Debt Shield Earns Coveted TASC and USOBA Accreditations
Award-winning debt settlement company earns accredited status from two trusted industry organizations, demonstrating once again its trusted reputation to clients and offering hope to indebted consumers. - June 30, 2010
Debt Shield's Donations Help Haiti
Award-winning debt settlement company donates money to help earthquake torn Haiti. - April 01, 2010
Debt Shield Alerts Consumers to New Credit Card Rules and New Creditor Tactics
Award-winning debt settlement company outlines new credit card rules for consumers and alerts consumers to potential strategies in which creditors may recoup profit losses. - March 03, 2010
Debt Shield Encourages Annual Credit Report Checks for Consumers & Unemployed
Award-winning debt settlement company reminds unemployed consumers about the importance of free annual credit reports. - January 31, 2010
Settlements Now More Regularly Accepted by Debt Collectors
Award-winning debt settlement company alerts consumers to new survey revealing how more and more collection agencies are accepting reduced debt settlements. - December 24, 2009
Debt Settlement Offers Help as Charge-Offs Reach Depression-Era Levels
Award-winning debt settlement company alerts creditors to Great Depression level charge-off rates and explains how debt settlement can help banks as well as debtors. - November 12, 2009
Debt Settlement Creates "Greatest Consumer Welfare" According to New Study
Award-winning debt settlement company alerts consumers to a new report that calculates consumer benefits to different debt relief approaches. - September 06, 2009
Debt Settlement Company Donates to Ducks Unlimited
Award-winning debt settlement company makes charitable donation to environmental and wildlife conservation group. - August 10, 2009
Debt Shield Joins The Association of Settlement Companies
Award-winning debt settlement company protects consumer interests and promotes good practices as the newest member of TASC (The Association of Settlement Companies). - August 06, 2009
Debt Settlement Company Celebrates 5 Years of Charitable Giving
Maryland debt settlement company leads social responsibility efforts through five years of charitable contributions. - July 01, 2009
Debt Settlement Company Donates to "Metro Kidz"
Employees at an award-winning debt settlement company make charitable donation to inner-city youth group. - June 24, 2009
Debt Shield Breaks New Settlement Records
An award-winning debt settlement company celebrates as their Negotiation Department breaks company records. - June 03, 2009
Debt Shield Donates to Grassroots Crisis Organization, Shelter
An award-winning debt settlement company benefits local crisis intervention center, Grassroots. - April 30, 2009
Debt Shield Alerts Taxpayers to Debt Settlement Provision
An award-winning debt settlement company explains debt settlement provision to taxpayers with cancelled debt. - April 17, 2009
Consumers in Debt Find Hope During Troubled Economy
Despite downward turn in the economy, many consumers may be able to avoid bankruptcy if they qualify for debt settlement. - March 12, 2009
Debt Shield Donates to the Humane Society
An award-winning debt settlement company benefits the Humane Society. - March 05, 2009
Debt Shield Executive Warns Consumers About CCC Limitations
Statistics confirm that credit counseling cannot help many consumers with overwhelming debt. Debt settlement company CEO alerts consumers to the restrictions and limitations of credit counseling. - February 19, 2009
Debt Shield Saves $17 Million for Clients in 2008
Consumers saved $17 million in 2008 with Debt Shield, an award-winning debt settlement company. - January 31, 2009
Debt Shield Celebrates National Mentoring Month with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Debt Shield employees participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program. - January 31, 2009
Debt Shield Urges Consumers to Get Free Annual Credit Report
Consumer reminder about importance of free annual credit report from Debt Shield, an award-winning debt settlement company. - January 22, 2009
Debt Shield Continues Big Brother Big Sister Program for 3rd Year
Employees at award-wining debt settlement company participate in local Big Brother Big Sister "Bigs in School" program for third consecutive year. - October 29, 2008
Debt Shield Launches Third Annual United Way Fundraising Drive
Award-wining debt settlement company kicks off annual United Way charity drive. - October 15, 2008
Debt Settlement Clients Recommend Debt Shield
Award-wining debt settlement company Debt Shield is experiencing a significant increase in referrals to their debt settlement services. - October 01, 2008
Debt Settlement Clients See Faster Results
Consumers in one debt settlement program are seeing a 24% improvement in the average time it takes to get their first settlements. - September 24, 2008
Green Debt Settlement Company Saves 27,000 lbs of CO2
