Family Credit Management’s President Michael McAuliffe, discusses, Credit Counseling. When debt starts getting overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to turn and you want a solution now. The problem is, there’s no such thing as a quick fix. Credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy are three very different approaches to dealing with debt, each with their own pros and cons. However, debt settlement and bankruptcy can be very dangerous. First, recognize that whether you are dealing with a credit counseling agency, a debt settlement agency or a bankruptcy lawyer, there are untrustworthy people and companies out there. They will smooth talk you with scripted answers to get their hands on your money. There are three things you should always do when considering a company or advisor: 1: Check the company’s record on the Better Business Bureau website. You’ll see that some companies have less than 3 complaints, some have 500 and a few have more than 1000! This is an objective third party source that can give you a good look at a company’s trustworthiness. 2: Check out their licensing status. Different states require different levels of licensing. Even if your state requires none at all, such as Florida or North Carolina, find a company that is licensed in the most stringent states like New York and Michigan. 3: Call the company and talk to them anonymously. If they won’t answer all your questions without getting your personal information, like name and phone number …

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Egemen Bagis, Turkey’s minister for European affairs and the chief EU negotiator, talks to Al Jazeera about why Turkey still wants to join the EU; press freedom and judiciary reform; the issue of the Armenian genocide; and foreign policy.

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When the creditors and banks come calling for their money, it’s time to give ‘em a lesson.

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Going to credit counseling doesnt hurt your FICO® score — as long as the agency pays your bills on time! Find out more in this video, where Darcy Sullivan and Craig Watts answer one of your questions about FICO® scores.

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www.euronews.net European leaders are holding their 17th summit in two years as the bloc battles to resolve its sovereign debt problems. In Brussels 26 of the 27 members are expected to sign up to a fiscal treaty including a balanced budget rule written into constitutions. However Britain will not be included as its government has rejected the move. Then there is the creation of a permanent rescue fund. Everyone is expected to sign a treaty creating the European Stability Mechanism – which is due to become operational in July.

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You owe it to yourself to get in touch with us now and learn how you can become debt-free. Our credit counselling and debt consolidation program is completely confidential, so your privacy is assured. Here is your opportunity to consolidate debt, pay off outstanding credit cards, escape…

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The problems in the European Union have not had much of a negative effect on the global stock markets since December 19, 2011. Earlier today, Italy had successful bond auction, however, the unemployment level in Spain increased again. The problems in Greece and Portugal remain unresolved and the markets do not seem to care. The roller coaster ride called the Euro-zone debt crisis is now having less effect on the major stock indexes. We have seen this complacency before when it comes to the European Union, then when investors least expect it the problems erupt again. Investors should realize that the European debt crisis is not over by a long shot.

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getoutofdebt.org – Howard Dvorkin of Consolidated Credit Counseling spoke at the GetOutOfDebt.org Debt Relief Master Class in July 2011 about his view of the credit counseling industry today, his view of the industry moving forward, and why he forecasts nearly 2/3 of credit counseling agencies will not be around in five years.

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New talks with creditors kick off in Athens in in a renewed attempt to slash the country’s debt and stave off default.

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This video describes what a consumer in debt should look for when seeking the help of a credit counseling agency. It also outlines the services offered by American Consumer Credit Counseling. ACCC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides confidential credit counseling, budget analysis, educational materials, and a debt managament program. For more information visit ConsumerCredit.com or call 1-800-769-3571.

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