Credit Problems
How Do You Get Out of Debt
Consequences
Avoiding Debt
100

Lack of Credit History

Make on-time payments with credit builders. (Credit Card or Credit builder loans)

100

No More Debt

Continue to pay current bills, and try not to create more debt. (Debit cards, friend and family support)

100

Credit

Lower credit score, and bad credit history.

100

Deadlines

Watch any payment deadlines and make payments on time.

200

Bad Credit History

Work off late payments while paying current bills.

200

Non-profit Counseling Services

Reduce the interest you pay by working with your creditors.

200

Interest Buildup

Increased interest on any payments, any buildup of any interest not payed.

200

Terms and Conditions

Read all the fine print and don't sign onto a loan without fully understanding the loan.

300

Fraud or Identity Theft

Review credit reports and report any inaccurate information.

300

Debt Reduction Service

Helps organize your debt and reduce interest by working with your creditor.

300

Late Payment Fees

Fees are issued on any late payments which brings you further into debt.

300

Overdraft

Watch your spending and don't ever overdraft.

400

Denied Credit Application

Build credit and improve credit history.

400

Bankruptcy

Allows the debtor to gain a relief on debts and receive government support financially.

400

Repossession

Collateral is taken for any secure loans you were late paying for.

400

Interest

When applying for a loan understand the interest you will have to pay each month, and make sure banks don't take interest before loan payments.

500

Struggling to Raise a Low Credit Score

Pay more than the minimum amount when you can.

500

Refinance Debt

The replacement of an existing debt by means of another debt with more favorable terms and/or conditions.

500

Bankruptcy

You will be forced to file for bankruptcy but your debt will still haunt you until it is paid.

500

Credit History

Watch your credit history and report any inconsistencies.