Has Anyone ever been broke

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  1. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    When times was good, we ate meat. When there was no meat, we ate crawdads. When there was no crawdads, we ate sand.
     
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  3. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    Didn’t read all
    Posts but as mentioned COMMUNICATION is key
    Call any creditors and work something out

    I see people filing bankruptcy for $10,000
    That’s dumb and a bad long term plan

    Banks aren’t in the car business and don’t want them back. If they see you have a plan they will work with you

    A blip on your credit is better than banko or giving things back
    Not saying that’s your plan but many companies along with rental agencies will pull credit
     
  4. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Sorry for your situation. Here are some suggestions:
    • Do not duck your creditors. That only makes it worse.
    • Call and ask for a supervisor - write down the names of all the people you talk to.
    • Explain the situation. Do not ask for anything - Listen to what they have to offer. Take notes!!
    • Decide on which option, if any works for you.
    • If you do not understand something ask for an explanation or definition
    • Make sure you know how each option may affect your credit score, interest rate
    • Deal directly with your lenders. Stay away from 3rd party loan and payday loan sharks
    Good luck!
     
  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    I came into this world naked and broke. If I leave with half of that, I figure I'm doing well.
     
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  6. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Phone got repo'd.
     
  7. JohnBoy

    JohnBoy Road Train Member

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    Probably still has the phone, but couldn’t pay his phone carrier and they cut off his service. The only thing he can use the phone for is to cal 911.
     
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  8. JStokley

    JStokley Bobtail Member

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    Don't feel bad, I'm in the same boat. I got laid off from Central freight on the 17th. It will be after the 1st before I start my new job.
     
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  9. chazbro

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    Not just broke but MIA also.
     
  10. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Let's see if we can build this one-hit-wonder-thread bigger than "What if it Snows?"
     
  11. Atlanta trucker

    Atlanta trucker Road Train Member

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    Perfect opportunity to become debt free and start saving up $$$ money.

    Yes I have been broke in the past due to credit and debt and payments. I stopped borrowing money and using credit and my life completely changed for the better. I now have something called money and lots of it. If I want a new auto now I just pay for it cash. It sucks when other people own you.
     
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