Debt Settlement What You Need To Know
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Debt Settlement: What You Need to Know
Summary
Are your credit card payments overwhelming? If you're only able to pay the minimum, breaking free from debt might feel impossible. It's time to face reality and explore your path to a debt-free life.
Before diving into options, cut up your credit cards?"they likely haven't been a positive influence. These cards have probably led to sleepless nights and financial stress.
If you're in deep credit card debt and considering options like bankruptcy, credit counseling, debt consolidation, or debt settlement, you might find debt settlement appealing. Let's explore what this entails and weigh its pros and cons.
Potential Downsides of Debt Settlement
- Impact on Credit Score: If your credit is decent, expect a hit during debt settlement. Creditors aren’t likely to negotiate if your accounts are current. They typically only assist when your account is significantly delinquent, which will affect your score.
- Tax Liability: Settling debt may result in tax liabilities. If forgiven debt exceeds $600, creditors report it to the IRS. Consult a tax professional, as you may not owe taxes if you're insolvent?"where your liabilities surpass your assets.
- Funds Availability: You must have funds ready to settle debts, or your agreement will fall through. If you owe $40,000 and settle for 50% or less, ensure you can pay by the deadline. Sometimes, creditors allow 4-6 installments to complete the settlement.
Benefits of Debt Settlement
- Quicker Debt-Free Status: Compared to debt consolidation or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt settlement can resolve debts in months if funds are accessible. Counseling and consolidation often require 5-10 years, while Chapter 13 lasts about five years. If you want to be debt-free quickly, debt settlement is appealing.
- Improved Credit Score: While initially damaging, settling debt ultimately improves your score. Reducing owed debt significantly boosts your credit score once creditors report zero balances. Over time, negative marks will affect your score less, possibly resulting in a higher score a year after settlement completion than before.
- Path to Financial Freedom: Committing to debt settlement is daunting but often relieves stress. Many feel enormous relief as they start and complete the process, achieving financial freedom and a worry-free lifestyle.
Conclusion
Deciding on a solution to your financial issues involves weighing positives and negatives. Ultimately, choose based on your personal needs and capabilities.
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