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While debt settlement can be one of the more attractive avenues for debtors to take to get debt relief, just like any other credit card debt relief process there are a small number of of unattractive aspects to it which somebody needs to be aware of before going through the process of debt settlement. But like anything else in life it does come with it's individual pros and cons.

The cons seem like a good place to start.

1. In most instances your FICO credit score will drop. No credit issuer will be willing to make a debt settlement until you have fallen at least 2 to 3 months behind. So when you are past due your credit rating will take a unfavorable hit. However the derogatory remarks from debt settlement are correctable, a legitimate credit corrections company can get those negatives removed.

2. Persistent calling from collection agencies. As you can visualize you will receive phone calls in an attempt to collect the money they feel they are owed. Depending on what organization you employ for credit card debt reduction, collection activity can be seriously reduced if not stopped altogether. But you will receive collection activity to some measure.

3. Potential of being sued. This is always a possibility, while it does not occur anywhere near as much as one might think it does happen. Again with a decent company this process can be put back so a deal outside of court can be reached. When you are being sued the collector filing for suit usually is aware that they will not collect the full balance and the creditor is more so very willing to make a settlement.

Now lets take a look at the positive aspects of debt settlement.

1. The tremendous savings! You can honestly look to save between 40-50% of the current balance. Not only will you save money off of your current balance, but you must take into contemplation the amount of income you would be losing through monthly minimum payments and high interest.

2. Get out of debt much faster than otherwise possible. Of all the debt relief methods, settlement will put you on the fasted track to becoming free of your debts. You can be looking to get out of debt within 2 years or less. This is a far cry away from how utterly long it would take to be out of debt through monthly minimum payments.

I personally think the pros do drastically outweigh the con's. Nothing is worse than losing hundreds if not thousands of dollars every month for what can be decades through monthly minimum payments and high interest. Debt with credit cards is detrimental to your finances. How in the world can you save or invest for the future when you are scrapping to get by each month to stay up to date with your credit card debts.