identity theft, please help !?

hi. i’m 17 years old. my mother has stolen my identity & i was wondering what is there that i can do, to fix my credit ? will she go to jail ? it was a theft. when i turn 18 i want to be under my own cell phone plan, but i can’t because [...]

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Chase not backing down from APR increase to 19.99%(from 13.99%) despite no late payments & good credit?

I’ve had a Chase platinum card for 18 months. My credit was good when I first applied for the card, and this has not changed in the time I’ve had the card. I had it run with all three agencies in Nov of last year and the lowest score was around 730 I have never [...]

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I allowed my husband to destroy my credit? How to fix? Avoid the hi interest & fees of loans at this score?

I am married 24 yrs to a man who doesnt take responsibility for anything. Four yrs ago, I reached my limit. (admittedly a slow learner–thats another post lol). The short version is we put all the debt in my name. He gave me part of his check. I confronted him (I wear the kids old [...]

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Moms who have had credit troubles, can you help?

I know this doesn’t belong in Newborn & Baby, but I have asked in other sections and I hardly got any answers. I always get good advice here, so I’m bringing it to y’all- because moms DO know everything I am interested in fixing my credit, but I am clueless of where to start. I [...]

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Help!Anybody get their car repossessed?What happened to your credit? Should i let my car get repossessed?

I’ve already paid ,612 on a Mitsubishi Montero Limited(i still owe ,000-cause blah blah blah i didnt pay it off early)So my engine cracked in the middle of the highway- My mechanic said i’ll need an engine, and maybe a transmission too..(UGGHHHH) it will cost 00 to fix it! But maybe i will just need [...]

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Is it possible to get a job in California with Bad credit?

I am a retail manager with over 19 years of experience, I have been with Gap, Meijer Inc, Marshalls, and Elder-Beerman Department stores. I just moved out to San Diego from Michigan in April and have been on numerous interviews. I have interviewed with Cole Haan, Coach, J-Crew, The Container Store, H & M, and [...]

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Should I pay the settlement amount on a credit card from years ago?

The one & only credit card i’ve ever had I ended up maxing out and then not being able to pay on it – i ended up owing almost 00. That was almost 4 years ago and though I realize how stupid I was to do that – i still never paid it. It went [...]

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