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Many people are searching for a way to lighten their burden of debt in this current economy.
The government has initiated several ways to provide some financial help for Americans with heavy financial burdens. One of the best options that the government has introduced is debt settlement. This type of service is a genuine and legal method that is supported by the government.
Aurora Lillo Editor of the "Best Debt Settlement Companies" website -- http://www.BestDebtSettlementCompanies.org -- pointed out;
"...By working with a debt settlement service, individuals may lower their unsecured liabilities by as much as 80%. This will allow individuals to avoid bankruptcy. However, when a person receives a settlement their credit score will temporarily go down..."
Many individuals may be willing to take the lower credit score in order to cut their liabilities by 50% or more. Individuals that owe $10,000 or more can qualify for a reduction in their liabilities through the debt settlement services.
Not all settlement companies live up to their promises. There are fraudulent companies right along side the legitimate ones. This can make it hard to distinguish between which company is trustworthy and which one is not. Here are some suggestions to help you find a company that can legitimately reduce your liabilities.
Once you have selected a debt settlement service company, find out about its background and history.
You can begin by going to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website and check if the company is registered with them.
The BBB organization rates businesses on an A to F scale in regards to several issues including:
How long they have been in businesses.
If the company has the required licenses.
If there has been any governmental actions against the company.
How long it takes for customer complaints to be resolved.
If the company is a member of the BBB and the Chamber of Commerce, there is a high probability that they are genuine and reliable.
It is a good idea to stay away from companies that are brand new and have very little experience. New companies might not have the knowledge or seasoned expertise to provide a high quality service.
"...Alternatively, you can look for a debt relief network that is connected with several trustworthy businesses. In order to become a member of these networks, a business has to show a history of dramatically cutting and getting rid of consumer liabilities. In addition, the business has to take and pass an ethical principles test. You can be confident of finding a company that has a trustworthy reputation by using this method along with the other methods above..." added A. Lillo.
Further Information By Visiting; http://www.BestDebtSettlementCompanies.org
