If you have had an unsecured debt settled for more than $600 and less than the full balance, you may get a 1099-C around tax time.
Received a 1099-C! What do I do?
Tag: debt collection
Wage Garnishment in Oregon…Know Your Rights!
If you receive a notice that your wages are going to be garnished, you need to act, and act fast! Here’s some helpful tips you can use: Here at Debt Relief NW, it seems like we get dozens of calls weekly from people who “just found out”, that their pay check was going to garnished!… Read more »
Too Much Debt? Here Are Some Options:
If you are experiencing the stress that comes from having too much debt, take heart! You have several options:
Preventing Wage Garnishment in Oregon
It is much easier to PREVENT a WAGE GARNISHMENT than to STOP A WAGE GARNISHMENT! If it’s already hard to pay bills with your take home pay, what would you do if that was cut by 25% more!
How to Improve Your Credit Score After Debt Settlement
Debt Settlement is an excellent option for dealing with debt. But, after you have settled all of your debts, you need to do some work to make sure your credit report and score is being reported correctly! Here’s what you need to do….
What a Debt Collector Can and Cannot Do…Know Your Rights!
You do not have to put up with debt collection harassment, but you need to know your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in order to put a stop to it!
Should You Be Afraid of Debt Collectors?
A recent newspaper article in Portland, OR from The Oregonian stated that as many as 33% of all consumers will be dealing with debt collectors!
Credit and Debt…Good or Bad?
According to an article in The Oregonian recently, about a third of Americans are facing debt collection! If you are one of the three facing this debt crisis, here are a few tips on how to control your debt.
Your Credit Score May Get a Boost!
If you are having a hard time increasing your credit score, there may be some good news on the horizon! Major credit reporting company Fair Isaac (FICO) has been pressured by Washington to change its credit-risk scoring model to give a break to consumers that have had debt turned over to collection agencies!
Tips on How to Deal With Debt Collectors
Dealing with a debt collector can be one of the most frustrating experiences you will ever go through! Here are a few tips that will help.
Tips on the Best Ways to Deal with Debt Collectors
Dealing with debt collectors is not easy, but it can be done. Here are a few tips on how to deal with debt collectors. Debt collectors have one purpose: To get you to pay up…period! Many debt collectors are paid a percentage or commission based on how much they can get you to pay, so… Read more »
Texas Debt Collection Exemptions
Not only are things “Bigger and Better in Texas”, so is protection from debt collectors!
What is the Best Way to Improve Your Credit Score?
If you have ever tried to check and/or improve your credit score, you know it can be pretty confusing. Here are some tips on how you can improve your credit score.
Is it Time for Debt Relief?
New year, new year’s resolutions. Don’t you think it is about time for you to consider Debt Relief?
Living Debt Free in 2014
2014 is just around the corner and here are a few tips on how you can live DEBT FREE!