Tag Archives: old debts
- How Can I Find Out Who is Handling Pay Day Loans I Took Out? – Brit
How am I able to see what check into cash / pay day loans I have taken out? In 2008 I was in college and working an internship. At that time, I took out a few loans and now have a detective calling me. Is there a way to see where these loans are and [...]
- I’m Paying Off Old Collection Account But I Want Better Credit So I Can Buy a House. – Angie
“Dear Steve, Have several old collection accounts (most are over 2 years old). Also had late vehicle payments. Have since paid off the vehicle and bought another, which I am current on. Have paid off 3 other old collections, but still have about $3000 worth of debt. My score was around 590 a few months [...]
- How Do I Make the Collector Go After My Ex-Husband For His Debts Instead of Me? – Sarah
Sarah wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question. If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask just use the online form. I’m happy to help you totally for free. Income from the GetOutOfDebt.org site advertising is used to help alleviate poverty. If you would like to [...]
- Do I Pay Off Old Debts First or New Debts First? – Jeanette
“Dear Steve, I am trying to get my financial house in order, I must work on cleaning my credit. Shall I pay off old debts or new debts first? Jeanette” The Answer: Dear Jeanette, It does not matter what debts you pay off first, unless the old debts are in default, if they are, pay [...]
- Can the Creditor Start the Clock on My Debt All Over Again? – Deb
“Dear Steve, About 7 years ago I went through a nasty divorce. I ended up signing paperwork to just leave with my children and not pursue any compensation from marriage(of 11 years). A few months later, the nightmare began. I didnt realize I also was responsible for debt that had my name on it. I [...]
- I’m Feeling Defeated About My Financial Future. – Nicki
Nicki wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question. If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask just use the online form. I’m happy to help you totally for free. Income from the GetOutOfDebt.org site advertising is used to help alleviate poverty. If you would like to [...]
- Midland Credit is Trying to Collect an Old Debt. – Tina
“Dear Steve, Midland credit trying to collect on an old account that I think is over 6yrs old. Also I live in TN. Since the acct is old how can I find out the details about it? I haven’t heard a thing about this acct is several yrs until today. They clam I owe 9k [...]
- Should I Bother to Payoff Old Debt to Improve My Credit Score? – Kristen
“Dear Steve, I have recently started to pay down some of my old debts, but have become somewhat skeptical of how effective this tactic is in regards to improving my credit score. I have heard a wide variety of things from different people. My question is, if the accounts are already in collections and they [...]
- I Ran Into a Rough Time and Defaulted on All My Credit Cards. – Scott
“Dear Steve, About 6 years ago I ran into very rough times and defaulted on all of my credit cards. They were all charged off and my credit was ruined. I was too afraid to file for bankruptcy and opted to do nothing (foolish me). At any rate, I was sued by one creditor for [...]
- I’m a 37 Year Old Student, Working Part Time and Mother of 4. – Kim
Kim wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question. If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask just use the online form. I’m happy to help you totally for free. Income from the GetOutOfDebt.org site advertising is used to help alleviate poverty. If you would like to [...]