Debt Management
Debt management is an alternative to debt settlement and works somewhat differently.
Both can work to get you out of debt but choosing one method or the other depends on your circumstances. In debt management, you have a steady and stable income but your financial budgeting is no longer working, and you aren’t able to stay current with creditors. Debt settlement is the option for those whose income is compromised and who can’t make even reduced rate or smaller payments.
Debt Management and The Importance of Hardship
Debt management is an option not only when simple budgeting stops working or when you are behind with creditors, it is an option for those whose finances have been effected by uncontrollable circumstances such as job loss, medical problems or divorce.
You still have an income, but the bills have mounted up and you can no longer manage them efficiently. If self-payment plans and credit counseling has not worked, debt management can be a valid option.
Debt Management and the Importance of Your Recent Account Activity
When a debt management specialist and creditors analyze your financial situation, they will make an evaluation based on many things they see in your accounts. They’ll take things like your interest rates, the minimum you are supposed to be paying, and the total amount due into consideration. They will also look at how you’ve been spending money. For instance, if they see you’ve curtailed your spending to necessities rather than buying a new television or large amounts of clothing, they will be more willing to work with helping you manage your debt.
Debt Management and the Importance of your Credit History
If your credit history doesn’t reflect a bankruptcy or historically bad credit, it is more likely that creditors will work with you to reduce your principal and your payments.
When a person has declared bankruptcy in recent years, a creditor may feel that it will be less likely to recover a substantial portion of the debt to them. It takes away incentive for them to lower interest rates and reduce the amount owed to them. Debt management means that the creditors look at your situation as one that can still be managed. They would rather not spend time chasing after money when a reduction of payments and interest rates can result in a person paying at least a portion of what they owe.
While in debt management, your credit report will reflect that you are making payments through credit counseling or a debt management company. Your credit score isn’t hurt by debt management but there will be a notation that you are using it to repay debts. The notation will remain there until your accounts are marked paid.
Find out if debt management is the right solution for you. National Debt Relief’s experienced consultants will be able to answers questions and make a recommendation based on your details. Fill out our short application and we will be happy to contact you.
 National Relief can help you find the right solution with a free consultation. You can fill out our Short Application and one of our debt specialists will contact you within minutes, or you can call now – (888) 703-4948.
Debt Management
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Debts We Can Settle
Unsecured debts:
- Credit cards
- Unsecured loans, personal loans, or lines of credit
- Medical bills
- Collections or repossessions
- Business debts
Debts We Can't Settle
Secured debts:
- Lawsuits
- IRS debt or back taxes
- Utility bills
- Auto loans, government loans, or student loans
- Mortgages or home loans
- Other secured debts
Your Debt Relief Alternatives
If you are considering a type of debt relief program, know that there are alternatives to debt settlement. National Relief also offers debt management, which may work better for some consumers.
Your Consumer Rights
All consumers should be aware that they have specific rights under The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Debt collectors must follow the rules. Violations of this act by collectors can result in the consumer receiving damage awards.
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