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Big trouble with credit cards

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  • bigadaj
    bigadaj Posts: 11,531 Forumite
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    Bugsy, just noticed your signature and think you mean divulge, not indulge.
  • bluffer
    bluffer Posts: 528 Forumite
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    how good a relationship do you have with your relative?

    could they give you the money to bring the card back up to date? even then you might not get the same interest rate.

    have you reduced your spending at all? as others have said a bit more bluntly you owe a hell of a lot for your income.

    you might think it is people lecturing but you really do need to listen to the advice on here. if you have got your spending under control then a secured loan to pay off the cards may be the best option.

    once thats done you can concentrate on paying that off and move on with your life.
    2023 wins - zilch, nada, big fat duck. quack quack,
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