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2Sep/100

Wheat, Corn and Soybean Complex Market Commentary Report for 9-1-10

9-1-10 - Wheat Market Recap Report

December wheat rallied sharply today, wiping out yesterday's big loss in the process and settling at the highest level since August 23rd. Traders said that strong export demand and outside markets were behind today's gains. The dollar was sharply lower and this improves the competitive position of US wheat on world markets. Egypt bought 225,000 tonnes of US wheat on its latest tender with delivery scheduled for mid October. This followed news earlier this morning that a German milling company had bought 20,000 tonnes of US hard red spring wheat, the first such purchase from Germany in three years. Germany is suffering from a late, wet harvest that is expected to sharply reduce the quality of this year's wheat crop, and bring further imports of higher quality milling wheat from France and the US during the remainder of the 2010/11 crop marketing year. Tunisia is also tendering for 50,000 tonnes of soft wheat along with 50,000 tonnes of durum for delivery in October and November. The Rosario Grains Exchange in Argentina forecast this year's wheat crop at between 9.0 and 10.5 million tonnes today. Last year's drought-stressed crop was estimated at about 7.5 million tonnes. Planting has just been completed for wheat in Argentina. Iraq also announced this morning that it intended to start issuing tenders for wheat and rice in October.

September Wheat ended 23 higher  at 675 1/2, 2 3/4 off the high and 22 1/2 up from the low. December Wheat closed up 23 at 708 3/4. This was 23 up from the low and 3 1/4 off the high.

December Oats closed up 3 at 279 3/4. This was 1 1/2 up from the low and 3 3/4 off the high.

Soybean Complex Market Commentary  for 9-1-10

November soybeans settled lower on the day along with December meal on a day that saw sharp gains in wheat, equities and crude oilalong with a sharply lower dollar. Traders said that concern over bigger than expected South American supplies of soybeans along with selling by spreaders versus corn and wheat helped to pressure the soybean market today. Weather in the US is expected to remain mostly favorable for the remainder of the week despite some continued dryness in the eastern Midwest. Soy oil gained on meal on the day, but a late retreat in soy oil narrowed those earlier gains on the spread. Brazil's Trade Ministry said today that Brazil's soybean exports in August were 2.966 million tonnes, down from 3.999 million in July. Argentina's agriculture minister said today that next year's production may be down slightly this year at 52 million tonnes from the USDA's estimate for last year of 54.5 million tonnes. However, this total is still 2 million tonnes above the USDA's current forecast of 50 million tonnes for Argentina for 2010/11. Planting in Brazil starts in early September and extends through mid December. Planting in Argentina starts mainly in November.

November Soybeans closed 4 1/2 lower at 1005 1/2, 1 1/2 up from the low and 12 off the high.

December Soybean Oil finished 0.07 higher at 40.12, 0.14 up from the low and 0.51 off the high.

December Soymeal closed down 1.6 at 293.6. This was 3.6 off the high and 0.3 up from the low..

Corn Market  Commentary  for 9-1-10

December corn posted a substantial gain today with a strong finish that marked the highest close in the December contract since January 11th. Traders credited the rally to a sharp drop in the dollar and a sharp rally in crude oil and equities. Those markets gained on better than expected manufacturing numbers in China and the US. Some traders indicate that a stronger economic outlook in the US could help to reinforce the big domestic feed and ethanol usage numbers that are currently forecast by the USDA for the 2010/11 crop marketing year. Dryness in the eastern Midwest and some areas of the south and SE is still causing minor yield concerns, with rains and cooler weather expected in the western, NW and north central Corn Belt today and tomorrow. The cooler weather is expected to last into the weekend amid drier conditions. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its weekly ethanol production data today. Ethanol production for the week ending August 27 averaged 856,000 barrels per day. This is up 21,000 barrels per day (2.51%) versus last week and up 129,000 barrels per day (17.74%) from last year. Total Ethanol production for the week was 5.992 million barrels, up 147,000 barrels from last week and up 903,000 from last year. Corn used in last week's production is estimated near 89.88 million bushels. This crop year's cumulative corn used for ethanol production for this crop year estimated near 4.43 billion bushels. The current USDA estimate for corn usage for the year with a few days left is 4.5 billion bushels. South Korea's largest feed maker bought up to 55,000 tonnes of optional origin corn today on a tender for up to 165,000 tonnes.

