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Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions

Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions

(2 reviews)

Mapleleaf

My fairy tale took a surprising turn for the worse when my Prince Charming turned into a…read morechronically unemployable leech, leaving this damsel in distress with a great deal of credit card debt after our divorce. Flash forward to now. Nobody ever wants to make that phone call. I mean, who honestly enjoys calling your creditors? Reaching out for help only to be put on hold for hours/have your calls disconnected/transferred to the wrong department--all for the privilege of conversing with the surly CSR in cardmember services who talks to you like you're a serial puppy killer for making a late payment. After about half an hour of getting nowhere with my credit card company, I was transferred to Clearpoint, and braced myself for more of the same. But it was nothing like what I'd anticipated. I got transferred around and spoke with a few different people, sure, but every single person I interacted with was just SO nice. Ridiculously nice. The kind of nice you can't even fake. The counselor working with me was really encouraging, professional, and treated me like a human. I'm not an evil villain, I'm not incompetent, I'm just a girl who came across some less than ideal circumstances. Being in debt is shitty. We know that. But still, what a breath of fresh air to be treated with dignity. Most importantly, I got squared away with a realistic plan to squash that debt, all my questions were answered, and the pros and cons of the debt management program were explained thoroughly. I actually felt happy when I got off the phone. Happy? Seriously? We talked about my stupid debt for an hour and I feel happy? The fees they charge are so minimal compared to the amount of service they provide, and I feel good supporting a local nonprofit. And I'll live happily ever after, having this ordeal finally taken care of. The end.

Making the best of a bad financial situation is what these guys do for a living, and they do it…read moredamn well. If you know nothing else about them, know that they are the ONLY HUD-approved credit-counseling agency in the state of Washington. To go elsewhere is to make oneself vulnerable to scams that will make you lose more than you've already lost, all to fill their heartless, greedy pockets. Out of work for not quite a year yet when I contacted them, I'd already spent through all my "retirement" savings (ha!) hoping to save my condo. Through a combination of credit-card purchases and cash advances, I was rapidly approaching the last of my credit limits when I called them. They bundled my credit-card debt into one (very) low-interest loan that they brokered my payments on, in exchange for a modest monthly handling fee (especially when compared to how much I'd have paid in interest with the Wall Street banks), all handled through monthly withdrawals from my checking account, which I was able to keep funded (modestly, but adequately) through some creative moves. With their help, I was able to sell the house, with enough equity (I realize not everyone's this lucky) to pay off my credit-card debt, a week or two before the foreclosure hounds would have come snarling at my door. Their attitude and service demonstrate compassion and a sincere willingness to help, and they are both responsive to requests for help and advice and proactively in touch when needed. They earned every penny of their fees, unlike the loan-shark interest I paid Big Banking before signing up for their Debt Management Program. I don't envy anyone the circumstances that brought me together with ClearPoint, but thank God that they were there and oh-so-helpful in my hour of need. If you're on the brink of possible financial disaster and hoping for a miracle, here's my advice: Wake up and get these guys on your side before it's too late to save anything. I haven't checked my credit score yet, but I feel sure that it's at the very least at or above average thanks to the ways ClearPoint knows how to hook its clients up. Call them while you still maintain some control over your future. They'll help make it better.

Lifeline Credit Solutions

Lifeline Credit Solutions

(1 review)

I'd given up trying to improve my credit scores and was referred to Troy and his team in February…read more In 3 months time they were able to have derogatory and incorrect information removed from my credit report and educate me on the correct way to use credit cards and I am now qualified to buy a home, unbelievable! Troy is very knowledgeable and professional, and he was always available to answer my questions and address my concerns. I was provided with regular updates on my progress. I will continue to work with him and his team to finish the rest of my credit repair and looking forward to a future with good credit. I would highly recommend Lifeline Credit Solutions to anyone looking to improve their credit score. They were effective, efficient, and amazing to work with. Thank you for all your help!

