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Brie217 (OP) User ID: 1462880 United States 10/07/2011 10:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Right but the three years is only good if there is no judgement ruled against you. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1610063 True but right now there are so many people who are defaulting the chances are slim that they will go to court unless you have a really great income or assets and who has that if they can't pay their credit card bills? |
GeekOfTheWeek User ID: 1383040 United States 10/07/2011 10:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just added you to my buddy list. You have such good information...always I love physics. It bonds us eternally, it's what makes our computers work, it's what's in my morning cup of coffee, it's the thing that keeps the universe from vanishing due to lack of belief... |
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Philbird User ID: 2592848 United States 10/07/2011 10:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Interesting find. I have no job, no house, sold everything except my computer. I have medical bills out the wazoo, and shitty insurance. I use my credit card to buy food and make minimal payments. What;s gonna happen within the three years I don't pay? They can't take anything, cause I don't own anything. Wishful thinking. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 2335732 United States 10/07/2011 10:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I was 7 years past a default. By then I had bought a house. A predator collector decided to sue and they went after me..hard. Big scary man showed up at my door in the dark to hand me a summons. I paid attention and responded to the courts with a "motion to desist". They almost won. If they had, they would have garnished my wages, put a lien on my home, etc. The court just paper pushed these cases. No appearance. The only reason I won is I walked into the Judges office and refused to leave until I saw him personally. Once he saw my paperwork (and a few tears), he was pissed for having his court used this way by these collectors. He ruled in my favor. Do not think this is an easy path. You will have to show up and fight. |
theSeachingJones User ID: 1100447 United States 10/07/2011 10:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We get the powers over us that we've earned collectively. Humanity, as a whole, is self-interested, shallow, ignorant, violent and immoral; small wonder, therefore, that our leaders (secret or otherwise) reflect that. You want better leaders, become better people. I forgive myself, I Love myself, I'm sorry, Please forgive me, I forgive you, I love you, Thank you. God Bless You; I Bless You; Bless Yourself(~). Love is the answer ~ Peace be with You. |
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Brie217 (OP) User ID: 1462880 United States 10/07/2011 11:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Interesting find. I have no job, no house, sold everything except my computer. I have medical bills out the wazoo, and shitty insurance. I use my credit card to buy food and make minimal payments. What;s gonna happen within the three years I don't pay? They can't take anything, cause I don't own anything. Wishful thinking. Quoting: Philbird YOU are judgment proof! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1303612 United States 10/07/2011 11:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Great. Loopholes for deadbeats. Here's an idea: rather than trying to slither out of paying your debts, why not act responsibly and not incur them in the first place? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1283316 The debts they claim are always the real facts. For example, I bought a rug for $142.00 on credit. I paid it off within the time frame of owing no interest...12 months. The last payment was logged in to their records as 2 days late. There was no calls from the agency for over 2 years then all of a sudden, they call claiming I owe over $700 in accrued late fees and interest. All this for a loan I paid off. That amount has risen to over $1800. all for a $142.00 rug, and what they say was a late fee on a late payment. Is this fair? I owe no debt and pay my bills always. |
Brie217 (OP) User ID: 1462880 United States 10/07/2011 11:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I was 7 years past a default. By then I had bought a house. A predator collector decided to sue and they went after me..hard. Big scary man showed up at my door in the dark to hand me a summons. I paid attention and responded to the courts with a "motion to desist". They almost won. If they had, they would have garnished my wages, put a lien on my home, etc. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2335732 The court just paper pushed these cases. No appearance. The only reason I won is I walked into the Judges office and refused to leave until I saw him personally. Once he saw my paperwork (and a few tears), he was pissed for having his court used this way by these collectors. He ruled in my favor. Do not think this is an easy path. You will have to show up and fight. No, not necessarily. Banks wont sue if they know they can't get anything from you. |
