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		<title><![CDATA[How does ClearOne Advantage's Program compare to Consumer Credit Counseling (CCC)?]]></title>
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</font><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Debt Management Plans (DMPs) offered by  Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) can be an effective debt relief
option for those that mostly need budgeting help and a reduced interest rate
to <strong>pay off their debts in full</strong>.<span>  </span></font></font>
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<font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">DMPs
generally involve lower amounts of debt than debt settlement programs may
accept. While enrolled in a DMP, consumers generally do not receive creditor
calls; however typical program lengths are around 5 years in duration. A
consumer’s involvement in a DMP may also be reflected on their credit report.
Consumer’s that choose CCCS programs generally do not have problems making
continued payments on their credit cards, and simply need structure and a
modest interest rate reduction. </font></font>
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<font face="Times New Roman" size="3">CCCS often receive funding directly from creditors by what&#39;s called a "fair share" payment.  This is often based on what the CCC can collect from you.</font>
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<font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">In comparison, <strong>debt settlement programs</strong> are
generally for consumers that are experiencing a financial hardship and are
designed to settle the entire outstanding balance for<strong> less than the consumer
owes</strong>.  Also, debt settlement companies do NOT receive funding from creditors- our interests are aligned directly with our clients&#39; interests.</font></font>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Can I do this on my own?]]></title>
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</font><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">If you
have the negotiation skills and know how the process works, you can
contact your creditors yourself and see if they will negotiate your debt. You
could also begin saving and setting aside your own settlement funds to pay
the settlements- just as we’d have you do. So why hire us? It’s really no
different than hiring a plumber or an electrician- while you could
certainly give it a try yourself, hiring a professional is often a good
idea.<span>  </span><br />
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</font></font><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">There are several reasons why our clients
decide to higher us instead of attempting to negotiate settlements with their
creditors on their own. For example:</font></font>
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	</font><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">Contacting creditors and collection agencies
	yourself can be very stressful!<span>   </span>A debt
	collector’s job is to have you pay as much of the balance as possible.<span>   </span>We have professional negotiators that do nothing
	but negotiate settlements for our clients every single day. <span> </span></font></font></li>
	<li><font face="Calibri"><font size="3">We generally know approximately what creditors
	and collectors will settle debts for at a given period of delinquency.<span>   </span>We use this information when creating your
	specifically tailored program projections.<span>  
	</span>This knowledge has been obtained through years of settling our clients’
	debt.<span>   </span>It would be very difficult for
	you to know if you’re getting a good deal without this specific knowledge.</font></font></li>
	<li><font size="3"><font face="Calibri">One of the single biggest advantages our clients
	have compared to trying to settle debt on their own is the motivation and
	support system we provide.<span>   </span><strong>We are committed to our clients’ success</strong>.<span>  </span>Many completely overlook the importance motivation
	and a good support system play in one’s debt resolution success.<span>   </span>Just like a personal trainer works
	individually to motivate and help their clients succeed, our customer service
	and negotiations team is committed to doing everything possible to motivate and
	support our clients through the program. <span>  </span>The same sort of motivation and support system
	are virtually non-existent for those that try settling debts on their own.</font></font></li>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[What is your goal? ]]></title>
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Our goal is to work with you to develop a debt resolution plan, whether that is with our company or not.   If you chose another debt resolution option, we may be able to help point you in the right direction.  We genuinely care about our clients and want to see whatever debt resolution method you chose be a success.
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If you enroll in a debt settlement program we offer, our goal will be to settle your enrolled debts in the shortest possible time frame for an amount you can actually afford- not just what your creditors are demanding.  We place an emphasis on providing our clients with superior, results oriented service.  To find out if you qualify for a debt settlement program, please call us at (888) 785-5376.
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Can I change my draft date? ]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please keep in mind that clients must commit to making a consistent monthly payment in order to ensure the success of their program. However, if you do need to change the date your payments are being made or the amount, you should provide at least 5 business days notice to your payment processing company.  If you are experiencing a hardship and need to skip a monthly payment altogether, we will also try to accommodate you - but please keep in mind that this will have a negative impact on your program&#39;s success. 
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		<link>http://answers.clearonedebt.com/content/1/30/en/can-i-change-my-draft-date.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[I have a moral issue with not paying back the full balance of my account. Can I repay the full amount?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yes, we encourage all consumers to pay back the full amount they owe.  However, if you could afford to pay back the full balance, you are unlikely to be a candidate for our program.  Also, if you are like most borrowers struggling to keep up with large amounts of credit card debt, you may be paying high interest rates, late fees, over limit fees, and other penalties. Because of these rates and fees, you have likely already repaid your initial principal amount many times over. 
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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