September Corn ended up 7 3/4 at 432 1/4, 3/4 off the high and 9 up from the low. December Corn closed up 7 1/2 at 446 3/4. This was 1/2 off the high and 9 up from the low.

November Rice settled 0.005 down  at 11.335, 0.015 up from the low and 0.135 off the high.

After reading ï»¿today's review,traders might want to take a peek at the commercial traders  momentum.  The Commercial Trader momentum can be tracked by using the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commitment of Traders reports.  Our idea is that, in a value driven commodity futures market no one knows fair value like the people who produce it or, have to use it.  In fact, it is precisely their sense of value that provides the commodity market's rhythmic meanderings that swing traders love so much.  Let's face it, producers know when their product is overvalue and it should be sold just as well as end line users know when they should be stocking up at low prices.  Therefore, trader should be able to incorporate this valuable information into their future market education.

Andy Waldock circulates this blog.  Andy Waldock is a financial advisor, broker, asset manager, trader, and analystfor Commodity & Derivative Advisors, located in Sandusky, Ohio.  Therefore, Andy Waldock may have positions for himself, his family, or his clients in any commodity future market reviewed. The blog is meant to develop a discussion and educate those with an interest in the commodity future markets. The commodity markets may not be advisable for all investors due to the high degree of leverage.  Investing in the commodity futures could result in substantial risk.  If you are interested in reading other published articles, commenting  on his writings or subscribing to Andy's blog, please visit http://blog.commodityandderivativeadv.com, or if you have any questions, please call 1-866-990-0777.

The daily commentaries provide an analysis of the factors that influenced price activity, a recap of any reports released that day, a summary of each commodity's traded price activity, and a look ahead at the schedule for the next day.  CME Group provides market commentaries for soybeans, corn, wheat, silver and gold.   The information in the Market Commentaries was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed therein constitutes a solicitation of the purchase or sale of any futures or options contracts.

 

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2Sep/100

Orange County bankruptcy lawyer

Bankruptcy filings amped up for the calendar month and Options(2)'>quarter throughout the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s Central District, covering seven Southern California counties from San Luis Obispo County to the border of Arizona. In March alone, 1,708 Orange County consumers and business enterprisees filed for bankruptcy protection, a climb of 47.7% from the prior year and 30% higher than in February. Los Angeles bankruptcy filings totaled 5,190, up 75%; and the counties or Riverside & San Bernardino recorded 4,078 in the month of March 2010, an increase of over 55%. If you think those totals are frightening,  In one day in Riverside this past week alone, there were 1000 filings for bankruptcy!  Unfortunately, attorneys operating bankruptcy "factories" are popping up, like they did with loan modifications, trying to become a bankruptcy lawyer overnight and failing miserably. Not only are bankruptcy filings on the rise but so is the number of dismissals due to mistakes when filing for bankruptcy. A bankruptcy lawyer has a fiduciary responsibility to meet with his customers.

Lawyers who specialize in bankruptcies should continue to stay busy , and the need for a extremely certified bankruptcy attorney is growing, says bankruptcy lawyer James D. Zhou. Zhou is partner at the bankruptcy law firm Zhou & Chini, who focuses on chapter 7, chapter, 13 and chapter 11 business bankruptcies in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Los Angeles counties over the past 10 years. “We have seen the need for a qualified bankruptcy attorneys grow as bankruptcy is more complicated since the change of the bankruptcy laws in 2005” says Zhou.

“I think we will continue to see an increase in filings with the rate of foreclosures in Southern California,” he said. “Bankruptcy is a trailing indicator, so the need for a bankruptcy attorney will continue to grow even when the economy rebounds. The bankruptcy attorneys at Zhou & Chini are able to increase their volume of bankruptcy filing and still meet with every client personally. We file every bankruptcy request ourselves thanks to the purchase of the revolutionary IMS Bankruptcy software system technology, say’s partner at the bankruptcy law firm Ron Chini. A bankruptcy attorney needs to remain focused, efficacious and fruitful in helping consumers decide if a chapter 7 or chapter 13 is right for them. At Zhou & Chini the bankruptcy lawyers try to feature a low cost to file bankruptcy while still having the lawyers, not the paralegals do the bankruptcy filing and client consultations. Filing bankruptcy chapter 7 or chapter 13 is broadly speaking the last option for most consumers trying to avoid foreclosure, judgments, wage garnishments or liens. even so, the advantages of filing bankruptcy with a good bankruptcy lawyer and eliminating unguaranteed credit card debt, medical bills, and 2nd mortgage liens is significant when someone is working towards a brisk start. Making mistakes when it comes to filing bankruptcy chapter 7 or chapter 13 can be very high-priced so cautiously select a bankruptcy attorney. To get bankruptcy help or locate a bankruptcy attorney in California visit www.BankruptcyAttorneyinCalifornia.com.

