People are in debt. Living in this world with bad credit can be difficult. It's hard to repair your credit and it makes life difficult to have bad credit when you are making those large purchases.
Getting your credit fixed takes time and effort. It's a simple process and it can be done. Patience is the key. Keep a reign on spending and follow some rules and your credit will be back in good standing.
The next time you order your fancy coffee at the drive through, think about this, How much a month do you spend on just coffee? A typical fancy coffee costs about $3-$4. if you have 4 a week, that's $12-$16 a week or $48-$64 a month! The key to credit resolution is budget. Cut back on frivolous purchases and put the money towards paying your debt off. It's hard but necessary.
Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union are the three credit reporting agencies that report to FICO. FICO is who keeps your credit score and reports it to the banks. You should get a credit report from all three agencies. Your bank will give you a free report every year if you ask for one; otherwise you can find an online solution.
You need to contact the creditors that you owe. This is so you can try and negotiate a payment plan. You can haggle with them about interest and monthly payments. Then when you get an agreement, have them send you the agreement in writing.
It's time to cut the cord, er cards. It may feel painful at first, but it soon will be liberating. When you get rid of your credit cards, be sure to pay off and close the accounts. Credit history is important for your FICO score. It's a good idea to keep two or three lines of credit opened up so you can keep your established credit history.
It seems simple, but pay the bills on time. This will be the best thing for your credit. The collections and creditors are willing to work with you and understand the situations you may be in. Any payment for the month is good, if you cant afford your full payment, you can still give them a good faith payment of as much as you can afford. This will at least show you attempting to work with the creditors. - 16089
Getting your credit fixed takes time and effort. It's a simple process and it can be done. Patience is the key. Keep a reign on spending and follow some rules and your credit will be back in good standing.
The next time you order your fancy coffee at the drive through, think about this, How much a month do you spend on just coffee? A typical fancy coffee costs about $3-$4. if you have 4 a week, that's $12-$16 a week or $48-$64 a month! The key to credit resolution is budget. Cut back on frivolous purchases and put the money towards paying your debt off. It's hard but necessary.
Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union are the three credit reporting agencies that report to FICO. FICO is who keeps your credit score and reports it to the banks. You should get a credit report from all three agencies. Your bank will give you a free report every year if you ask for one; otherwise you can find an online solution.
You need to contact the creditors that you owe. This is so you can try and negotiate a payment plan. You can haggle with them about interest and monthly payments. Then when you get an agreement, have them send you the agreement in writing.
It's time to cut the cord, er cards. It may feel painful at first, but it soon will be liberating. When you get rid of your credit cards, be sure to pay off and close the accounts. Credit history is important for your FICO score. It's a good idea to keep two or three lines of credit opened up so you can keep your established credit history.
It seems simple, but pay the bills on time. This will be the best thing for your credit. The collections and creditors are willing to work with you and understand the situations you may be in. Any payment for the month is good, if you cant afford your full payment, you can still give them a good faith payment of as much as you can afford. This will at least show you attempting to work with the creditors. - 16089
