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Just looking for advice...please help

Hi everyone. Wondering if you can help with some advice. I have debts. £9000 approx with M&S loan and £3800 on a barclaycard.
I am in a failing marriage and I want to leave my husband. This is going to cost me alot of money - I can't see how I can leave when its going to cost me around £1500 to pay the first months rent and the deposit. Plus I will have next to no furniture.
I'm considering another loan to try and raise enough money to leave. But I know I only have a "fair" credit score. I don't know where to go with this. Any suggestions welcome. I have 1 child - a teenager.

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  • RosieBee_2
    RosieBee_2 Posts: 163 Forumite
    Hi,

    a fair credit score is better than a bad credit score. Have you thought of balance transfer accounts, some offer long periods on 0% when paying back the money.

    For what its worth, and it may be obvious, its best to stay away from short term lenders.

    hope it helps
  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    If you haven't already given it a go, https://www.relate.org.uk may prove to be a cheaper and more fulfilling option.
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