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2Sep/100

Looking At The Detail Of What Life Insurance Is REALLY About

For a fact, your life insurance policy is the contract of the deal that is meant to protect you in the event of a tragedy. Sure it will not stop you from dying, but it can stop the loved ones you leave behind from suffering after you are gone. Although you can reroute it to invest for your retirement, you are only cashing in on that availability, not changing what it really is. If you arrange your finances to get a life insurance quote and finally insurance cover, then you are basically ensuring your family continue to be taken care of.You don't hope for a tragedy, but sometimes that’s precisely what happens. You build a storm cellar to run into in the case of a storm; you take life insurance in the case of death. Funny thing about life is that you may live the whole life out without ever seeing a storm, but when you have lived the whole life, you will eventually see death. Remember, death and taxes…

In life insurance an insuring organization assumes the risk of your death. That is the simplest way to explain the monies you’ll be paying to them as long as you live, and what they will pay back when you die. They are essentially making a bet on how long you are going to live, based on the statistical averages of how long people just like you live. Life insurance quotes are then simply a measure of that risk put in the form of a monthly life insurance premium.You could argue that your death will never happen, but you’d be fooling only yourself. When it does happen, your family will be left with the consequences of your errors. Take the life insurance plan and never look back. Need I say, you’ll be glad that you did, and those you leave behind will be even gladder.

Loss of life in life insurance is a certainty, you know. You are going to die sometime or the other and the question is merely one about when it will happen, and not if. In the light of that, you may want to not compare life to general insurance because in that case, the risks are not as high. As such, the premiums are not quite so threatening either. It can also depend on specific circumstances. For example people who have diabetes may need diabetes life insurance cover, it just depends on the insurer.Due to unforeseen circumstances, anything could happen to you and you’ll be gone. Consider your life insurance as the best way to answer to such instances. You might not be there, but those that are will benefit from it.

Mortality can subject to the laws of probability. You should use such to compute your chances in a life insurance plan. If you can’t get someone who can to do it for you. When you have the figures, apply for the policy. It will be nice to be one step ahead for a change.Cash life insurance policies are much more expensive than term life insurance, and you ought to know that before you go running in and insisting that it is the type of insurance policy you want. However, they do have benefits of their own, which may be what interests you, so you will do well to be informed on these before you decide which you will settle for.

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2Sep/100

Fx Guide – How To Find The Best Fx Book

There's no best Forex book out there. There are a lotof Forex books available for you, and each is able to keep you with all the things that you need so that you can find success in the market.The world wide web is a good source of information about different Forex books, from the old and classic helpful books, to the new ones which are more updated on the market.

Purchasing a Forex book shouldn't only be depending on its popularity, although this is a factor in itself. Of course, a book's popularity says it has already been purchased and used by a lot of people, proving its effectiveness.

You also have to consider the contents of a book,whether or not it is helpful to your industry or chosen field, or if it's right for your level of understanding. For instance, if you're a freshtrader, you'd not find much help on books that speak about advanced Forex strategies. Be sure you get the information you'll need at the level you need it when you are looking for a Forex book.

If you have been in the market for a long period and are aiming to improve your skills and knowledge, then you can look for more advanced books. In the same manner, if you're a rookie in the market, it is crucial that youstart with books that tackle the more basic areas of Forex.

The Internet has a lot of information about the most recent books on Forex, in addition tosome titles that have been around for years but still continues to provide help. You can read reviews through different websites and blogs. If you are a part of a forum or a group, you can ask fellow members of their opinion about the best books that they can recommend for you.

Another great advantage of the internet is that you can actually download Forex books there. Some charge you for a very minimal amount while others give the books for free. This is a very helpful feature which may give you the chance to get the books that you might want at no cost. You have access to your book right on your personal computer or laptop.

