Archive for September, 2009

You know you love your family

Friday, September 18th, 2009

If the sole purpose in life is for you to preserve your wealth and to provide for your family, then once again SYD financial is here to help. SYD is proud to announce that we are agents for all of the top insurance carriers in the nation. SYD offers term, permanent and variable life insurance products. They also offer fixed and variable annuities to help diversify your portfolio. Everyone needs insurance for many different purposes. Let SYD Financial help assess the appropriate amount of coverge to help protect your loved ones

What else does SYD do

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Home prices are still low, interest rates are at rock bottom. SYD has your loan officer ready to work for you. Whether you are looking to purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage, call us today to discuss your many solutions.

Act now

Friday, September 18th, 2009

For those of you out there it is imperative to look to negotiate your credit card debt. You ask why? Banks and creditors are in the right place now to get what they can from us the settlement companies. It is rumored to be true that in just a few short months and extending for a period of 5 years that the commercial mortgage industry is going to implode. Banks and financial institutions are going to look to other ways to recoup monies lost or never to be received. You the credit card holder will be directly impacted. Act now and Call SYD Financial for their analysis and guidance.

Report: Debt Settlement a Viable Path to Economic Recovery Over Bankruptcy

Friday, September 18th, 2009

A recent analysis found the number of Americans filing for bankruptcy continues to rise. The Association of Settlement Companies (TASC) today reminds consumers who are struggling to pay off their unsecured debt that debt settlement remains a reliable tool for relief, especially when compared to taking the dramatic step of filing for bankruptcy.

According to a report from Automated Access to Court Electronic Records, bankruptcy filings in the United States now exceed 6,000 per day. Reputable debt settlement companies such as those that are a part of TASC—a non-profit watchdog for the industry—can help consumers avoid being a part of that statistic. One reason is that debt settlement companies can often negotiate with creditors to settle for less than the full amount owed.

“Every day the debt settlement industry assists consumers in navigating through their financial straits,” Chris Kesterson, president of TASC, said. “Our staff members are knowledgeable and experienced in working with creditors, who are willing to take a settlement over getting nothing with bankruptcy.”

Debt settlement provides consumers with a three-year plan to get out of debt without the 10-year stain of bankruptcy on their credit report. Bankruptcy also is time-intensive and can be difficult to apply for, if a consumer even qualifies, Kesterson added.

To illustrate debt settlement as a growing choice over bankruptcy, TASC revealed recently that the industry returned more than $2.2 billion in consumer debt last year. In addition, TASC’s research shows more than $500 million in settlement funds saved by consumers are available to credit card companies today.

Debt Settlement- How Obama is Making it Easier to Eliminate Credit Card Debt

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Recent economic conditions and massive government spending have actually made it easier for consumers to eliminate credit card debt. The passage of the financial stimulus bills has given creditors much more flexibility when negotiating debt settlements. Not only do creditors have a lot of stimulus money to hedge their losses on debt settlements but they are also very worried about defaults on delinquent accounts. The rate of delinquent credit accounts is rising significantly and as a result creditors are agreeing to very generous settlements in order to partially recoup some of their lent money.

“The largest and most respected debt relief networks on the marketplace today”
If you are over $10,000 in debt it would be prudent to talk with a debt settlement company and take advantage of market conditions while they are so favorable.Credit card debt is the most common type of unsecured debt that is settled. It is very easy to accumulate credit balances with all of the ridiculous fees that credit card companies charge you. Remember this: Your unsecured debt is always negotiable.

“A debt settlement company can provide you significant leverage when negotiating with your creditors.”
The best companies have established relationships with all the major creditors including banks, credit card companies, and medical institutions and will be able to use their leverage to eliminate a percentage of your debt. The best debt settlement companies will be able to eliminate credit card debt at 50% although cases in the 70-80% range are not uncommon in this market. This means that at least half of your credit card debt should be eliminated on average. The fact is that creditors are scared of massive defaults and are more than willing to make deals and write off a good portion of your debt. It is critical however that consumers know where to find a legitimate and established debt settlement company if they want to get the most favorable deal.

