This article covers the basics of non-profit credit counseling agencies. It includes a list of warnings signs to help consumers ascertain if they may be in need of such counseling. It also features detailed information on what to look for in a credit counseling agency and the importance of making an informed decision.

Let's face it, there is no perfect cure for bad credit. There are some remedies that can help though. Credit Repair and Debt settlement are the two most common, but both have their drawbacks. Debt Settlement works well for debts that are larger, like multiple credit card debts, Repossessions, Personal loans etc. It will potentially allow you to lower the amount of debt you actually have to pay back. In fact, sometimes debts can be settled for as much as 40 cents on the dollar.

The bottom line is that it simply does not matter if you are already deep in debt or whether your financial situation is at a tipping point, in either case it's high time you looked for help from your debt issues by seeking out the help from the professionals and stayed away from advice from friends and family.