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Anonymous
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Re: What do y'all think

From your present scores and the little information you have provided (typos included) Smiley Indifferent, you don't want to allow any of them to chargeoff. That will tank your score further and you honestly can't afford that. 

 

Sit down and draw up a budget. What do you owe on the cards, what are the minimums you must pay etc. But stop using the cards and tighten your budget. Don't resort to a short term rememdy like a chargeoff, that will cause long term pain. 

 

Until you provide your friends here with more info, there's very little more we can offer. 

Message 21 of 29
mrldp40
Established Contributor

Re: What do y'all think

Thanks guys I'm disabled and can't make additional money. I was a roofer now I can't do it anymore take meds that makes me unable to roof  

1 cap 1 secured 5/15 opened 349/350 payment 25 min

 

Surge 6/15. 497/500 35 min

 

Verve 6/15 495/500 35min

 

Milestone 6/15 279/300 35 min

 

Fingerhut 3/15  477/550  46 min

 

Total visa 4/15. 289/300. 37 min

 

Premier. 4/15 299/300 30 min

 

I draw 693 a month  and have 470 bills without cards

Yes I messed u big time

ready to start a rebuild ex 533 eq 518 tu 541
inquiries EQ 2 EX 0 TU 1 multiple charge off current card green dot secured 500
Message 22 of 29
Anonymous
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Re: What do y'all think


@mrldp40 wrote:

Thanks guys I'm disabled and can't make additional money. I was a roofer now I can't do it anymore take meds that makes me unable to roof  

1 cap 1 secured 5/15 opened 349/350 payment 25 min

 

Surge 6/15. 497/500 35 min

 

Verve 6/15 495/500 35min

 

Milestone 6/15 279/300 35 min

 

Fingerhut 3/15  477/550  46 min

 

Total visa 4/15. 289/300. 37 min

 

Premier. 4/15 299/300 30 min

 

I draw 693 a month  and have 470 bills without cards

Yes I messed u big time


Naw, you didn't mess up, life just hit you in the face with a shovel is all. It happens to all of us from time to time. I've been hit a couple of times in the last few years.

Message 23 of 29
Anonymous
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Re: What do y'all think

Hi, 

 

I wouldn't recommend going the charge off route if (and I believe it can) be avoided. What are the due dates? Have you paid your bills for this month already? Yes? Do you have money left over? 

 

Can you borrow a few dollars from a family member or friend? Your minimums total about $240. 

Message 24 of 29
gdale6
Moderator Emeritus

Re: What do y'all think

I would also be looking to Social Security Disability if its permanent or will last more than 1 year the amount you get is below the minimum for SSI.

Message 25 of 29
mrldp40
Established Contributor

Re: What do y'all think

Bills are paid for august but left me completely broke no money left .yes its below I'm being cut 40 a month for a overpayment  totaling 5k

ready to start a rebuild ex 533 eq 518 tu 541
inquiries EQ 2 EX 0 TU 1 multiple charge off current card green dot secured 500
Message 26 of 29
Anonymous
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Re: What do y'all think


@mrldp40 wrote:

Thanks guys I'm disabled and can't make additional money. I was a roofer now I can't do it anymore take meds that makes me unable to roof  

1 cap 1 secured 5/15 opened 349/350 payment 25 min

 

Surge 6/15. 497/500 35 min

 

Verve 6/15 495/500 35min

 

Milestone 6/15 279/300 35 min

 

Fingerhut 3/15  477/550  46 min

 

Total visa 4/15. 289/300. 37 min

 

Premier. 4/15 299/300 30 min

 

I draw 693 a month  and have 470 bills without cards

Yes I messed u big time


Like Simplyme1, I too believe this is doable without letting anything charge off. Difficult, but doable. Here is how I would approach it:

Divide up the $470 in monthly bills between 4 of the cards - Surge, Verve, Milestone and Total. $120 on Surge, $120 on Verve,  $120 on Milestone and $110 on Total. What that means is that you pay that much on each card at the beginning of the month, then you turn around and use those four cards to pay that months bills. Now you have effectively eliminated four minimum payments each month. From whats left, pay the minimums on the Cap One and the Premier accounts and put as much as possible on the FH account. You may have to add a few dollars to each of the "bill" cards to account for interest, but that won't amount to much. You should be able to pay off the FH account in just a few months this way. Once the FH account is paid, throw everything at the Premier account, then the Cap One account. When the Cap One account is paid off, then reduce your "bill" card to three, and pay the fourth one down. It will take time, but you can do it.

 

Cut up the cards as you pay them down to reduce the temptation to charge them back up.

Message 27 of 29
mrldp40
Established Contributor

Re: What do y'all think

Sounds like a great plan thank u and all u other guys for the encouragement 

ready to start a rebuild ex 533 eq 518 tu 541
inquiries EQ 2 EX 0 TU 1 multiple charge off current card green dot secured 500
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mrldp40
Established Contributor

Re: What do y'all think

Thank y'all for the help but I've decided to closecharge off 3 and pay 3 if they don't close them also just can't pay them all

ready to start a rebuild ex 533 eq 518 tu 541
inquiries EQ 2 EX 0 TU 1 multiple charge off current card green dot secured 500
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