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CC Debt help

Hi
I am having trouble paying my Cap One credit card debt which is just under 3K.
I won't go into great detail but I am a self employed single Dad and was unable to work for a period because I had to look after my son after major surgery. During this period I had no option but to max my credit card. The interest payments are now killing me.
I have applied for a couple of balance transfers with no joy and I am unsure what to do next.
I am not looking for sympathy as I know this debt is entirely of my own doing.
Any advice as to which direction to go in would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks

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  • InsideInsurance
    InsideInsurance Posts: 22,460 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Either go to the Debt Free Wannabe section and post their standard incoming/outgoing statements and others will help you find areas to cut back so you can make more repayments.

    Alternatively contact a debt charity for advice.

    Until you get into the position of defaulting they arent going to be willing to do much/ any negotiation on interest or repayment
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