I'm a 27yr old who has never learned how to deal with credit. I was scared of it in the beginning and refused to use it. I then went off to college in a new state with expensive living costs and no job. Eventually I depleted my savings and started racking up the debt. Most of it's in student loans. I recently lost my job and I'm now facing immense amounts of debt, horrible credit, no job, and no way to pay for it all. I honestly wish there was a way to pay off all my debt and live my life debt free. I hate how America is a credit and debt ridden country. I feel like I will never reach my goals at the rate I am going. My wants aren't much... to be married, to have children, to volunteer my time to better the community/world. I'm in a serious relationship and we've been talking about marriage, but I know this money issue will be a bigger problem when we are married and I don't want my problems to look negatively on him. He has near immaculate credit. I can't imagine having a kid with the poor financial situation I am in. I can't even afford myself let alone a kid or a wedding for that matter. I already do volunteer. I'm a good person. I do my best to give back to the community at all costs. I volunteer for several nonprofits, more so now that I have more free time on my hands. I'm feeling stuck in my current situation and I know I need help. I am seeking credit counseling, but what I really need is money. If anyone has any advice on how to get out of this situation and on with my life already I would greatly appreciate it.
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