As a Forex trader, it's important that you still learn about the trade. By reading books and always feeding yourself with new information, you would continue to thrive in the foreign exchange market.

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1Sep/100

How a Bad Credit Home Equity Loan Can Help Restore Your Credit

Repaying your credit debt is not always manageable, although acquiring credit in the past few years has become quite simple. Now that things are much tighter with the country's finances, it's becoming even harder to get credit lately, and some people are finding it impossible to clear out their gigantic credit card balances. Late payments and other factors are contributing to negative marks in their credit reports so that people who used to be considered excellent credit risks now have bad credit. One way to overcome a part of this debt is to secure a bad credit home equity loan.
Lenen doorlopend krediet is a Dutch article giving their opinion about his matter.

If you have equity built up in your home, you might be able to get a loan against that equity, if you've had your mortgage for a long time and paid a lot of money on it. This loan can go to home repair, or even managing riskier loans and credit ard balances, getting you back on track. Using the equity in the home is one way to pay off credit card debt that keeps spiraling up and up with late payments, charges and fees, and an inability to even make the minimum required payment anymore.

Home equity is considered to be one of the most secure forms of collateral one can put up to get a loan because banks know that homeowners do not want to lose their property and will work doubly hard to ensure that payments are made on time so that they do not end up homeless.

When banks issue a bad credit home equity loan, they may require the payee to attend credit counseling as a stipulation of loan approval. This move is designed to provide valuable lessons about living within one's means that many people seem to have forgotten.

These counseling sessions will teach individuals how to establish a budget that suits them, and customize attainable goals for stopping debt from continuing to pile up and getting existing credit repaid.

If you manage to complete credit counseling, you'll be in much better shape to get a bad credit home equity loan, because the bank now knows that you have become educated on how to become a better borrower and as such are a lower risk, and you can use the loan they give you to secure your debt and keep it from rising any further.

The process for getting a bad credit home equity loan is somewhat more onerous than it has been in the past. This is because banks have to be more careful about the loans they make. A repeat of the bank collapses experienced by Washington Mutual and others, would be devastating to our economy. When a bank lends money, they have to be fairly certain that they'll get it back.

Fortunately, few would be willing to, even if they could afford to, give up their home and be forced to pay rent. Rental rates in today's economy tend to be higher than most individual's  mortgage loan payments. As a result, banks tend to trust home equity more than any other form of collateral out there.

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1Sep/100

Simple Steps To Boost Profits with Affiliate Marketing

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Most online marketers eventually decide to engage in affiliate marketing. Well, it’s difficult to ignore the huge profits in affiliate marketing that can be made if you know what you’re doing. And it appears to be a very easy form of marketing which only increases its popularity. Just begin promoting someone else’s products/services and you’ll make commissions from it. But the truth is all marketing and promoting requires effort and will take time. If you want to know the truth? Affiliate marketing can be very difficult, and at the very least it is not as easy as you may believe. But if your mental game is right, it absolutely can be very rewarding. Here are some tips to help you increase your profits as an affiliate marketer.

You have enough to learn, so you can do yourself a favor and market a product/service that you have prior knowledge about. A lot of times you’ll see words about writing about what you know. Ok, take that advice and apply it to marketing in general and especially to affiliate marketing. Select a product you know about, and the same holds true for the market.

It’s easy… as an example, if you love all things beauty and personal care, then you can become an affiliate for those products and join programs like Mary Kay or Avon. Because you're already familiar with the product type you will better be able to sell it to people. You’ll have an easier time making sales because you know how to talk to the customers. You see, you will already know what it takes to make you want to buy it, right?

Moving on… do thorough research on your niche market. Sure, learn the products but always move beyond that to the market. Doing this will give you excellent skills and make you a more formidable affiliate marketer. If you understand your target market, you’ll communicate with them more effectively and sell to them in greater numbers. You will also know what they want, so you can give them more freebies which will make them more receptive to your offers.

Never give up. While it is important not to stick with a program that you can't enjoy, it is also important that you have some patience and give a program time to work. You probably know, or should, that your bank won’t be immediately calling you to tell you they don’t have enough room for all your commissions. In case you come across any programs that offer ‘lifetime’ payments, just remember they take a while to become significant. Give each program at least a few months to start making money for you before moving on to something else. Don't give up or trade in if you don't see hundreds of dollars in just a few days because the reality is that such situations almost never happen. You’ll find there are numerous methods to keep sales at a high level. You can definitely make a ton of money with affiliate marketing, but you have to be organized and have a good plan. If you're trying to make a quick buck this is not the internet marketing method for you. If work does not scare you, then the sky’s the limit with regard to income potential.