Credit Card Debt Increases Stress For Americans

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

There may be a lot of talk about the economy turning around, but do consumers feel their personal situation brightening?

A new study from Consumer Reports suggests that a combination of credit card debt, personal loan problems and healthcare issues are keeping people from feeling positive about their finances.

In September, the Consumer Reports Sentiment Index was measured at 38.1, the lowest level seen since October 2008.

Some of the possible reasons for this negative reading can be seen in the findings from the Consumer Reports Trouble Tracker, which showed that nearly 38 percent of Americans suffered some sort of financial problem over the past 30 months.

For example, 15.6 percent of Americans saw higher credit card interest rates and fees during that time period, 8.5 percent lost their health insurance or saw their coverage reduced and 6 percent were denied a personal loan.

The households most heavily affected by these sorts of financial calamities were those earning less than $50,000 per year, according to the data.

However, Consumer Reports’ findings were not strictly negative. They also revealed some positive signs for the economy as a whole, particularly when it came to expectations for spending and jobs.

The Consumer Reports Retail Index showed some stability, while the Employment Index rose to 50.3, an increase described as a “significant improvement” by the research group.

“Despite the negative forces consumers are facing, we have seen some stabilization and improvement in key indicators that suggest we could see and improvement in consumer sentiment over the next month,” said Ed Farrell, director of the Consumer Reports National Research Center.

Still, it remains to wait and see whether Americans will find their personal financial situation improves in the coming weeks.

Debt Settlement Providing Great Debt Relief To Consumers

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Debt Settlement Providing Great Debt Relief To Consumers

As U.S. consumers cope with large amounts of debt and seek out good, proven methods for relieving this debt, one program has demonstrated its debt relief ability above all others, and this program is known as debt settlement.

(News4Press.com) Chicago, Illinois September 15, 2009 — Debt Settlement – the meaning of this program can be sort of mysterious to many. But what the program is and how it works is really a thing of beauty. But the question has be asked – why is there such an interest these days in debt relief? How did we arrive at this point?

As has been said in the past quite rightly – it’s the economy. We live in a global marketplace now. There is simply no denying this fact. And when one local, regional, or national economy falters it can have a domino effect on other economies of the world. And this is what has taken place.

The interest in debt settlement today stems from the fact that as consumer spending slowed, employers were quick slash payrolls. As jobs were lost, consumer spending slowed even more dramatically. Couple this fact with homes whose values have plummeted during this same time period, and credit card companies who have been raising rates and fees – and you have the perfect recipe for financial stress and duress. And this is what has occurred.

Debt settlement is of such great interest today because consumers are being hammered on many fronts today. They’ve heard of bankruptcy, but have doubts and questions about whether it really is the right thing to do – or does it do more harm than good (the latter is actually and factually the case) Bankruptcy has many negative consequences, including: the virtual destruction/implosion (any harsh metaphor could be used here, as the devastation to the filer’s credit score cannot be emphasized enough), the inability to obtain future credit for a long period of time, the inability to rent an apartment in one’s own name, the very real possibility of being passed over for a job, as more employers are doing credit checks as part of their routine screening process for job applicants, and being required to pay hefty deposits for new home utility service in the future.

Debt settlement on the other hand is able to achieve enormous amounts of debt reduction and debt elimination without all the harsh consequences of bankruptcy. Debt settlement can in fact typically achieve a 50% – 75% debt reduction instantly, right off the bat. Think about that for a moment – having your credit card debt ELIMINATED by up to 75%! This is the beauty of debt settlement.

Bank of America, Citigroup, Credit Card Defaults Soar To New Highs

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Last month’s improvements in credit card defaults appears to be an outlier. Credit card defaults have resumed their natural tendency to track rising unemployment.

