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Credit InfoCenter's Guide to Getting Out of Debt

One possible way is to go through Consumer Counseling Services.

	Consumer Credit Counseling Services FAQs
	About CCCS, by CCCS
	Tips On Leaving a Debt Consolidation Company
	Reader feedback about CCCS.

Our advice is to stay away from debt consolidation companies, especially the ones who proudly announce that they are "non-profit."

	Debt consolidation companies - Is this a good way to get out of debt?
	If you still want to go through a debt consolidation company, read our tipsheet.
	One reader's first hand account of dealings with a debt consolidation company

You can also use these strategies to try and get out of debt yourself.

	You can do the same thing as CCCS, without ruining your credit. Here's how.
	The Path to Financial Freedom: Simple Debt Elimination Strategies
	A great way to deal with collection listings on your account - debt validation.
	Don't forget to negotiate your credit rating when making a settlement!

Do you have a question we haven't answered? Call us! E-mail us! or Buy the Book!
Document last modified Friday, 19-Nov-2004 13:46:17 EST