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Home›Self›Money›Different Ways to Deal with Bad Credit

Different Ways to Deal with Bad Credit

By Maria Bashi
Mar 18, 2016
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Having bad credit is something that can affect a lot of us in different ways. It might be that you’re looking for a new car or you want to try and get a mortgage for a home, only for you to be turned down because of your credit history. Equally, it might be that you face increased premiums on insurance policies, or you face difficult questions when you need to have a credit check carried out.

Whatever the circumstances, having bad credit isn’t the end of the world, it’s something that can be managed with the right guidance. There’s several approaches you can take to lessen the burdens of bad credit, or rid yourself of it altogether. Here’s a few examples for you to consider:

Get yourself organised

First and foremost, you’ll want to make sure that your information is all up to date and that you’re well aware of what debts and other issues are affecting your credit. Then, work out what exactly your current incomings are versus your outgoings. Along with being useful information, this also demonstrates your willingness to improve your current circumstances.

Speak to your bank about getting a credit card

A big part of improving your credit is showing you can pay back the money you owe and a great way to prove this is by getting a credit card and paying it off each month.

One thing you shouldn’t do here though is just apply for every credit card you can, as these will require credit checks which will negatively affect your score. Instead, talk to the bank you have a current account with as they will know you and your current financial situation.

Change your current payment plans

If you can’t get a credit card, another option is to try and change the repayment plans on any debts you’re currently paying off to something more manageable based on your incomings.

Consolidate your debts

You also have the option to take out a bad credit loan from a specialist provider like Everyday Loans and consolidate your debts into one repayment scheme. This will be easier to manage and can help you keep track of your finances much easier.

A final aspect to remember is that there’s no quick fix for bad credit, it will take time and perseverance to overcome your situation. With the right attitude and some of the above in place though, you should put yourself back on the right path to having a good credit score. So be sure to give these ways a try and rid yourself of your bad credit worries.

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