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31Aug/100

The Mortgage Loan Crisis: Who Should Take The Blame

There has never been more confusion about mortgages than at this particular time in history. The global economic system has been collapsed by people who were confused about mortgages and didn't know it. Whose fault was it? It was the fault of the sub-prime home buyer. It was the fault of the sub-prime mortgage broker. It was the fault of lazy financial advisors who put their client's money in asset backed paper that turned out to be worth whatever recycled paper goes for and no more. But the Federal Reserve Bank should carry most of the blame. Lenen doorlopend krediet explains how the Dutch solve this.

The Federal Reserve is the party most responsible for destroying the global economy. This private corporation, charged by Congress with managing our money supply, cannot be trusted. Did you see Jon Stewart hammer Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC's Mad Money, on who did this? Well, the answer is, the Federal Reserve Bank did it. And they should pay. Congress must rescind the Bank's charter and replace it with a central bank controlled by the Treasury Department.

Mortgage brokers concocted obtuse mortgage contracts and then began shilling subprime loans to unqualified buyers. They dit it in a way that would make the most hardened magazine subscription telephone sales person squirm.

When the FRB raised the ratio it flooded the market with more money, which went out in loans to unqualified buyers which were then bundled as the infamous 'asset backed paper.'. An other word for a so called toxic asses is a liability. And that's what the governement is buying. Your tax money is being used to the American government.

And lastly are the people who bought homes they couldn't afford, and then started whining that they didn't know they had an adjustable rate mortgage. I know that's harsh, but it is the truth. These people should never have been allowed to purchase a home, and they certainly shouldn't be rescued from foreclosure.

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31Aug/100

Understanding Trade Size

The single most common factor that causes many traders to blow up their accounts is greed. When you get greedy, you start taking unnecessary risks. You will spend countless hours trying to discover the Holy Grail technical indictor or a forex robot that will make you rich. You believe that by discovering that secret of investing, you will become rich without losing a single trade.

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Unfortunately there is no Holy Grail for anyone in trading. You will win and you will lose. So you must learn not to risk more than 2% of your account on one trade. Grow your account incrementally over time. Never ever be tempted to risk big, making one single winning trade that can make you rich.

However, if you are going to trade more than one position at the same time, the amount may become higher. Let's assume you are in 3 trades at the same time trading three currency pairs! You should risk only $1,000 per trade. So your total money at risk will be (3) (1000) =$3,000. Once you have calculated your risk, you are can determine the trade size.

You have taken the guesswork out of your trading once you have determined your risk level and calculated the trade size. You can sleep well now knowing how much of your money is at risk. You are going to be able to trade tomorrow, no matter what happens today.

Using these common and simple money management rules will help you avoid the pitfall of losing almost all the money in your account. Never ever take more than 2-5% risk in any single trade. Learning to survive the markets and trading another day is the essence of trading. This can help take your trading to the next level of profitability.

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30Aug/100

No Credit Check Bank Accounts Appraised

An individual’s credit profile and score is his life. In this day and age, you cannot go far if your credit rating score is set at high possibility and your rating is determined based within the inputs in your credit profile. Let me give you an insight on how credit report is managed.

Fiscal institutions for instance banks, loan organizations, credit rating card firms, as well as other financing entities report your negative monetary activity to the credit score bureaus. The credit history bureaus are the organizations that monitor your credit ratings goings-on. So once you miss your payments on any of the creditors, these economic institutions have the choice to statement this on any or all on the credit rating bureaus.

A missed payment is equivalent to a demerit and it will greatly affect your credit history score. Several missed payments and you'll find yourself as a higher risk customer. And these reports aren't the only stuff that influence the abrupt changes on your credit rating. Legal issues such as divorce, alimony, child support, civil suits, along with other financially-damaging litigation have a huge bearing within the outcome with the credit history. Inquiries are also moving factors on a credit rating report. http://www.payday-loans-reviews.co.uk/payday-loans-direct-deposit-discussed

And what are inquiries? If you apply for any sort of loan (car, housing, educational), the firm you could have engaged the loan with pulls up your credit report and score by directly going for the credit rating bureau and requesting it. This can be called a tough inquiry and this has a negative implication on one’s credit rating rating and report. Numerous inquiries will certainly bring your score down. Why is that? Multiple inquiries signifies multiple loan applications which in turn means your paying capability is hampered drastically. Even opening a bank account becomes extremely complicated for individuals who have large risk credit rating scores.

