Recession and Debt Slaves
Like most Americans weathering the recession, the economic climate has forced me to look at my credit score and wonder — why is it so low? It came to a head when I realized I needed to trade my old bucket of bolts in for a newer model. Breaking down on the 405, in rush-hour, is no fun. This led me, reluctantly, to my local car dealership.
I was practically shanghaied in the parking lot and taken to a salesman’s desk. I didn’t know my credit score going in, but boy, was I going to find out. Let’s just say that it was lower then my SAT score (I should mention I barely got into state college). Thanks to my credit score, my monthly payments would be close to $500. The salesman finally told be they sent my application to twelve major banks and they all said no. The only consolation was that six of those banks are now out of business.
Our modern incarnation of credit is rather curious. When you clear high school, all you ever hear is how much you need to take care of your credit score. That can be problematic when you’re getting credit card offers in the mail. Armed with three of four credit cards and no viable income, this makes for a pretty bad start. Most teenagers destroy their credit score before they turn 21.
It’s a classic Catch-22 and no fun to deal with. Trying to apply for a new car, a home, even a rental application all require decent credit scores. If you happen to have student loans on top of a massive credit card debt, you have just sealed your fate for the next decade. It’s extremely stressful and frustrating to just be making your monthly bills, with no insurance, knowing your debt is spiraling out of control. Talk about a life of diminishing returns.
I wish I could tell you it was easy. It takes planning, patience, and humility. Debt thrives on fear — no one likes to face the music. And if your debt has made its way to collection agencies, this about face can be even more painful. But, that old saw still holds true: no pain, no gain. Gain back those precious points and start taking care of your credit score.
Getting useful debt solutions can be hard. Do your research and get enrolled in a program that can help you get debt free sooner rather than later.
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