I completely agree that
credit card counseling can save people from bankruptcy. What a lot of people get mixed up is debt settlement companies and Credit counselors, they are two completely different types of organizations.
Debt Settlement Companies: Mainly for profit organizations
Associated with scams as of late
Make money of buying debt and selling debt
Will try to consolidate your debt all into one payment
Credit Counselors:Mainly non profit
Charge a nominal fee every month
Will negotiate with your current creditors for lower rate