A person’s credit rating is synonymous to fiscal success or failure. Your future is dependent about the movement of the credit file and score. If you apply for a job, your status is determined by your credit profile. Your attitude in paying is apparent in your credit history and score. Your ability to pay just isn't dependent on your earnings but is hinged about the number of payments that you make in a month, so even if your salary is pegged at £10,000 a month, if your monthly dues amount to much more than 4/5 of what you earn, then your paying capability isn't that good. Therefore, loan organizations will think twice in granting a loan.http://www.payday-loans-reviews.co.uk/

Nowadays, you will find banking institutions that, despite your poor credit score showing, will still open their doors and open a checking account for you. This is what is known as no credit check bank accounts. It does not matter whether you could have a bad credit score history, or is currently working on your bankruptcy or insolvency, these banks are there to aid you plan out your payment schedules so that you can fix your credit file and scores.

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30Aug/100

Tips for Debt Counseling

You're knee deep in debt. You've tried budgeting, actually talking to your creditors along with other self-help strategies of controlling your debt, and it also just hasn't done a bit of good. Don't give up! Don't stress and panic! Give credit advice or debt management a try before you think about filing for bankruptcy.

What is Credit Counseling?

  • Reputable credit advice services can do this:
  • Advise you on managing your money and debt
  • Help you develop a budget
  • Offer free educational materials and workshops

Credit counselors are certified and trained in the aspects of credit rating, money and debt management and budgeting. Counselors will discuss your entire finances and will allow you to create a personalized plan to solve your financial problems.

Choosing a Credit Counseling Organization

Most credit counselors offer their services through local offices, the world wide web or on the telephone. When possible, you must seek the one that offers in-person counseling. You ought to develop a list of reputable credit counseling organizations and ascertain that they provide you free information brochures about their services. The following organizations often offer credit counseling services:

  • Colleges and universities
  • Military bases
  • Credit unions
  • Housing authorities
  • County or cooperative extension services

Your bank, local consumer protection agency, church, family may be an excellent source of information and referrals. The US (Bankruptcy) Trustee Program has a list of approved credit counseling agencies in your area. Each state's Attorney General's office, local consumer protection agency and Better Business Bureau can give a list of any complaints filed against the agencies on your list.

Be wary! Many credit guidance organizations are nonprofitand give their services for free or for a modest fee. However, you will discover for-profit credit counselors that could charge a higher fee and yet others that can bill themselves as "nonprofit" and "free" but require you to make an upfront "donation" or "voluntary" contribution.

Questions to Ask

Once you have narrowed your list of credit counseling agencies, contact your final candidates and ask:

  • What services do you provide? You want budget counseling and debt management classes, not debt management plans discussed below
  • Will you help me avoid debt problems in the future?
  • What are your fees? Are there any upfront or monthly fees? Get it in writing
  • What if I can't afford your fees?
  • Will I have a formal written agreement or contract with you? Always read what you sign
  • Are you licensed by the state?
  • What are your counselors' qualifications? Are they accredited or certified by an outside organization? If so, by whom? If not, how are they trained? Avoid agencies that train or certify their own counselors
  • How will you keep my personal information private?
  • How do you compensate your employees? Avoid any agency that pays their employees based on whether they sign you up, pay a fee or make a contribution

Debt Negotiation Programs

Stay clear of credit counseling agencies that promote debt negotiation services! They're extremely risky and may have a negative impact on your credit report. Many claim to be nonprofit organizations and:

  • Guarantee that they can reduce or remove your unsecured debt
  • Require substantial monthly fees
  • Demand payment of a percentage of savings
  • Tell you to stop making payments or communicating with creditors
  • Require you to make monthly payments to them, rather than to your creditors
  • Claim creditors won't sue you for nonpayment of unsecured debt
  • Promise that using their system won't have negative impact on your credit report
  • Claim that they can remove accurate negative information from your credit report

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