http://www.dawnofthedebt.com/debt/debt-relief-companies.html Debt relief companies can and will do whatever they want - if you let them. But keep a close eye on your debt relief companies and they will be your financial slaves. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 The one thing you need to know about debt is tat it immediately puts you at a great disadvantage - you have no leverage, nothing to borrow against and nothing to lean on if things get out of control. You know this - its why you're looking for debt relief in the first place - but today's debt relief companies know this as well, and in the great quest for dirty profits these guys will do anything for an extra buck. Brainless zombies rule today's debt relief companies Brains, brains! We need brains! Money, money! We need to make more money! Bran matter is the currency for the living dead, their one motivation, and profiting off your debt relief solution is the currency motivating the living debt. These guys breathe financial fall out, they encourage emergencies and they love high cost anything because it sends their clients into deeper debt, meaning increased dependence on debt relief companies overall. But thats what we have to work with, and considering the only option of complete failure with debt and the fear of bankruptcy it seems we're forced to trust these debt relief companies to help us, and they will if you make them: Know whats good for you, your debt, and your credit - don't just trust everything your debt relief company says. Whatever offer these debt relief companies bring your way for consolidation, send back the first and demand a lower rate. Make these guys fight for your business, and make sure they bring you the best possible deals wit the lowest possible rates they can get. Know your limits. If they suggest a debt relief program that might push your financial abilities to an extreme degree, maybe its time you start looking for another company. Yes, climbing out of debt will be tough - it should be, its the only way you'll learn. But when debt relief companies push you too hard and ask yo to make major sacrifices - selling cars, taking out third or even fourth mortgages - they are simply trying to milk you for profit. There is always another way! And the debt relief companies you need on your side will be the ones who are willing to work with you, bring you the best available options and get you the most affordable service - even if it means eating less brains for dinner. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT