How Do You Settle Debt with Credit Card Companies?

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I’ve got some debt that’s currently in collections. And I got to talking to one of the debt collectors and he revealed that the mean company is willing to settle for about 75% of the debt owed.
But since they’re basically screwing you with outragous interest that never allows you to really pay off the principal debt, are they willing to settle for even less.
What are some useful tricks when dealing with these parasites?

How Much Debt Would Disqualify You from Getting a Security Clearance in the Army?

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Is there an exact amount of debt or is it if you have any kind of bills in collections no matter the amount? I have a couple of bills in collections that equal to about one thousand dollars. Would that disqualify me from getting a secret security clearance from the army? If anyone knows the amount I would appreciate the help.

What Happens When Collections Takes Over Student Loans?

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My wife has some pretty massive student loans and there’s no way she can pay the monthly amount the government is asking for. She’s already used up the allowed interest relief. What my wife wants to do at this point is to let collections take over the student loans. She seems to reckon that collections will take what ever she can meet the deprivation of in terms of monthly payments. Is this right? (I’m also aware she won’t get any income tax and she’ll have no credit what so ever). Also, can they take her to court over this and face jail time?

Home Loans and Bad Credit?

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my husband has numerous accounts in collections that are clogged and never paid about 4,000$ can he be able to get a home loan we hear that there are alot of ways to buy with terrible credit is that right, is there a chance, i told him we should pay what is owed and i reckon we’ll have a better chance