From the owner: 1. Free Consultation: Worried about where to start with…read morecredit repair? Our experts offer a free consultation to assess your situation. No obligations, no fees – just a personalized roadmap to improve your credit score. Our team will analyze your credit report, identify areas for improvement, and provide tailored advice on how to proceed. 2. DIY Credit Repair Education: Prefer a DIY approach? We're committed to empowering you with knowledge. Take advantage of our free educational resources, including guides and tutorials, designed to demystify the credit repair process. Learn about disputing errors, managing debts, and building positive credit habits. We believe that informed choices lead to lasting improvements in your credit profile. 3. Full-Service Credit Repair: Short on time or find the process overwhelming? Let us handle the legwork. Our experienced professionals will take charge of disputing inaccuracies, negotiating with creditors, and implementing strategic solutions to boost your credit score. Sit back, relax, and watch your credit profile transform without lifting a finger. At Lifeline Credit Solutions, we believe in flexibility and empowering our clients. Choose the path that suits you best – a stress-free consultation to guide your DIY journey or hands-on credit repair assistance. Your credit score journey starts here, effortlessly.

LSI Credit Solutions

LSI Credit Solutions

(43 reviews)

If you want to invest your money into an organization that can produce results then it's LSI. I was…read morereally amazed at what they could do, I have to admit with the issues I had I didn't think it was possible for them to remove the things from my credit report. It felt so good to hear them say "Charles, we got it removed for you and you should see the reflection of it on your next credit report". Now to me, that producing results !

Update: Owner…read moreReponse: 2/4/2021 Thank you for your feedback. Amber did respond to your email you back on Jan 20. Amber had written a reply previously but it never got sent, which we did apologize for. We just reached out to you again on Feb 2 to see if we could connect to help resolve any outstanding concerns that you have. During Covid, the federal government issued the CARES Act which allows the bureaus additional time to respond to inquiries. Please reach out to us directly so that we can answer any questions you have pertaining to your results My Response: Serge, As previously stated, I never received a response to my question from 12/28/2020. That was until I posted this review on 1/19/21. I then received a response from her the very next day. Presumably, because of negative the review. This doesn't excuse the sixteen business day gap from the time I sent a question and received a response. I doubt I ever would have received a response if I had not posted a review. I am aware that the bureaus have additional time to process (30-45 days), but this doesn't negate that we didn't receive anything from the bureaus in close to four months. If I had not questioned it, we would have continued to spend some $150 dollars a month with LSI with no results. Original Post: I had a similar experience with LSI. I was working with Amber. They reach out once a month and go over the credit challenges I continued with the service during COVID but stopped receiving notifications from the credit bureaus. This went on for almost six months. We decided to stop our services in Dec since we weren't seeing any improvement. I told Amber to go ahead with the pull since they had just charged my card, but we would cancel next month. I was told that they couldn't because the bill for Dec that was just paid was for the previous month. When I emailed for an explanation (attached), they never responded. Additionally, I questioned how the credit challenges were submitted as it's a violation of FCRA for the bureaus not to provide a response. Amber was always pleasant via email, but when you spend $1200 for credit repair, you expect at least a response to an email.

Northwest Debt Relief Law Firm - Tom McAvity, Managing Attorney

Northwest Debt Relief Law Firm

(5 reviews)

I only consulted with this firm, I spoke to Mark Ditton and he convinced me that chapter 13 was the…read moreonly way to go because he didn't really feel comfortable going with chapter 7 due to my relocation circumstances. Also he stated that he liked chapter 13 and that it paid him more. He really convinced me, and I was deciding to do a payment plan for 5 years instead of discharge in 90 days. Well I'm glad my gut told me to make another phone call. And I was successful with chapter 7 with another lawyer. This lawyer was very knowledgeable about all of bankruptcy and he desired to do what I needed and knew what might happen if my relocation was an issue. I felt that Mark was mostly knowledgeable about chapter 13. And the cost of 13 was too much, up front and over time. My suggestion is, if someone from this org is pressing you to do chapter 13 when you feel you qualify for 7, call another lawyer first and check on it. I feel blessed to have made one more phone call after this in person consultation.

It's been three weeks since I have initially contacted them and signed the paperwork to get things…read morestarted. No one has called back like I was told to expect, and no one ever answers the phone when I call the Seattle office. The last email I sent was 7 days ago asking a question about payments and I have still not received a response. I was looking forward to these folks helping relieve the stress of filing bankruptcy, but they are just piling more stress on top of everything else. These folks were suggested by my union, if things don't pick up on the communication front I'll be suggesting that the no longer recommend them to union members.

