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18 Jan 2023

Colorado Debt Settlement Reminders

Colorado Debt Settlement Reminders By: Robby H. Birnbaum, Esq. As you ramp things up for a successful 2023, I want to drop a reminder note regarding Colorado and debt settlement. Colorado requires Debt Settlement companies to be licensed, and strictly enforces the ‘prohibitions section’ in t ... Read More

25 Jan 2023

Email Marketing - General Overview and Reminders

Dear Industry Stakeholder, Many companies use email marketing to communicate with prospective customers.  While there are relatively low “open rates” and “response rates” on email marketing because of spam-blockers and consumers being overwhelmed with emails, there ar ... Read More

30 Jan 2023

Summary on Virginia Debt Settlement Law

Dear Debt Settlement Industry Stakeholders, As many of you know, Virginia enacted comprehensive debt settlement regulation and licensing.  There was a prior email alert bring this to your attention. Below is a summary of some of the requirements that Virginia imposes on ... Read More

08 Mar 2023

Is Freedom Debt Relief Legit?

Freedom Debt Relief provides debt settlement services, but are they legit? Be smart with your financial future. Learn about Freedom Debt Relief and search the cert' at IAPDA.org. Is Freedom Debt Relief Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably com ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Accredited Debt Relief Legit?

Is Accredited Debt Relief Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Accredited Debt Relief.  It’s smart to ask if Accredited Debt Relief is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You n ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Americor Financial Legit?

Is Americor Financial Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Americor Financial.  It’s smart to ask if Americor Financial is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Beyond Finance Legit?

Is Beyond Finance Legit? If you are considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you have probably come across Beyond Finance.  It’s smart to ask if Beyond Finance is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the right m ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is ClearOne Advantage Legit?

Is ClearOne Advantage Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across ClearOne Advantage.  It’s smart to ask if ClearOne Advantage is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is DebtBlue Legit?

Is DebtBlue Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across DebtBlue.  It’s smart to ask if DebtBlue is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the right moves for your money ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is DMB Financial Legit?

Is DMB Financial Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across DMB Financial.  It’s smart to ask if DMB Financial is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the right moves ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Rescue One Financial Legit?

Is Rescue One Financial Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Rescue One Financial.  It’s smart to ask if Rescue One Financial is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Financial Rescue LLC Legit?

Is Financial Rescue LLC Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Financial Rescue, LLC.  It’s smart to ask if Financial Rescue is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to ma ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Turbo Debt Legit?

Is Turbo Debt Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Turbo Debt.  It’s smart to ask if Turbo Debt is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the right moves for your ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is National Debt Relief Legit?

Is National Debt Relief Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across National Debt Relief.  It’s smart to ask if National Debt Relief is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is JG Wentworth Legit?

Is JG Wentworth Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across JG Wentworth.  It’s smart to ask if JG Wentworth is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the right moves fo ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is GRT Financial Legit?

Is GRT Financial Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across GRT Financial.  It’s smart to ask if GRT Financial is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the right moves ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is New Era Debt Relief Legit?

Is New Era Debt Relief Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across New Era Debt Relief.  It’s smart to ask if New Era is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the right ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Pacific Debt Relief Legit?

Is Pacific Debt Relief Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Pacific Debt Relief.  It’s smart to ask if Pacific Debt Relief is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to ma ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Credit Associates Legit?

Is Credit Associates Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Credit Associates.  It’s smart to ask if Credit Associates is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Timberline Financial Legit?

Is Timberline Financial Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Timberline Financial.  It’s smart to ask if Timberline Financial is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to ... Read More

12 Mar 2023

Is Citizens Debt Relief Legit?

Is Citizens Debt Relief Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Citizens Debt Relief.  It’s smart to ask if Citizens Debt Relief is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to ... Read More

22 Mar 2023

Is 1DebtFree Legit?

Is 1DebtFree Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across 1Debtfree.  It’s smart to ask if 1Debtfree is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need to make the right moves for your mo ... Read More

22 Mar 2023

Is BrightSide Debt Relief Legit?

Is BrightSide Debt Relief Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across BrightSide Debt Relief.  It’s smart to ask if BrightSide Debt Relief is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You n ... Read More

22 Mar 2023

Is Century Support Services Legit?

Is Century Support Services Legit?   If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Century Support Services.  It’s smart to ask if Century Support Services is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial f ... Read More

22 Mar 2023

Is Credit Recovery Group Legit?

