These are tough economic times.
Job layoffs are at an all-time high, huge corporations are going under, and consumers are getting by using their Visa or MasterCard until the country's financial roller coaster comes to a slow.
But what happens if your credit card debt gets out of control? One missed payment and all your interest rates go up.
Now even the minimum payments are more than you can handle, especially if you are carrying a balance on more than one card.
You find yourself having to decide whether or not to incur more late charges or make the mortgage payment.
It's time to look at getting out from under the financial strain without losing everything you've worked so hard for.
That's where debt settlement companies can help.
These professional, compassionate organizations can negotiate with your creditors to legally lower your credit card debt.
Trained negotiators will contact the banks who fund your credit cards and deal directly with the modification department on your behalf.
They use their good standing with these banks and lenders to lower your interest rates, reduce or eliminate fees, and get your payments into a manageable range.
Some companies can even negotiate with your creditors to reduce the actual amount you owe, many times arranging a repayment plan that saves you 20, 30, even up to 60% off the amount of credit card debt you currently carry.
Their low fees are significantly offset by the hundreds, even thousands of dollars you can shave off your obligations.
The two items that should be paid for first out of your paycheck are food and housing.
When your financial situation threatens either of those necessities, it's time to look for help.
Be proactive.
Reach out before the strain causes irrevocable damage to your credit rating, health, or family.