Posted on March 2, 2010 at 2:44 am Hi can you discuss consumer reports  on debt relief companies? Thank you!

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 2:46 am consumer reports  on debt relief companies?- what do you mean exactly? Like what is their opinion of debt relief companies or were you referring to rankings?Recommendations..warnings?

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 3:42 am I don't know if consumer reports support credit counseling more thandebt settlement - or why that is - but it seems like they like cc betterthan debt settlement. You think the creditors are paying them? It's no secretthat many third party collection agencies and credit counseling agencies aresort of owned by credit card companies ...

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 3:44 am Hi can you discuss consumer reports  on debt relief companies? Thank you!--- I'm debatingwhether or not to post a link of recommendations or rankings by consumer reports.

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 4:28 am Instead of consumer reports on debt relief companies - how about we give you a guideline as to what makes a debt relief company (either credit counseling agency ordebt settlement company) worth your money (?)

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 5:02 am I agree with Castro, and okay for Credit Counseling Agencies (according to the BBB):-Before you select a credit counseling agency ask for information on the following:-Are the agency services confidential?-Will they devise a plan tailored to fit your needs?-Are the counselors certified?-Are budget and credit education opportunities offered?-Will your funds be protected? How?-Is the agency accredited?-Aside from BBB membership (www.bbb.org) the consumer should also check its affiliation with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling  http://www.nfcc.org.

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 5:04 am RE: Hi can you discuss consumer reports  on debt relief companies? Thank you! For Debt Relief (Debt Settlement Companies): this is what you're to look for:-The settlement company's program must have a fast completion time. 12-36 months.-The program must be able to protect and improve the consumer's credit standing.-Must be a member of the Better Business Bureau, BBB, for at least 5 years.-Must also have a good standing with the Chamber of Commerce-A Member of TASC - The Association Of Settlement Companies and the IAPDA or theInternational Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 5:33 am consumer reports  on debt relief companies - how about what they think are  the factors you should consider in a debt relief company? -  Solutions.  Does the company only offer one debt relief solution? Or are they well-versed in a number of options? Having a variety of choices means they can find the right debt relief program that fits your specific needs. /Cost.  How does the debt relief company get paid? The best ones will earn their money from a percentage of what they save you; that way, they only get paid if you save money. /Dependability.  There are many fly-by-night debt relief organizations out there. How long has the company been in business? Are they affiliated with the BBB (Better Business Bureau)? Is this a company you can trust? ------ (from top consumer reviews)