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ok so i only have 2 credit cards ( these are the only ones i have ever owned) however both are in collection now. the one i owe about 00 on and the other i owe i believe 42 im so confused by the collection companies i feel like going through debt consolidation would be better for me so i can make just 1 payment.

so ive been looking online at different companies and all the ones i find look like scams, or cheap companies, does anyone recommend a trusting company? and also the fees that go along with it.

a friend told me she was advised to get a personal loan and pay off the credit cards and then she would just owe the loan, to me it sounds exactly like the debt consolidation service. has anyone else done this and is it different?

so 1. a debt consolidation service that is reliable and trusting with clear understanding of the fees
and 2. is a personal loan different? if so what company could i try to see if im approved?

I need to get an emergency loan…fast!

My credit isn’t that bad (my credit score is 623), but I can’t get a personal loan from my bank. They said that they would only give me an auto loan, which I don’t need. I don’t want to get any more payday loans. I’m told that not in debt enough to declare bankruptcy, but I can’t get caught up on bills.

I’ve also been told that I should not get debt consolidation, as that might make your credit worse. If I could get just enough to get caught up on bills (utilities, medical) I should be alright–I only need about ,000.

Is there some service on somewhere online that provides some kind of loan to suit my needs? Help…any (serious) advice would be very much appreciated!

1: With a credit card you are able to receive money, goods, or services in the present, in exchange for a promise to pay in the future.
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2: Minimum payments are a trap; they are often designed so that it takes months or years to pay off the balance.
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3: The adjusted balance is a measure of the cost of credit, expressed as a yearly rate that must be disclosed before you become obligated on the account and on your account statements.
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4: Federal law prohibits issuers from sending you a renewal or substitute card without your request.
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5: Accurate negative information can generally stay on your credit report for seven years, with certain exceptions.
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6: Realistic budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy are all methods of dealing with debt.
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7: Chapter 7, known as straight bankruptcy, involves liquidating all assets that are not exempt. (Exempt items would include items such as work-related tools and basic household furnishings.)
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8: In exchange for an up-front fee, companies which guarantee that applicants will get the credit they want-usually a credit card or a personal loan – are always pre-approved by the FTC.
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9: "Dead Man Walking" was an example of companies scamming citizens out of their social security benefits.
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10: Credit and charge card fraud costs cardholders and issuers hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
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I recently took a ,000 personal loan for consolidation of my debt out at a credit union. I’ve heard getting a debt consolidation loan can hurt your credit because it basically says you can’t handle your debt and your closing accounts. They had me sign letters to each credit card saying that I cut up my card and to close my account. Is this going to infact hurt my credit? If so, how much should I expect?

With a credit card you are able to receive money, goods, or services in the present, in exchange for a promise to pay in the future.
True
False

2: Minimum payments are a trap; they are often designed so that it takes months or years to pay off the balance.
True
False

3: The adjusted balance is a measure of the cost of credit, expressed as a yearly rate that must be disclosed before you become obligated on the account and on your account statements.
True
False

4: Federal law prohibits issuers from sending you a renewal or substitute card without your request.
True
False

5: Accurate negative information can generally stay on your credit report for seven years, with certain exceptions.
True
False

6: Realistic budgeting, credit counseling from a reputable organization, debt consolidation, or bankruptcy are all methods of dealing with debt.
True
False

7: Chapter 7, known as straight bankruptcy, involves liquidating all assets that are not exempt. (Exempt items would include items such as work-related tools and basic household furnishings.)
True
False

8: In exchange for an up-front fee, companies which guarantee that applicants will get the credit they want-usually a credit card or a personal loan – are always pre-approved by the FTC.
True
False

9: "Dead Man Walking" was an example of companies scamming citizens out of their social security benefits.
True
False

10: Credit and charge card fraud costs cardholders and issuers hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
True
False

I need a personal loan to consolidate my credit card debt. I ran a lot of them up on medical bills, I’ve made good on my payments the last three years or so. My credit is slowly rising because of this, but the poor choices of my foolish youth drag my credit score down. I am at my wits end, I’ve tried many big name lenders, but with no avail, I am becoming really stressed over this. I do not want to go into debt consolidation, I have a steady income (I work for the Social Services). I just am tired of throwing money away on high interest rates on from my credit card providers (some are as high as 30%!!!!). I’ve been contacted by Parkwood Lending Group…they want me to secure my loan with a six month payment advance. I think that sounds fishy and as far as I have researched, I haven’t found any good info on them at all. I don’t know what to do. Help? FYI, payday loans are a no-no. They charge incredible fees, it should be illegal.

I have about ,000 in unsecured debt from credit cards. I plan to pay two off soon, but that still leaves about ,000. I am paying the minimums and have a good credit score (730), but my interest is so high I’ll never pay it off.

My first thought was to go to consumer credit counseling services but since I am not delinquent I don’t want to negatively affect my credit at this point. So, I thought I would go to my bank and get a loan to consolidate. Should I go for a personal loan or a consolidation loan (my bank is Chase)?

Also, two of the credit cards I carry are Chase credit cards, will this hurt my chances of getting a loan? Any help will be appreciated!! I am willing to cut corners, make some extra money etc. to pay off as much as I can. I have cut up my credit cards and not used any for over a year but I am still overwhelmed. Help please!
I am currently paying about 0 a month just minimums, interests rates all around 20%. If I can pay any less than this a month at lower interest it will help no?