Credit Card Debt as a Silent Financial Killer

Technology spoils people’s whims. It tends to cater to every human’s caprices. It feeds on the people’s undying thirst for easy, instant, and convenient. More often than not, it also causes them a lot of trouble financial trouble through credit card debt that is.

Credit Card convenience vs. Credit Card debt

We often see people pull out ‘plastic’ to pay for everything they need. Why not? When all it takes is a quick swipe of the card through a little electronic box and a signature then, everything’s okay. You go home happy, content, and almost worry-free. On the other hand, not every one of these people realize that the convenience of using credit cards can lead to a false feeling of financial security. And this realization will strike them as soon as the bills arrive.

In fact, studies show that credit card debt and personal bankruptcies have increases bank profits to the highest level in the last five years. It only shows that more and more credit card holders were unable to manage their finances that lead to credit card debt. If you are a cardholder and having some credit card debt troubles at this early stage, it now time to think over the possible outcomes of this minor glitch so that a more serious problem with credit card debt would cease to arise.

Credit card gives people the feeling of invincibility. And it also gives them tons of uncertainty about their financial management capability when they encounter problems with their credit card debt. Although it is true that that credit cards solve financial matters especially when it comes to safety and convenience, credit cards also creates hassle especially when the person using it doesn’t know what you he or she’s getting into.

Indeed, paying off credit card debt may take a long time especially if the person has high interest rates. But, it doesn’t mean that you can do nothing about efficient management of credit card debt. When you find yourself overwhelmed with credit card debt, don’t fall into a pit of depression. You can get through it with discipline and a change in spending patterns.

Start eliminating problems with credit card debt by getting tips and techniques on how to pay off your balances easier, how to consolidate of frequently encountered problems, look for free debt consultation agencies that can help you, and try inch by inch to rediscover ways on how you can regain your financial freedom by reducing you credit card debt.

The power to eliminate credit card debt

People who are having problems managing their credit card debt or those who are near in bankruptcy often don’t realize that the power to eliminate their credit card debt troubles totally is in their hands. Today, more and more Americans need credit card debt help badly. The main problem is that these families are having difficult times paying high interest for credit card debt. And instead of lifting the burden of credit card debt, more people are paying much in interest every month than that of the actual expenditure.

There are actually more lawful and moral ways to zero-out thousands of dollars in credit card debts. And if you only take the time to research and know your rights and how bankruptcy laws have changed, you will discover that there are valuable facts to eliminate credit card debt. Actually, the possibility of reducing or eliminating the high interest credit card debt is now more possible when a person takes action to get his or her finances back on track.

Apart from knowing your weapon in terminating credit card debt, it is very important that you develop a sense of control and perseverance first. Since credit card debt elimination process requires organization, clarity, and commitment to your own growth, it is a must that you are ready for the responsibility and to stand free and independent.

For those people who consider having a credit card indispensable but afraid of getting one because of the possibility of credit card debt nightmare, you must remember that credit card can be a powerful tool in managing your finances but there will always be glitches when not used properly. Of course, there are countless reasons why you should and shouldn’t get one depending on your needs. Whether you decide to get one or not, managing finances it still takes a sense of good budgeting, willingness to change spending habits, and the humility to avail low interest consolidation loans when you are already burdened by too much credit card debt.


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Credit card debt and 1099c forms. Once you file taxes will your credit card debt with company be gone?
I recieved a 1099c form from a credit card company for a settled credit card debt. The amount is for $10,000. I only make $31,000 per year. Will I end up owing on taxes due to being in a different tax bracket?Will the debt finally be gone?

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By lrich65184 on July 21st, 2009 at 9:23 am

I agree with everything said, I expereicned this before paying them off and saying goodbye. to them, the problems is that whatever law is put into place, it won’t be enforced and fractional reserve banking techniques are being still used. The federal reserve is the biggest culprit and needs to be eliminated.. who do you think created this credit bubble?? Credit cards are evil. .

great video trust me the bank dont give a Damm about u and its all about the Money for them. To bad the Senate dropped the ball on forcing the banks to stop there usury practice, but then again who controls the Senate. (The Bankers)

I'm going to check your answers because I need the same help!! GOOD LUCK!

sure dude, here I found tons more. It'll take a month to read it all.

I've found some good information here too…

http://www.safelinked.info/jump.php?link=debt

Hope that helps.

Unfortunately the ones who advertise on television are usually in it just for the money. Beware of any organization that requires an up-front fee.

If you belong to a credit union or there's one that serves your office, they will be able to put you in touch with a reliable organization.

Here's a booklet that will help you:

http://www.consumerlaw.org/initiatives/credit_counseling/content/Cconsumerfactscreditcounselin.pdf

The collecting SOL on a credit card is not a myth.

