Personal Debt Stories
Stories of people overcoming challenges with credit card debt.
Americans have record-levels of credit card debt. We owe $482 billion to credit card companies.[1] Although every financial situation is unique, common themes run through the financial challenges that people face. These personal debt stories come from real clients of Consolidated Credit. They’ve shared their experiences with credit card debt in the hopes that it can inspire others facing similar situations.
If you’re struggling to eliminate credit card debt, it’s time to turn the page on your debt story today. Call 1-800-774-0313. A certified credit counselor will review your options for relief and help you find the best way to get out of debt in your situation. Turn the page on your debt story today.
Into debt slowly – and out quickly
Fausto Ramos says his debt story was boring – until it got ter... Read the Story
A Pandemic of Debt: Abraham F.
Before the pandemic, Abraham was doing just fine, thank you. In fact, it was quite common for family members to borrow mo...
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She Did Everything Right. So How Did it Go So Wrong?
Breanna cooked the food at her wedding to save money and then took in a tenant. Yet she still needed Consolidated Credit....
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Credit Card Debt: April H. Pays It Off and Pays It Forward
April nearly went bankrupt as a single mother raising her two children. Now she’s a Consolidated Credit graduate -- and her son and daughter have grown up to be financially ...
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Laid Back and Unashamed: How Elaine S. Is Getting Out of Debt
Elaine decided to retire during the pandemic lockdown, but there was a problem: “I didn’t substantially change my spending habits. I thought I would return to work eventua...
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A Novel Way to Get into Debt
When Ryann Bee Gordon first heard the term “starving artist,” she told herself, “They don’t mean literally.”
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From Dream Home to Debt Nightmare
A credit card might seem like the best tool to fund your next big home renovation project, but take it from Lisa, the debt may be more than you can handle....
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Credit – What They Didn’t Teach You in School
Credit is often one a topic that they didn’t teach you in school, that you suffer greatly for later. But there’s a way to learn better credit habits as an adult....
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Understanding the Cost of Debt Consolidation—and the Cost Savings
Bernadette says the fees for her debt consolidation program were tiny compared to the savings she got with zero percent interest. See how much she saved....
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How Grief Can Lead to Debt: Cheryl’s Journey to Overcoming a Tragedy
A tragedy sent Cheryl on a bleak financial path. See how Consolidated Credit helped her overcome her grief debt and be fiscally responsible....
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Getting Out of Debt and into a New Chapter in Life
Julie's shopping sprees landed her in $11,000 in credit card debt. See how Consolidated Credit helped clear up her debt so she could buy her first home....
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Cheryl Takes Control of Her Overspending and Her Debt
Credit cards make it easy to overspend, but when overspending leads to debt problems, this solution can help you stop spending and get control of your money....
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Solving Debt When You're Living on One Income
Scaling back to a single-income household can be tough and lead to increased credit card debt, but there are ways to pay it off....
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What to Do When Your Emergency Savings Runs Out
She was a saver and thought she was prepared, but after her emergency fund ran dry, Karin knew she needed help. Discover what she did to get out of debt....
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How to Pay Off $20,000 in Credit Card Debt
After IRS fees and NYS taxation took its toll on Terrence's funds, raking him up to $21,000 of credit card debt, Terrence sought the help of Consolidated Credit to guide him on how to properly allocate his funds with a customized debt management program....
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Why an MBA Decided a Debt Management Program was the Best Debt Relief Option for His Family
Having a high income often means high debt levels too. Learn what happened when an MBA decided to pay all his debts in full in just five years....
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Paying Off Six Credit Cards in Just Two Years: This is Tammy’s Story
Follow one woman’s journey from overwhelming debt spread over six credit cards to being debt-free in just two years. Learn how you can do the same....
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How a Modest Nanny Racked up $10,000 in Debt Later in Life
Using credit cards without a budget can lead to unwanted debt. Learn how this nanny used debt counseling to budget and pay off $10,000 debt....
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Overcoming Financial Infidelity and $10,000 in Credit Card Debt
Rose's financial infidelity put her in $10,000 debt. Read about how Consolidated Credit helped turn her finances around...
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From $60,000 in Debt to Buying a Dream Home: Here is Lori’s Story
A debt management program with Consolidated Credit helped Lori become debt-free in less than 60 payments with no credit damage. Learn how!...
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How Felicia Went from $16K Medical Debt to a 42-Point Score Increase
Felicia's kidney failure led to her using credit cards for medical bills and amassing $16,000 debt. Find out how she became debt-free!...
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From Unemployment to $40K in Debt: How Ryan Beat the Odds
You can't pay credit cards unemployed, so what options do you have when you lose your job? Find out how Ryan overcame debt and unemployment....
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