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-HELP- Best way to pay off my debt? -HELP-

I have saved enough money to clear my debt with a debt collection agencey but before I phone them I wanted to check on here what the best way is of paying it off. Is there anything I should know about before placing the call. Is their anyway of reducing the amount I will have to pay at all?

sorry if these are stupid questions but I'm a noob at this

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  • asharon
    asharon Posts: 1,226 Forumite
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    You can ask for a settlement figure at certain points of having debt but I am not sure if you can when it has reached a debt collection agencey.
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  • jimjim79
    jimjim79 Posts: 101 Forumite
    really need to move on this one so if anyone has any advise then dont be shy. thanks
  • skintchick
    skintchick Posts: 15,114 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    OK - I believe you can offer (or ask them to offer) a full and final settlement figure that they will accept to write off the debt.

    There are threads on this subject so search the boards for them.

    Do you have enough for all your debt? If so, then the moral high ground says you should just pay it without haggling.

    However, if you have less, make them an offer. I think they will take around 70 per cent of what is still owing, but do check around the boards.

    If I can find the threads I will post them here.
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  • jimjim79
    jimjim79 Posts: 101 Forumite
    thanks for your advice
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