http://www.debtdiner.com/debt.html Debt can be disastrous if it's out of control and you don't do anything about it. We're here to dish about ways you can become debt free. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Got debt? Of course you do! Most of us do, to some extent. But some are more extended than others. In fact, some are over-extended. This can be very unfamiliar territory for some, but not for those who visit the Debt Diner. Just listen to the friendly advice that our favorite waitress, Fran, has to offer about debtanddebt elimination. Fran's Debt Advice Fran has been a waitress at the Debt Diner for many, many years, and she's seen it all. A multitude of people (mostly travelers) have blown through the diner on their way to bigger and better things. She's seen families, truck drivers, businesspeople, etc. You name it. Once upon a time, a man who appeared to be experiencing hard times entered the Debt Diner. He had an old, beat-up car, and his clothes were pretty worn out as well. Fran waited on the man. "What can I get you today?" she asked. "Just a cup of coffee please," the man replied humbly. When Fran returned to his table, she had a plate of food. "You know, the darndest thing just happened. A man in a business suit ordered this huge breakfast, then he got a call on his cell phone, slapped his money down on the table and left before I could bring his plate to him. It seems a shame to waste all this food." She set the plate down in front of the man, but he didn't say anything. He just gave her a quick nod. Fran didn't want to injure the man's pride, so she left. When she returned, the man was gone, but he left money for the coffee. He had also eaten every bit of food on the plate. The man returned every day for a month, and a similar scene would play out. She eventually developed a kind rapport with the man, but she wanted to know his story. So one day on her break, she went to his table. "Mind if I have a seat?" she asked. "Go ahead," the man said. "I can't help but notice that you seem to have fallen on hard times," she said. "I'm sorry if I've taken advantage--," he said, but Fran interrupted. "No, no, no. It's fine! But I think I can help. I consider myself a pretty good judge of people, and I'd say that you've seen better days--financially speaking. I don't want to get too personal, but have you become a victim of debt?" "Why, yes. Yes I have. But I don't know how you think you can help." "Well, for starters, we could use a hand around here, that's for sure. But besides that, I have some advice. I fell prey to debt myself once, but before I let it get the best of me, I asked one of those fancy-looking business people who come in here a lot if there was anything I could do. The man referred me to a debt management company he knew of. He said they offer programs like debt consolidation and debt settlement and other programs like that. All of these programs are designed to help people get rid of their debt. They can even help if you have bad credit! Not that you do--it's none of my business." "My debt problems started with credit card debt, and then I lost my job. Since my unemployment ran out, it's all I can do to pay my rent on time anymore. I've been selling my possessions, and even considering selling my car. But it's not worth much, and I need a way to get to work--assuming I can find a job. Are you sure this debt reduction you're talking about really works?" "It worked for me! Now instead of suffering from debt, I'm living in the land of debt recovery." Fran said. "And they also throw in a side of debt counseling so that once you're out of debt, you can stay out." "But I don't have a job," the man said. "Honey, I already told you I can fix that! I'll be right back." When Fran returned, she had $100 and a uniform for the man. "Take this money as an advance. It's from your new boss, Vern. Go get some debt management help, then come back Monday. You got a problem with working the counter?" "Not at all," the man said, happy to finally be getting debt help. And that debt relief was exactly what he needed. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT http://www.debtdiner.com/credit-card-debt.html Credit card debt can leave you with a pit in your stomach. Let the Debt Diner serve up some credit card debt relief. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdiner.com/debt-settlement.html Debt settlement can help you get out of debt fast, but to get debt settlement you have to have access to a lot of cash fast. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdiner.com/debt-management.html Debt management helped Fran. Can debt management help you, too? en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdiner.com/debt-consolidation.html Debt consolidation can satisfy even the heartiest of debt problems. See if there's a debt consolidation solution to satisfy your debt appetite here. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdiner.com/debt-counseling.html Debt counseling is the perfect side order to accompany a debt management program. Learn about the many benefits of debt counseling here. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdiner.com/debt-relief.html Debt relief is served fresh, every day at the Debt Diner. Can we interest you in some debt relief? en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdiner.com/debt-recovery.html Debt recovery can be the turning point in your finances that you need. Imagine the feeling of accomplishment you'll get when you've achieved debt recovery! en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdiner.com/debt-elimination.html Debt elimination isn't always easy to achieve. But with so many debt elimination programs available, there's really no excuse not to try. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.debtdiner.com/debt-reduction.html Debt reduction and weight reduction are very similar. Weight reduction is hard to do, and so is debt reduction. But the Debt Diner has a blue plate special for both. en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0