Generally you would go by the state where you have set up residence – employment, utility bills, pay taxes, etc.

Though the creditor/collection agency can actually chose which state they want to file a suit in, if they chose to file.

Since you are out of the collecting SOL in both states, send a SOL letter that includes the fact you are out of the collecting SOL for "both" states.

You might go to the following link and read the SOL letter that is listed.
http://whychat.5u.com/nottoca.html

You can also scroll down to the bottom of that page and click on the home page.
Once on the home page, scroll down to near the bottom where the states are listed.
Click on both states. The statutes you would need for the SOL letter will be listed.

edit+++++
Anonymous -
As for that link you posted, I think Studly gave an excellent example by listing the FCRA statutes of the reporting SOL.
I really don't understand why you posted that link to begin with when the facts of the reporting SOL were posted in there.

As for the "proof" of collecting SOL for you (and for the OP)
If you would take the time to read the state statutes for both Texas and Missouri, you would see for yourself that there is indeed a collecting SOL, as there is in "every" state.

Texas statutes for the collecting SOL and the statutes to prohibit the re-aging of the collecting SOL
§ 16.004. Four-Year Limitations Period
(a) A person must bring suit on the following actions not later than four years after the day the cause of action accrues:
§ 16.065. Acknowledgment of Claim An acknowledgment of the justness of a claim that appears to be barred by limitations is not admissible in evidence to defeat the law of limitations if made after the time that the claim is due unless the acknowledgment is in writing and is signed by the party to be charged.

Missouri
§516.120. Within five years
And the statute that places credit cards in a 4 or 5 year SOL (the 4 year SOL would be the UCC. If the card is a store card claiming the UCC statutes is possible)
432.045: 2,3.

Anonymous, I don't want to get into a gripe match with you on this and I was not the one who gave you the negative vote. If I had, I wouldn't have seen your edit.

You know what’s worse than being charged high interest rates? Being denied for the loan. If you agree to a high-interest rate, it either means that the loan is a good thing, or at least it’s your best option.

Usury laws constrict the credit market and ensure that very few loans are actually made. If they came back, then all of your credit limits would be slashed.

So be happy that there are no usury laws, because if there were, the banks would simply call on your debt and send you to bankruptcy

This video is an excellent summary of our current lack of usury laws. The author explains how banks can trick and trap you into paying 35% default rates even if you have never missed a payment with that card.

The person's estate has to stand good for what he owes.

If the estate doesn't have enough, then the entire inheritance is sold, given to the credit card companies, and then the rest of the debts are cancelled (the credit card company has no choice but to write it off.)

Which is why, even if the person has a perfect FICO score, that the banks are taking some risk when loaning money.

wow, the govt is trying to stop people from hearing this message, by having it interrupted so much.

Spiff! Man you are starting to disappoint me something terrible!

The definition of a "written" contact is one where all of the payment issues are completely spelled out. The monthly payments, the timeframe, everything.

An "open" or "revolving" credit line does not fall into this catagory because the terms of the agreement change every month. One month you owe $200, and the next you owe $400…..and each month you have a varying amount of payment. You can pay it off, and then run it right back up again….that's why they call it a 'revolving" line of credit.

This is also clearly spelled out in the US UCC codes, and many states specifically label credit card debts as open accounts.

Georgia is one state that specifically labels credit cards as NOT being a written contract. Please refer to the link below.

Once again….poor answers with no source of information cause a lot of damage here on Yahoo. If they don't provide you with a source for further examination it's best not to believe it.

They better transfer the house before the death of this individual because you are right they will come after the estate of the deceased.

If the child purchases the house from them the seller needs to keep the money out of the banking system otherwise that money would now be the asset. But I'm sure you already know that.

Once the person is deceased the only thing the child needs to do is open the letters send a copy of the death cert. (it doesn't have to be certified unless they contact them and ask for one) and also include a note that says Deceased has no estate.

I've never after 2 1/2 yrs had any of my father in laws creditors write me again.

You have to make the payment agreement with the one that is suing you.

You should offer a percentage of the debt. You should stipulate in the agreement – if they agree to take a percentage, after payment, they will agree that the debt is paid and no longer collectable.
Be sure to have the agreement in writing!!!

Be sure that when you come to an agreement and when you pay that both the agreement and the payment is filed in the case file !!!

Have you lived in it for at least 2 of the last 5 years? If so, there's no capital gains tax from the IRS, and the money is yours to spend as you wish.

Glenn is correct – This all depends upon what you'll do with these newly cleaned up credit cards….. It's a falacy that people can get out of debt by placing all their credit card debt onto their house. They usually run up their cards again in a few years and are then worse off than before.

Put the money to the house. Start paying EXTRA to your credit cards. Start cutting up your credit cards. Then start sending extra to your house.

FREEDOM!!!!!!

 

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