage of these low APR specials to save money and pay off debt, they might not have considered the possibility that by helping to free up credit on their credit accounts, these creditors were actually creating somewhat of a trap. If a debtor who is trying to pay off debt for whatever reason uses the new low APR card account after a certain period of time (even if the 0% balance transfer interest rate is in effect for the duration of the debt), the rate on that new purchase can increase to 18% or more, and is paid off after the low interest rate balance transfer. This means that 10, 15, or 30 years from today when the 0% balance is at last at 0, the amount you put on the credit card at 18% has been mounting in interest for all of those years also. You might put yourself in the same position as you were in originally!</p>
<p>Complications Come</p>
<p>The biggest thing that card issuers see way beforehand that we credit users don’t predict is that sometimes life throws curveballs. Unforeseen bills arise, autos have to get worked on, and hospital and dental procedures have to be paid for. In most of these cases, customers have found themselves so deep in economic distress that their immediate response to unexpected expenses is to start swiping.  And so continues the sad story of US consumers who are trapped by expensive credit card debt and savvy creditors that get rich from the despair and unawareness of consumers.</p>
<p>If you have found yourself in a state of affairs where you have fallen victim to some of these traps and have accumulated a significant amount of debt due to life issues, it’s dire that you realize that there is hope, and surely there is an answer to your debt problem. Debt Solutions similar to the one you’ll discover at NetDebt.com have helped many customers break free from their debt trances.</p>
<p>If you are ready to become debt-free, sign up for a <a href="http://www.nedebt.com">debt reduction plan</a> at <a href="http://www.netdebt.com">NetDebt.com</a>. The debt solution experts at NetDebt.com will give you effective debt solutions that can be put into effect immediately.</p>
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