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Brie217 (OP) User ID: 1462880 United States 10/07/2011 11:05 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These Banks are the same Banks that charge you to use YOUR money, who charge you usurious interest rates of 20+%, who foreclose on homes that they DON'T EVEN OWN!, that take bail-out money causing unemployment and inflation which is a TAX. So don't tell me that people should pay their bills! |
Eichmann User ID: 1137378 United States 10/07/2011 11:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Did you know that in many states after 3 years of consistent non-payment on credit card bills that the credit card company or collections agency CANNOT sue you for the debt? Did you know that if you don't own a home, or a car, have no expensive assets like a boat for example and have no job that you are considered Judgment Proof? Judgment Proof means that a creditor cannot collect on a judgment even if the do sue you and win. Quoting: Brie217 The following 13 states and Washington D.C. are 3 year states... "Read this Before Filing for Bankruptcy" [link to brie-hoffman.hubpages.com] For one, most credit card companies will pursue litigation after one year, maybe less but not much more. You don't have to have assets for them to pull money out of your bank account. Unless you have no assets and no job you will pay. Also, those debt settlement companies will just get you sued and cost you money for the favor. Your best bet if you are unable to pay is file bankruptcy. As a couple you may retain 20,000 in total assests. That is cars, furniture, cash, guns, etc. Any more than this and they will take it and make you sell it. Last Edited by Revisionist on 10/07/2011 11:13 AM Living the gospel of Christ is an action not a thought. |
Brie217 (OP) User ID: 1462880 United States 10/07/2011 11:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Did you know that in many states after 3 years of consistent non-payment on credit card bills that the credit card company or collections agency CANNOT sue you for the debt? Did you know that if you don't own a home, or a car, have no expensive assets like a boat for example and have no job that you are considered Judgment Proof? Judgment Proof means that a creditor cannot collect on a judgment even if the do sue you and win. Quoting: Brie217 The following 13 states and Washington D.C. are 3 year states... "Read this Before Filing for Bankruptcy" [link to brie-hoffman.hubpages.com] For one, most credit card companies will pursue litigation after one year, maybe less but not much more. You don't have to have assets for them to pull money out of your bank account. Unless you have no assets and no job you will pay. Also, those debt settlement companies will just get you sued and cost you money for the favor. Your best bet if you are unable to pay is file bankruptcy. As a couple you may retain 20,000 in total assests. That is cars, funriture, cash, guns, etc. Any more than this and they will take it and make you sell it. If you have assets and a job then sure pay..then cut up the damn credit cards. BUT, if you have no assets (to speak of) and no job it's cheaper and better to just wait out the statute of limitations. Why give a bankruptcy attorney thousands of dollars and have it on your credit for 10 years when in some states after 3 years you are scott free. |
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Eichmann User ID: 1137378 United States 10/07/2011 11:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Did you know that in many states after 3 years of consistent non-payment on credit card bills that the credit card company or collections agency CANNOT sue you for the debt? Did you know that if you don't own a home, or a car, have no expensive assets like a boat for example and have no job that you are considered Judgment Proof? Judgment Proof means that a creditor cannot collect on a judgment even if the do sue you and win. Quoting: Brie217 The following 13 states and Washington D.C. are 3 year states... "Read this Before Filing for Bankruptcy" [link to brie-hoffman.hubpages.com] For one, most credit card companies will pursue litigation after one year, maybe less but not much more. You don't have to have assets for them to pull money out of your bank account. Unless you have no assets and no job you will pay. Also, those debt settlement companies will just get you sued and cost you money for the favor. Your best bet if you are unable to pay is file bankruptcy. As a couple you may retain 20,000 in total assests. That is cars, funriture, cash, guns, etc. Any more than this and they will take it and make you sell it. If you have assets and a job then sure pay..then cut up the damn credit cards. BUT, if you have no assets (to speak of) and no job it's cheaper and better to just wait out the statute of limitations. Why give a bankruptcy attorney thousands of dollars and have it on your credit for 10 years when in some states after 3 years you are scott free. It's not that much. It may only be 1500 dollars total. It's only on your credit report for 7 years and you can buy a house after only a few years. You will get credit card offers almost right away. It really is not that big of deal. Plus it is a good feeling not to be so worried about a credit score. Living the gospel of Christ is an action not a thought. |
