Debt Strategies

Find the best strategy for you.

We recommend that you take the time to understand your options before your free consultation.

Debt Management

Work with a credit councilor who will create a debt management plan (DMP) for you and attempt to negotiate better interest rates with your creditors.

When you are making payments but you aren't making progress with your principal.

  • One monthly payment
  • Principal debt not reduced

Debt Consolidation

Combine multiple debts into a single monthly payment. Eliminate multiple creditors with a personal loan that will greatly reduce your monthly payment.

When you have a number of debt obligations and you are struggling to make payments.

  • One monthly payment
  • May need good credit

Debt Settlement

A company creates a dedicated account for you to make monthly payments while they negotiate with your creditors to accept less than the debt owed.

When you aren't able to make payments and are risking bad credit.

  • Significant savings
  • Legal and credit risk

Do It Yourself

Essentially you are committing to making the minimum payments and using available online and offline tools to determine a strategy that may help reduce your debt.

When you are happy with the situation and the risks.

  • No credit impact
  • Requires strict budgeting

Bankruptcy

A legal process where all your assets are evaluated and used to settle debts. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the most common options.

When you have tried all other options, are still struggling with debt and have spoken to an attorney.

  • Relatively quick process
  • Significant impact to credit