Tag Archives: scared

My Heart is Broken and I’m Scared of the World. – Sandrda

“Dear Steve, 3 years ago I got involved with a man who was going through a divorce. He was charming, friendly, and giving of all his energy and time. His story was that his wife had a drug problem and was a heavy drinker and that he thought she was cheating on him. I had [...]

I Am So Lost, Confused and Scared. Please Help Me. – Erin

Erin 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 [...]

I Have Some Debt Issues That Are Scaring Me. – Ryan

“Dear Steve, My name is Ryan, I am 24 years old. I have some debt issues that are scaring me and I am hoping you can point me in the right direction because, honestly, I don’t know where else to go. In 2008 I was eager to get back into school and finish up my [...]

I’ve Looked Into Credit Counseling But I’m a Little Scared. – Wendy

“Dear Steve, I lost my job in august for last year for two months. I then was only able to get a part time job. Before that I was able to make my credit card payments. on time with a credit score of 780. I called my creditors before I was even late for my [...]

We Have Not Been Getting a Lot of Sleep Recently While We Worry About Our Debt. – KL

“Dear Steve, Steve, my husband and I are not getting a lot of sleep lately and we very much related to your story. Thank you. Our situation is my husband is in the real estate business and his income has drastically been reduced. We bought and sold a lot of real estate investment properties and [...]

I’ve Never Been in Debt Like This. I Don’t Know What to Do. – Brad

“Dear Steve, I have credit card debt about 25.000 I have no employment and I ,am taped out. I have never missed a payment or been late or had a charge off in almost 20 years . I have not had any calls yet but these payments are due now. What should i do. Where [...]

You’ve Been With Me on Many Sleepless Nights. – Colleen

“Hi Steve, I have $100,00 in credit card debt. I am an independent travel consultant and due to the economy my business is at 0. My monthly expenses are around $2000 per month this includes the credit card payments. My husband deals with the rest, such as mortage, food, etc. I am not late yet [...]

I Filed Bankruptcy. It Wasn’t as Bad as I Thought It Would Be. – Lynn

“Hi Steve, After searcing out every option and reading everything in your articles I finally filed for bankruptcy. I signed the papers yesterday. I had a few appointments before I found a Lawyer I was comfortable with. I wrote you about one attorney who was so nasty I cried afterward. I took your advice and [...]

I’m Living in Manhattan, Just Lost My Job, and Super Scared. – Elizabeth

“Dear Steve, I am 36, living in Manhattan, pay $1900 in rent, owe $20,000 in debt, was laid off three months over the summer and just lost my job again. Credit cards are maxed out, severence was enough to cover rent for one month only and I have to wait one week for unemployment to [...]

Dude, I Am Totally Freaking Out Over My Debt! – Margaret

Margaret 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 [...]

CACH Letter Says a Sheriff Would Be Sent Shortly. – Douglas

Douglas 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 [...]

SO THIS IS HOW IT FEELS TO BE IN DEBT!

An old friend of mine let me know recently that he had been struggling with some financial problems. While debt issues are not something that you often share with just anyone, my friend trusted me enough to open up to me for advice and a friendly shoulder to lean on. My friend, to be anonymously [...]