Credit Card Debt Help

Hello,
If I pay off $75k which is my total amount of credit debt, will this increase my credit score? I am revising this question I just asked earlier. I have no other revolving debt than this. I am sorry for the lack of information in the previous question. Thanks for all the help out here!

YES YES YES.

1. Don't Close the Cards
2. Don't let future balances pass 50% of Total Line
3. Make all Future payments on Time
4. Don't Open any more Cards
5. Don't purchase anything Same As Cash BBQ Beds etc

2008-09-21 11:25:26 by ParvardigarBaba

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Does anyone know of any sites or companys that consolidate credit debt and to help me thru it? I didn't take care of my credit to much in the past and now they call me everyday mon-sunday
Thanks

You are not alone. This site has excellent info and may help

2006-07-26 04:10:02 by Candie F

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I have a good credit score, last time I checked about 6 months ago it was about 720-730. Recently I have acquired a big credit card debt, about $9,000 on one credit card (with a limit of $10,000) and about $3,000 on another one (with a limit of $5,000) for many different personal reasons. After the whole spending money ordeal was over, I was left with all this debt on my credit cards. Since then, I have cut back on all unnecessary spending, besides the obvious things like food, gas, etc. I have never been late on payments and have never been over the credit limit. I Also try to pay an extra hundred bucks on top of the minimum payment due when I can. Are there any good ideas on how to consolidate these two credit card debts and help me out with all this? Thanks!

First of all, consolidating the debts wont really change anything. In fact may adversely affect your credit score.
You need to do the following:
1. Evaluate you interest rates. If you are paying more than 12%, then think about finding a new credit source to consolidate. With your credit score you are probably getting teaser rate offers in the mail. (Beware of a teaser rate that rests after 6 months, as what you save wont be that much) Look for a credit card that will allow you transfer the balances for a long period at a low rate. Many cards offer rates of 5.99 or less for up to 2 years, but also check if there is a transfer fee. This can be as much as 4%)
2. If you find a good card and rate to transfer, then transfer as much as you can from the higher of the two rates you currently have. If you able to transfer all of 3000 debt, do not cancel that card. (Just make sure you dont use it) Having a zero balance and available credit actually improves your credit score.
3. Make a plan. Figure out how long it will take to pay off each card by taking the minimum payment amount (principal only, not interest) and divide into the amount owed. Lets say on the 10,000 card the principal payment is $277, that means it will take 3 years to pay off that card.
4. If both cards have the same rate of interest, but different pyoff dates, put all your extra monthly payment towards the card with the highest % to the credit line (in this case the 9,000 card as that is at 90% of your limit, vs the 3,000 which is at 60% of your limit). The lower the % owed the better for your credit score.
Finally, do not use the cards. Pay cash for everything. (This is very important if you end up consolidating to a lower interest card. Those cards will apply all of your payments to the low interest balance first, and start accruing a high rate on the new purchases. that will go on until the original amount is paid off).

2007-09-06 11:39:40 by MiM

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What is the best solution for credit card debt?
I am way in over my head, I have 6 credit cards and I'm over $40,000 in debt. I have tried to take out a loan at the bank to consolidate but i got turned down. I need HELP!

You have heard it before. Pay minimum on all your cards. Take the smallest amount you ouh on one and double or triple the payment. When it is payed off cancel that credit card. Then take on the next in line. Put the money you were paying on the one you just paid off and apply it plus the payment you were making on that card. The hard part is the first card, after that it begins to gain speed. The main thing is not to use the cards any more, leave them at home. If you do not have them you can not use them. And to cancel them as soon as you make that last payment.

2008-07-10 16:57:57 by Twin father

I had left USA around 4 years back as I could not get a job(software). When I left I had credit card debt. Now i want to be back and normalize my debt. I currently dont have a job. I checked my credit report on the internet but confused with the terms. Its certain that collection agency must be trying to locate me. I cant figure out my current debt, thats when I left and now(including interest?). I need help in how to take the first step and how its going to affect my job-hunt.

If you get a copy of your credit report, it will show you how much you owe on your card(s). Depending on how long ago you defaulted, it may be better to *not* pay it off and just wait out the debt. Most debt will clear 7 years after the last reporting. I would recommend going to a site like http://www.truecredit.com, it should also help you with the terms.

2006-06-30 19:53:24 by Ramesh