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Participating in a DMP may require closing your credit cards, and it can be noted on your credit report. However, it is generally less damaging than debt settlement or bankruptcy and shows a proactive effort to repay debt.
If your PTI is consistently above 30-40%, it is a strong indicator that your debt situation is severe. At this level, consulting a non-profit credit counseling agency for a Debt Management Plan (DMP) or exploring other options like debt settlement may be necessary.
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account is an employer-sponsored benefit that lets you use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible childcare expenses. Using it effectively reduces your taxable income and the overall cost of care.
Each application causes a hard inquiry, which can temporarily lower your credit score by a few points. Multiple applications in a short span compound this damage and signal desperation to lenders, severely hurting your approval chances. Strategy requires being highly selective.
Yes. If you default on a debt, a creditor or debt buyer can file a lawsuit against you. If they win a judgment, they may be able to garnish your wages or levy your bank account to collect the owed amount.
