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Payday Loans Help Needed

Hi I'm 23 and although I work full time, I already have two personal loans which I'm paying every month, plus rent etc. I took out payday loans last year when I was working part time (i really needed the cash to pay off store cards), however I am now really struggling to get by every month as I cannot afford to clear off any of these payday loans and I'm paying over £100 a month to roll them over. I got into a mess with them two years ago (I got the money from them to help a relative) and my boyfriend cleared it for me, but I know he will go nuts if he knows I've done it again + he doesn't have the money to pay them this time. I know it's my fault but I am just looking for anyone who's been in my position to offer me some advice, I don't want people telling me that I've been stupid to take them out as I know this only too well! Please help - I've tried to get loans from various online companies but not getting anywhere and don't want to apply any more as this affects my credit score.

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  • StuTheDon
    StuTheDon Posts: 318 Forumite
    Hi Rocky,

    How much are the Payday loans for? Is there anyway you could Ebay some stuff, or cut back on things for a couple of months to clear them yourself?
  • i have ebayed treadmill but didnt get a lot for it trying to cut down and do car boots but even by doing that not getting anywhere. if i was actually able to pay off each cheque every month id feel a lot better its continually extending them which is causing me all the grief
  • Enfieldian
    Enfieldian Posts: 2,893 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Contact them (preferably in writing) and ask to set up a payment plan.
  • hi do you know this will definitely work? i read another girl on here had same problem and tried this but couldnt see if she managed to stop it or not thanks
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