Dominick Consulting

Dominick Consulting

(66 reviews)

Kyle was very responsive, informed, and helpful in assisting me with my IRS tax case!read more

Used Kyle from 2017-2024 for our tax returns. Nice guy, but if your tax situation is more complex…read morethan a simple W2, look elsewhere. His returns consistently required multiple corrections due to obvious oversights. We had to review everything very carefully before filing. For basic taxes, this was manageable. The relationship ended when we needed help with a business EV tax credit issue. There were numerous details showing Kyle wasn't paying attention and was filing forms blindly without any investigation. His amendments kept getting rejected by the IRS. When I offered to give him power of attorney so he could properly investigate our specific case with the IRS, he refused, saying that wasn't part of his job. His final correspondence was offering to help write an appeal draft to the IRS without providing any details on how he would actually solve the underlying issue or do any due diligence. I'm saving the inner details as they would take too much time to explain, but after months of no progress, we hired another professional who diagnosed the root cause within days. Bottom line: Kyle doesn't do due diligence. Fine for straightforward W2 returns if you're willing to double-check his work. Not recommended for anything requiring investigation or problem-solving.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ -------------- Update in response to business owner: Kyle claims several things are "misstated" but here are the facts for anyone reading: Regarding purchase structure: Form 15400 from Tesla clearly listed the business name and EIN. I sent Kyle an email explicitly stating the vehicle was purchased for the business. Kyle ignored both the form and my email. When the IRS first rejected our filing, I sent Kyle a screenshot proving I had told him it was purchased under the business name. At that point, Kyle tried to charge me an additional $500 for an amendment, claiming I had "never told him" it was for the business - despite having documentary proof that I had. Regarding "clear path to remedy": Kyle provided no actual solution. He repeatedly blamed Tesla for incorrect filing. Tesla then reviewed Kyle's tax forms and identified multiple errors KYLE had made, providing corrections. Kyle was simply deflecting his own mistakes onto Tesla. He also falsely claimed he had "the exact same problem with other clients." Regarding timeline and IRS processing: The delays were caused entirely by Kyle's errors, not IRS processing. Even after being told he made mistakes, Kyle entered my personal SSN instead of the business EIN on amendment forms. We discovered many other reporting errors after the second IRS rejection. The timeline was driven by Kyle repeatedly filing incorrect forms, not by IRS processing delays. These are facts, not misstatements.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Anderson Santiago

Anderson Santiago

(19 reviews)

Jason Anderson sets the gold standard of timely, reasoned, and thoughtful counsel. I have…read morecontacted Jason on two occasions about two separate issues, and both times he responded with a thorough and thoughtful assessment of my issue and potential next steps. In both instances, I was dealing with unreasonably punitive medical companies and frustrated by how much the cards seemed stacked against me. I came away from my interactions with Jason empowered by the options he made me aware of. Jason clearly cares about people and about ensuring they aren't taken advantage of by faceless companies. He is the voice of reason, and I highly recommend him to anyone who ends up in the unreasonable world of collections (or any unreasonable world for that matter). This is the guy you want in your corner. Thank you, Jason! p.s. I second what other reviewers have said about Jason being professional, caring, compassionate, awesome, an activist, and life coach. Also the reviewer who said he restored her faith in humanity. These superlatives are well-earned, he is indeed that good.

I was offered a free consult with Jason. I appreciate he took the time to talk to me as I…read moreunderstand it's a small firm and they're busy, but during the 5 minute consult, I explained my legal situation and in my opinion Jason was very cold and short with me. I feel he also came off demeaning and made me feel stupid and embarrassed. I was not looking for free legal help, I was looking for clarification and if my case was under the scope of his practice. I was not upset that he couldn't take my case. I work in the legal field and understand how the process works. I learned additional information and asked Jason if that was under his scope of practice, and was not looking for additional legal advice or any advice, just asking if he could take on my case. Again, my issue is not that he couldn't take on my case, my issue is that I felt he came off demeaning and how I was treated. I will not be reaching out again for any reason.

Alaska Cascade Financial Services - debtrelief - Updated May 2026

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