http://www.debtconsolidationcash.com/debt/management-company.html A debt management company can make or break your debt management plan. Learn what to look for--and avoid--in a debt management company. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Finding a Debt Management Company Looking for a debt management company can be a time-consuming experience, but it's time well spent. After all, a debt management program is only as good as the company that administers it. Just like in any industry, there are debt management companies out there that don't have your best interest in mind. On this page, we'll tell you how to avoid those in favor of finding a good one. Here are some things to avoid when looking for a debt management company: Steer clear of any debt management company that suggests that you change your ID or taxpayer identification number to clear up your credit. Avoid any companies that aren't nationally certified and accredited. Avoid any debt management company that doesn't have a physical street address and/or phone number of someone you can actually speak to in order to get your questions answered. Stay away from any debt management company that doesn't seem interested in answering your questions. Not all debt management companies have the seal of approval from the Better Business Bureau on their websites, but that doesn't mean they're bad. Still, it doesn't hurt to check with the Better Business Bureau about any debt management companies you're interested in to make sure no negative complaints have been filed against them. Finally, once you've narrowed the field, fill out the online form that most of these companies will have on their sites. Within 24 hours, they should send you recommendations about your situation. Then you can comparison shop in order to make what's hopefully the best decision. Yes, all of this takes time, but in the end, it's worth it. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT