thinkaboutit asked:


Question? What makes people keep using them when they see the destruction it is causing?

Many people, mostly younger folks and women, have so many credit cards they end up in severe debt and ruin their credit for many years to come. Credit card applications are mailed out by the tons and people keep activating them knowing the interest rate is or will be up to 20% or higher. Everyone needs at least one credit card and no more than two. You also need one revolving (department store) credit card to establish a good credit history. The limit on the credit card(s) should be no more than 10% of your annual salary and the revolving card half that. Always make a minimum of a double payment on all your credit cards and pay on the due date. Never ever be even one day late. The interest rate and late fees will destroy you. If you are experiencing problems the first thing you need to do is carefully cut the cards up and throw them away. If you can not afford to pay the total monthly bill attempt to get a consolidation loan to get out of debt. The monthly payment will be less than the total monthly payment of all your cards with a much lower rate. Some banks and credit unions will be willing to help you out if they know why you are taking out the loan. Financial debt can create so much strain it can even destroy your peace of mind and your marriage. Don’t fall into that trap.

Rachel N asked:


I don’t know if debt relief would be good for my husband and I or not, we have never been late or missed a payment and we usually DO pay more that the minimum but we have over $20,000 on credit cards and I feel overwhelmed. I feel like we will never have this debt paid off. Also our cards are zero interest so I don’t know if we really have any options. We have really good credit so I would **** to do anything to ***** that up. Any thoughts would help!

honibear35 asked:


I have about $24,000 in debt. Is there any debt relief sites that I can go to and are legit? I’m tired of all the debt and I need help.

pham1skee asked:


Those debt relief agencies that help you get rid of debt fast tell you to stop paying your bills and instead you pay them. They then use the money you send them to negotiate lower payoffs to your lenders. What are the pros and cons of doing this and how long will it effect my credit score for? Any experience is extrememly welcomed!

I love rain and alcohol! asked:


This was my principle residents for three years. The original loan was for 84,000. I refinanced and it came up to 94,000. I refinanced again and it came up to 102,000. I know probably it might cover only the original loan of 84,000. Will the relief act not the bailout help me? How much phantom tax would I have to pay on the remaining 18,000? Thanks for your answers!

Older and Wiser asked:


Every debt relief company tells me they can’t help me because I have credit union loans from military specific companies. I am no longer enlisted, but it seems the only option I have is bankruptcy which, ironically, I can’t afford because of the new laws requiring upfront payment. Is there a company that can actually help me get back on track? Serious answers only, i.e. don’t waste my time.

Chris M asked:


I am 23 with a nine-month-old son, and I owe (on top of my student loans from college) approximately $30,000 in credit card debt. I am looking to do a debt management/consolidation program, but was wondering if I should just contact those credit card companies that say to call them if I have “financial difficulties” instead? Also, which debt consolidation programs would you refer, if any? Thank you!

rayteotico asked:


I am currently in a situation in which I cant afford to pay my bills. I have looked online for help but there are so many types of debt programs out there that I don’t know where to start. I eventually stumbled onto Freedom Debt Relief. They seemed very knowledgeable. They told me that they are the fastest and cheapest way to get out of debt. Is that true?
Please respond only if it is related to Freedom Debt Relief. I do not need to know about any others.

Annie asked:


Just wondering what the average is. My husband tells me everyone has debt, and I can understand my house and my car, but what is your credit card debt?

Rayne R. asked:


I am looking for possibly a consumer credit counseling or debt relief program. Have any of you used one? Who would you recommend?
Because of this, my credit rating is unbelievable low and taking on a new credit card or debt is not an option.