My wonderful , but obviously money happy boyfriend has accumulated around $13k in credit card debt. He has 4-5 credit cards, one with a balance of $7k. He does not own a house. We tried the bank where he has his truck loan through, but he cannot get a loan because he has no collateral. What can he do now? We want to start moving in the direction of marriage and a family, but not with this looming over us. What is the best way to resolve this issue?
Archive for December, 2009
How do I consolidate my credit card debt?
Sunday, December 27th, 2009My wonderful , but obviously money happy boyfriend has accumulated around $13k in credit card debt. He has 4-5 credit cards, one with a balance of $7k. He does not own a house. We tried the bank where he has his truck loan through, but he cannot get a loan because he has no collateral. What can he do now? We want to start moving in the direction of marriage and a family, but not with this looming over us. What is the best way to resolve this issue?
Debt consolidation vs just paying credit card? What would you do if you were me?
Friday, December 25th, 2009Which is the better route to take?
I have $21,000 in debt spread out between 6 credit cards. I don’t use my cards anymore and I can probably pay this off in 2 1/2 years if I make $1000/month payments.
I called a debt consolidation company and they are willing to take on my case. They said they can reduce my debt to $11,700 and reduce my monthly payment to $326/month for 3 years but it will temporily hurt my credit score because they will settle with the credit card companies.
My credit score is 704-740. I hate to see that happen but I’m kinda struggling.
What happens to the credit card debt when your parents pass away?
Friday, December 25th, 2009What happens to credit card debt when one’s parents pass away in the event that they do not have an estate, BUT the children do have an estate (real estate, etc)?
Morbid, but just wondering.
Can credit card debt transfer to your children after your death?
Thursday, December 17th, 2009An older family member of mine has a large amount of credit card debt and their only major asset is the house that they currently live in. From what I’ve read it seems that creditors will liquidate all of their assets including the house in order to try and cover the debt upon their death.
One of their children wants to purchase the house or assume the mortgage from them now and become the new owner. If the house is sold/transferred in this manner and no longer belongs to my older family member with the large debt, will creditors try to come after her child upon her death?
The house is located in Florida.
Who would like to pay off my credit card debt for me?
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Kidding.. but if anyone does have extra cash..I’d be grateful for the offer. Actually, I’d like to know advice on the best way to pay off credit card debt. I have about 10,000 in credit debt. Mostly from going through a divorce a few years ago.