An award-winning debt settlement company helps fight climate change through environmental programs. - September 19, 2008
Video FAQs Featured on Debt Settlement Website
Award-winning debt settlement company publishes first series of videos featuring employees answering frequently asked questions about debt settlement. - September 04, 2008
Debt Settlement Company Breaks Three Major Records
The team at Debt Shield that negotiates with creditors to reduce debt amounts for clients broke three major records this month. - August 20, 2008
Marketing Professional Joins Debt Shield Team
Maryland-based debt settlement company teams up with marketing expert. - June 04, 2008
Donations Benefit African Orphans and US Troops
Award-winning debt settlement company makes charitable donations to benefit African orphans and US Troops. - May 30, 2008
Debt Shield Releases New Welcome DVD
New Welcome DVD provides valuable information for debt settlement clients. - March 26, 2008
Debt Shield Helps Collect 1,000 Coats for the Homeless
Award-winning debt settlement company continues charitable initiative by helping collect 1,000 coats for the DC-area homeless. - March 05, 2008
First Debt Settlement Company to Win SmartCEO Future 50 Award
Debt Shield is the only debt settlement company to be selected as a Baltimore SmartCEO Future 50 winner this year. - January 17, 2008
Debt Settlement Company Nominated for BBB’s International Torch Award
The first debt settlement company to win the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics is nominated for the International Torch Award. - November 29, 2007
Debt Settlement Company Fine-Tunes Projections
Clients looking for accurate debt settlement projections now have a place to go: debtshield.com. - September 07, 2007
Complaints Against Debt Collectors Skyrocket, Lack of Oversight to Blame Says Executive
Complaints against debt collectors are on the rise, thanks to the lack of industry standards, poor record keeping and other troubles within the account receivables management industry. One debt settlement executive is calling for improvements to protect consumers. - August 19, 2007
Debt Shield President Points to One Million Foreclosures, Predicts More Debt
Maryland-based debt settlement company executive sees record foreclosures as a sign of continued consumer debt and calls for consumer awareness and industry reform. - July 22, 2007
Debt Shield Launches New Website
The new Debt Shield website features detailed information about debt settlement, user- friendly graphics and charts, tools for understanding the real cost of debt, and explanations of other debt relief options. - May 24, 2007
Debt Settlement Company Joins “American Idol” in Fighting World Poverty
Debt Shield helps to raise funds for world poverty through its donation to “Idol Gives Back.” - May 24, 2007
Debt Shield Supports Art Therapy, Consumer Education
Debt settlement company employees donate charitable fund to Art with a Heart and the Better Business Bureau’s consumer financial education program. - April 20, 2007
Debt Settlement Company Announces New President
Employee works his way from sales manager to president of national debt resolution company, Debt Shield, Inc. - March 15, 2007
Financial Experts Develop “Debt Slide” Chart to Illustrate Debt Relief Options
Easy-to-read visual guide helps consumers understand various debt resolution options. - February 13, 2007
Debt Shield Donates to Friends of the Family and United Way of Central Maryland
Debt settlement company employees support two local charities through employee-driven fund and voluntary donations. - January 17, 2007
Debt Shield Supports Troops, Jacob’s Light Foundation
Debt settlement company employees give back to the community in support of American troops serving overseas during the holiday season. - December 19, 2006
Experts Predict Rise in Credit Card Delinquencies, Bankruptcies
Experts are predicting that credit card delinquencies and charge-offs will continue rising in 2007 and bankruptcies will quadruple by 2008. - December 06, 2006
Debt Shield Launches Virtual Consultant
People struggling with debt can now get their personalized, online consultation instantly through Debt Shield’s new virtual consultant program. - November 07, 2006
Debt Shield Warns that Holiday Overspending Creates Increased Credit Card Debt
Debt Shield warns consumers that overspending habits during the holidays can lead to substantial increases in credit card debt. - October 31, 2006
Debt Settlement Company Announces New President
Debt settlement company hires Six Sigma Black Belt and financial industry veteran as its new president. - October 04, 2006
Debt Shield Cautions Taxpayers Against Charging Taxes
Credit card companies are offering incentives to taxpayers. However, charging taxes to your credit card can be an expensive payment method, especially when the IRS offers an installment plan, and often negates any benefits from credit card incentive programs. - March 08, 2006