Attorneys Posing as Debt Relief Companies
If you are unable to pay your bills on time, you may be receiving harassing calls from creditors. There are companies that can help stop the harassing calls and improve your financial situation, but you have to be careful when choosing a debt relief service.
You may see advertisements from attorneys stating they can consolidate your bills and improve your finances. These advertisements are often for bankruptcy attorneys. It is unlikely that these attorneys will provide the type of debt relief service you are seeking.
These law firms help clients file Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy does allow you to consolidate your bills and make one monthly payment, but it has a very negative impact on your credit.
Some bankruptcy attorneys state they can wipe out your debt. They do this by helping you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You sell your assets, and the money goes to your creditors. You no longer have to pay credit card bills, personal loans and some other bills. Chapter 7 bankruptcy will remain on your credit report for ten years and make it nearly impossible for you to get approved for financing for a car or home. You will have difficulty renting an apartment or getting a new credit card.
Bankruptcy attorneys also claim to provide debt relief by stopping wage garnishments. In order to end garnishment of your wages, you will have to declare bankruptcy.
If you decide to take steps to eliminate your debt and lower your monthly payments, do not be deceived by bankruptcy law firms posing as debt relief companies. You may end up in a worse financial situation because of the harmful effects a bankruptcy will have on your credit report.
Select a debt relief service that works with your creditors to decrease your monthly payments. A legitimate company can get your creditors to accept less money than you owe. The company may negotiate a lower interest rate, which reduces the overall amount that you have to pay. You will likely be able to make one low monthly payment on your debt.
When you sign up with a debt relief company, you will have to pay a fee for the service. However, the company can help you get a peace of mind by lowering your monthly expenses. You will also protect your credit score because a debt negotiation is less negative on your report than a bankruptcy.
A guest article for DebtReliefService.com.
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