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help 11,000 debt dont know what to do

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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,090 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Stabilo

    Please can you start a new thread - the little button at the top of the front page, rather then posting in the middle of Lucy's thread. Or pm fermi and ask him to move your thread for you?
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • lucysian
    lucysian Posts: 10 Forumite
    thanks for the suggestions guys I am working on cutting them out! so I cant afford the repayments but I cant get rid of the 800 default that needs to be paid how can I do this is a short term loan a good idea? really dont want people appearing on my door step and stuff like that xx
    Understanding everything is hard work
  • **Amy**
    **Amy** Posts: 2,680 Forumite
    I really really wouldnt suggest getting another loan.

    Speak to the company you defaulted with and see if they can offer you a soluton.

    But please speak to CCCS or National Debtline. They will really offer you some great advice.

    x
    Debt: just my mortgage :D
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,090 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    HI Lucy

    You need to
    talk to one of the debt charities,
    get your expenditure this month below your expenditure, which is possible if you do as advised above
    So that you can pay the company that you have not paid recently the money for this month's payment.
    Find money to make a small payment towards the arrears and show willing to pay off the outstanding debt. This means making extra money not taking extra credit. Sell stuff or get extra work.
    Once you have spoken to the debt charity, devise a plan and write to the creditor with an offer to pay off the arrears over time.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
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