Is Credit Recovery Group Legit? If you're considering debt settlement to manage your debt, you’ve probably come across Credit Recovery Group.  It’s smart to ask if Credit Recovery Group is legit. After all, you’re entrusting their representatives with your financial future. You need ... Read More

04 Apr 2023

National Enterprise Systems Debt Settlement Guide

If you have debt with National Enterprise Systems that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due balances from debtors. They ... Read More

04 Apr 2023

IC System Debt Settlement Guide

IC System Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with IC System that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due balances fr ... Read More

04 Apr 2023

D&A Services Debt Settlement Guide

D&A Services Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with D&A Services that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due balan ... Read More

04 Apr 2023

Credit Control Debt Settlement Guide

Credit Control Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Credit Control that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due b ... Read More

19 Apr 2023

Credit Control Debt Settlement Guide

Credit Control Debt Settlement Guide Does a debt settlement program stop Credit Control from calling? Most likely, yes. Every debt settlement company may take a different approach. Ask your settlement company if and when they will notify your collectors and creditors to direct calls to their o ... Read More

15 May 2023

Vericore Debt Settlement Guide

Vericore Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Vericore that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due balances from ... Read More

15 May 2023

Prestige Services, Inc. Debt Settlement Guide

Prestige Services, Inc. Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Prestige Services, Inc. that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to ... Read More

15 May 2023

Velocity Investments Debt Settlement Guide

Velocity Investments Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Velocity Investments that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recove ... Read More

15 May 2023

Your Collection Solution Debt Settlement Guide

Your Collection Solution Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Your Collection Solution that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies t ... Read More

21 May 2023

3 Simple Steps to Manage Your Credit Card Balance

 Simple Steps to Manage Your Credit Card Balance Are you feeling beat up by your credit card balance? The swipe-and-sign (or click-and-spend) feels nonstop and unavoidable. Daily spending quickly spirals into unmanageable debt in a world with rapid inflation. Fortunately, there are ways to ma ... Read More

24 May 2023

Asset Acceptance Debt Settlement Guide

Asset Acceptance Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Asset Acceptance that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-d ... Read More

24 May 2023

Absolute Recovery Services Debt Settlement Guide

Absolute Recovery Services Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Absolute Recovery Services that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agenci ... Read More

24 May 2023

Absolute Recovery Services Debt Settlement Guide

Absolute Recovery Services Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Absolute Recovery Services that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agenci ... Read More

24 May 2023

Account Management Systems Debt Settlement Guide

Account Management Systems Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Account Management Systems that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agenci ... Read More

24 May 2023

Afni Debt Settlement Guide

Afni Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Afni that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due balances from debtors ... Read More

24 May 2023

Alliance One Debt Settlement Guide

Alliance One Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Alliance One that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due balan ... Read More

25 May 2023

Allied Interstate Debt Settlement Guide

Allied Interstate Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Allied Interstate that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past ... Read More

25 May 2023

Alltran Financial Debt Settlement Guide

Alltran Financial Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Alltran Financial that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past ... Read More

25 May 2023

Alorica Debt Settlement Guide

Alorica Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Alorica that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due balances from d ... Read More

25 May 2023

American Coradius International Debt Settlement Guide

American Coradius International Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with American Coradius International that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collect ... Read More

25 May 2023

ARS National Debt Settlement Guide

ARS National Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with ARS National that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due bal ... Read More

25 May 2023

Aspen National Collections Debt Settlement Guide

Aspen National Collections Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Aspen National Collections that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agenci ... Read More

25 May 2023

Asset Compliant Solutions Debt Settlement Guide

Asset Compliant Solutions Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Asset Compliant Solutions that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies ... Read More

25 May 2023

Capital Collections, LLC Debt Settlement Guide

Capital Collections, LLC Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Capital Collections, LLC that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies t ... Read More

02 Jun 2023

Central Portfolio Control Debt Settlement Guide

Central Portfolio Control Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Central Portfolio Control that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies ... Read More

02 Jun 2023

CKS Financial Debt Settlement Guide

CKS Financial Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with CKS Financial that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to recover past-due bal ... Read More

02 Jun 2023

Client Services, Inc. Debt Settlement Guide

Client Services, Inc. Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Client Services, Inc. that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collection agencies to reco ... Read More

07 Jun 2023

Commonwealth Financial Systems Debt Settlement Guide

Commonwealth Financial Systems Debt Settlement Guide If you have debt with Commonwealth Financial Systems that you can't afford to pay, an IAPDA Certified Debt Professional can settle your debt for less than the full amount you owe. Credit card companies and debt buyers hire debt collectio ... Read More