“‘Instead of $6,800, you might be able to settle for $2,000 once you actually have that money as a lump sum.’”

The Ramsey Show · Don’t Let Others Control Your Future

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Suggest negotiating a lump-sum settlement lower than the collector’s claim (e.g., $2,000 on a $6,800 debt)

$6,800 claim, aim for $2,000 settlement

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