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Summary: Instead of negotiating credit card debt personally, it helps to find someone who has experience in negotiating debt. Start low when negotiating debt, in case the offer is denied, with help from a business analyst in this free video on financial planning and debt management.
Terry Kuykendall is currently a budget analyst for the military in Washington. She is an accountant who has worked at firms helping people deal with personal and business debt.read more
"Prior to negotiate... trying to negotiate debt yourself, my best advice would be to find someone who is experienced in negotiating debt. They will go to your creditor with a debt negotiation letter with all the terms, the fees, what's owed, what you can afford. And remember we're going to start low so that you... in case you get denied we can increase that payment. They'll go to your creditor with that letter and work out a deal for you that will fit your needs and your budget. You can try to do this on your own through some of your creditors, but it is recommended that you get someone who's experienced at it. They know what to say how to negotiate. They can help you out and make it just easier for you to get this accomplished."
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