Brie217 (OP) User ID: 1462880 United States 10/07/2011 11:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Did you know that in many states after 3 years of consistent non-payment on credit card bills that the credit card company or collections agency CANNOT sue you for the debt? Did you know that if you don't own a home, or a car, have no expensive assets like a boat for example and have no job that you are considered Judgment Proof? Judgment Proof means that a creditor cannot collect on a judgment even if the do sue you and win. Quoting: Brie217 The following 13 states and Washington D.C. are 3 year states... "Read this Before Filing for Bankruptcy" [link to brie-hoffman.hubpages.com] For one, most credit card companies will pursue litigation after one year, maybe less but not much more. You don't have to have assets for them to pull money out of your bank account. Unless you have no assets and no job you will pay. Also, those debt settlement companies will just get you sued and cost you money for the favor. Your best bet if you are unable to pay is file bankruptcy. As a couple you may retain 20,000 in total assests. That is cars, funriture, cash, guns, etc. Any more than this and they will take it and make you sell it. If you have assets and a job then sure pay..then cut up the damn credit cards. BUT, if you have no assets (to speak of) and no job it's cheaper and better to just wait out the statute of limitations. Why give a bankruptcy attorney thousands of dollars and have it on your credit for 10 years when in some states after 3 years you are scott free. It's not that much. It may only be 1500 dollars total. It's only on your credit report for 7 years and you can buy a house after only a few years. You will get credit card offers almost right away. It really is not that big of deal. Plus it is a good feeling not to be so worried about a credit score. $1500 may not be a lot of money to YOU but to someone who has no money it's a lot! |
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Sammie User ID: 2220559 United States 10/07/2011 11:28 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These Banks are the same Banks that charge you to use YOUR money, who charge you usurious interest rates of 20+%, who foreclose on homes that they DON'T EVEN OWN!, that take bail-out money causing unemployment and inflation which is a TAX. So don't tell me that people should pay their bills! Quoting: Brie217 Exactly! But they sure have programmed us to feel morally obligated to their scheme. Btw: These same banks walk on their obligations all the time but when they drop a poor performing asset it's called a good "investment decision". Ditto "Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow". ~Aesop "Once in a dream I saw a snake swallowing its own tail, it swallowed and swallowed until it got halfway round, and there it stopped and there it stayed, it was stuffed with its own self. Some fix, that. We only have ourselves to go on, and it’s enough…" -Charles Bukowski "Grasping at things can only yield one of two results: Either the thing you are grasping at disappears, or you yourself disappear. It is only a matter of which occurs first." -Goenka |
Real list User ID: 859283 United States 10/07/2011 11:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These Banks are the same Banks that charge you to use YOUR money, who charge you usurious interest rates of 20+%, who foreclose on homes that they DON'T EVEN OWN!, that take bail-out money causing unemployment and inflation which is a TAX. So don't tell me that people should pay their bills! Quoting: Brie217 The only other option is to use cash only. Demand your pay in cash, buy money orders (pay to send your own money), keep any excess cash in dresser drawers (security issues) and use cash for all local transactions. Otherwise pay banks for the convenience of the services they provide. Last Edited by Real list on 10/07/2011 11:38 AM |
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Brie217 (OP) User ID: 1462880 United States 10/07/2011 11:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | These Banks are the same Banks that charge you to use YOUR money, who charge you usurious interest rates of 20+%, who foreclose on homes that they DON'T EVEN OWN!, that take bail-out money causing unemployment and inflation which is a TAX. So don't tell me that people should pay their bills! Quoting: Brie217 Exactly! But they sure have programmed us to feel morally obligated to their scheme. Btw: These same banks walk on their obligations all the time but when they drop a poor performing asset it's called a good "investment decision". Ditto Boy, I'm making lots of friends today :):hf: |
Brie217 (OP) User ID: 1462880 United States 10/07/2011 11:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Geek is my favorite person on here. He/she has always been kind to me in addition to others and knows how to debate politely. I'm starting to thing of him/her as a big 'ole love bug- not a mean bone in it's body. Miggy Good to know, thanks. I think Geek is a HIM btw. |