Inquiring minds are reading U.S. credit card defaults up, signal consumer stress.

Bank of America Corp and Citigroup Inc customers defaulted on their credit card debts in August at the highest rates since the onset of the recession, a sign that the banks’ consumer lending woes are far from over.

“The defaults are a wake-up call for those expecting a V-shaped recovery,” said Elliot Spar, options market strategist at Stifel Nicolaus & Co.

Bank of America said its charge off-rate — loans the company does not expect to be repaid — rose to 14.54 percent in August from 13.81 percent in July.

Citigroup, the largest issuer of MasterCard-branded credit cards, said its charge-off rate rose to 12.14 percent in August from 10.03 percent in July.

The charge-off rates for both Citi and Bank of America, two of the biggest recipients of U.S. government bailouts, were the highest yet during the financial crisis.

JPMorgan Chase & Co, the largest issuer of Visa-branded credit cards, said its charge-off rate rose to 8.73 percent from 7.92 percent, while smaller Discover Financial Services said its rate rose to 9.16 percent from 8.43 percent.

American Express Co’s default rate fell to 8.5 percent from 8.9 percent as the company increased its lending portfolio.

JPMorgan, Discover and Capital One Financial Corp reported late payments on credit cards — an indicator of future defaults — rose in August after several monthly declines.

As credit card losses rose to record highs in recent months, credit card companies closed millions of accounts, trimmed lending limits and slashed rewards.

Lenders are also raising fees and interest rates ahead of a new law that increases protection for consumers. The law is expected to shrink the industry and limit subprime borrowers’ access to plastic money.
Unemployment is likely to rise for another year, then flatten out so it is likely that card defaults keep rising for quite some time.

Rising fees will make up some of the difference. However, the millions of closed accounts and reduced minimums will curtail consumer spending going forward. That is a good thing as well as part of the healing process. Yet, along with secular changes in consumer attitudes, curtailed credit does portend weak earnings growth across the board for a wide array of companies.

How to Live Debt-Free Life

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

With tough economic times, more than 50% of the American population is under debt and the only way they can think of leading a debt free life is by calling themselves bankrupt. Well, it does seem easy but it is not. The laws for bankruptcy have changed and the court just won’t announce you as a bankrupt. This means that you still will have to pay back to your creditors. The best possible option for anyone under this kind of situation is to opt for services from a debt settlement firm.

A debt settlement firm can be solution to all your problems. A proficient debt settlement firm will not only help you in reducing the amount that you have borrowed from your creditors but will also help you to get rid of burden of debt as early as possible. There are number of ways in which a debt settlement firm works, depending on your case, debt, and possibility of getting away from that debt. A debt settlement firm helps you by talking and settling down on a fixed amount with your creditors. At times they are able to reduce the amount by 40% to 60% than what you are actually supposed to pay back. Your creditors also do not mind settling the amount or even reducing it, because they are interested in getting their money back, rather than getting nothing at all. These firms act as an added advantage, in settling the amount for you as they work through their personal contacts. There are cases when the companies even agree to reduce the amount of interest. This means that your amount will be reduced and at the same time you can enjoy a low amount of interest.

Getting free from the debt can never be this simple and easy. You can easily enjoy a debt free life by taking help from these companies. SYD Financial is a well reputed debt settlement firm owned by Eric Weiss. Eric Weiss and his highly professional co-workers have been helping people to lead a debt free life in the most efficient way. With years of experience in the field they have exceeded the expectations of people with their services. To know more about Eric Weiss and debt settlement services from SYD Financial, please browse through http://www.sydfinancial.com

Debt solution is here

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

For many people, the crush of debt in their lives is overwhelming. Over time, almost all debt problems become an even bigger problem than in the past. Start solving your debt problems today by reviewing the information provided on this site, and contact a debt reduction professional. Many consumers do not even know where to begin when trying to solve their debt problems. Luckily, professionals are glad to assist consumers in relieving the burden of the debts in their life.