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How do I dig myself out of a financial hole?

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bluesurfer6 bluesurfer6 Active Member
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joined Feb 2018
#81 ·
Kimberly Barnes8 said:Yeah, they actually asked me if I owned my own company too... honestly, it feels like they're just looking to squeeze us employees, who knows... They even went as far as asking if I had any legal liens or frozen accounts. Apparently, they can pull some shady moves through certain local credit unions to shut things down... Thank God I'm clear, haha.

So, practically speaking, you're just paying back the loan to JPMorgan Chase, and you don't end up with anything? Didn't they pull from Rock?
Kimberly Barnes8 Kimberly Barnes8 Member
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joined Jan 2013
#82 ·
bluesurfer6 said:So, practically speaking, you're just paying back the loan to JPMorgan Chase, and you don't end up with anything? Didn't they pull from Rock?

Yeah, I'm paying back the JPMorgan Chase loan, but yeah, nothing left from them. Rock handled my withdrawals just fine—I signed some consent forms and stayed on top of everything... only then did I send over the rest of the paperwork for the bank. The guy's alright, honestly. Even called him because my cousin recommended him. Said he's been in the game forever and all that. Five stars.
Alex Doyle90 Alex Doyle90 Member
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joined Oct 2020
#83 ·
bluesurfer6 said:Look, I’m willing to share the details, but if it were me, I probably wouldn't mess around with these types of lenders. Generally speaking, they require you to own a vehicle and ensure you aren't a business owner... or an executive.

"Unsecured loans up to $45,000 / Personal loans up to $50,000 $0.00.
Must be employed (min. 3 months). Retirees up to age 82.
We help clear outstanding debt from Goldman Sachs. We don't look at your FICO score.
With a car title loan, you keep your car! (It's all legal)!
No co-signers or insurance policies required. Tomislav 555-012-4642"

The link is broken.
Kimberly Barnes8 Kimberly Barnes8 Member
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joined Jan 2013
#84 ·
Alex Doyle90 said:The link is broken.

Same here... if you have their number, just give them a ring
bluesurfer6 bluesurfer6 Active Member
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#85 ·
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bluesurfer6 bluesurfer6 Active Member
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#86 ·
I suspect that whole idea about avoiding Hulk is pretty much dead in the water now that they've brought Hulk back into the mix. Honestly, you guys at St. Peter probably aren't going to escape having to deal with Hulk after all.
bluesurfer6 bluesurfer6 Active Member
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#87 ·
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Ashley Ward5 Ashley Ward5 Newcomer
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joined Nov 2020
#88 ·
I’m facing a total financial dead end for at least the next couple of months, and I am desperately looking for some advice. I’ve piled up $1600 and the deadline passed ages ago. I’ve managed to stall them until this Thursday, but what happens after that? Please, help me out.
Joshua Wilson21 Joshua Wilson21 Newcomer
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#89 ·
Does anyone happen to know someone who lends money? Maybe send me a DM if you do. It’s kind of urgent, I guess.
Alex Doyle90 Alex Doyle90 Member
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#90 ·
I’m actually hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction here. I would truly appreciate any help you can muster.

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Michael Wilson5 Michael Wilson5 Newcomer
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#91 ·
Hey everyone. Is anyone offering private loans up to $10k? $0.00 I’m reliable and have steady employment, but I've been out of work due to the pandemic lately, which put me in a bit of a bind.

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Andrew Reyes14 Andrew Reyes14 Newcomer
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#92 ·
I’ve found myself in a bit of a tight spot financially lately, and I really need to come up with a plan. If anyone knows of a way to handle this quickly, or if you know someone open to lending some funds—even with a lower interest rate—please let me know. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 👍
Maybe even through the Democratic Party
Harold Anderson3 Harold Anderson3 Regular
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#93 ·
I originally kicked off this thread back in May of last year.
The garnishment hasn't actually hit my paycheck yet, but I’m starting to worry that avoiding it might be a lost cause because
1. JPMorgan Chase is coming after me for $333 over the next three months.
2. My primary bank (think Wells Fargo) just announced they’re dropping my overdraft limit from $10,000 down to $2,600 starting next month.
3. I still have to cover my basic monthly bills and, you know, actually afford to eat.
I managed to get a four-month loan moratorium, but honestly, given how things are looking, it feels like a temporary band-aid on a much larger problem.
I’ve already started looking into what my move will be once the legal seizure officially kicks in.
My take-home pay is roughly $4 $0.00, so if I set up a protected account through the IRS, I’ll basically be living on two-thirds of my check from then on. It’s a bit daunting to think that this whole cycle could drag on for years...
Rachel Diaz8 Rachel Diaz8 Member
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#94 ·
Harold Anderson3 said:I originally kicked off this thread back in May of last year.
The garnishment hasn't actually hit my paycheck yet, but I’m starting to worry that avoiding it might be a lost cause because
1. JPMorgan Chase is coming after me for $333 over the next three months.
2. My primary bank (think Wells Fargo) just announced they’re dropping my overdraft limit from $10,000 down to $2,600 starting next month.
3. I still have to cover my basic monthly bills and, you know, actually afford to eat.
I managed to get a four-month loan moratorium, but honestly, given how things are looking, it feels like a temporary band-aid on a much larger problem.
I’ve already started looking into what my move will be once the legal seizure officially kicks in.
My take-home pay is roughly $4 $0.00, so if I set up a protected account through the IRS, I’ll basically be living on two-thirds of my check from then on. It’s a bit daunting to think that this whole cycle could drag on for years...

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darkmaker94 darkmaker94 Regular
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#95 ·
Harold Anderson3 said:I originally kicked off this thread back in May of last year.
The garnishment hasn't actually hit my paycheck yet, but I’m starting to worry that avoiding it might be a lost cause because
1. JPMorgan Chase is coming after me for $333 over the next three months.
2. My primary bank (think Wells Fargo) just announced they’re dropping my overdraft limit from $10,000 down to $2,600 starting next month.
3. I still have to cover my basic monthly bills and, you know, actually afford to eat.
I managed to get a four-month loan moratorium, but honestly, given how things are looking, it feels like a temporary band-aid on a much larger problem.
I’ve already started looking into what my move will be once the legal seizure officially kicks in.
My take-home pay is roughly $4 $0.00, so if I set up a protected account through the IRS, I’ll basically be living on two-thirds of my check from then on. It’s a bit daunting to think that this whole cycle could drag on for years...

If your paycheck is still hitting that account, why not just talk to them? See if you can negotiate an extension on that overdraft limit. Even if they do cut it, they're legally required to let you pay off the difference over 12 months, so you won't get hit with one massive bill all at once.

If things go south and you end up facing collections or a frozen account, you might want to look into consumer bankruptcy protections.
Harold Anderson3 Harold Anderson3 Regular
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#96 ·
Rachel Diaz8 said:3/4

Thanks.
darkmaker94 said:If your paycheck is still hitting that account, why not just talk to them? See if you can negotiate an extension on that overdraft limit. Even if they do cut it, they're legally required to let you pay off the difference over 12 months, so you won't get hit with one massive bill all at once.

If things go south and you end up facing collections or a frozen account, you might want to look into consumer bankruptcy protections.

Honestly, I just don't have the energy left to go back and forth with banks anymore. If I'm facing garnishment and am legally entitled to keep 3/4 of my pay, then I guess they can fight over the remaining 1/4.
I know deep down this will probably cost me more in the long run, but right now, it feels like the only way I can stay afloat.
Theoretically, things should start looking up after about three months, but waiting that long feels like an eternity when you're struggling. Plus, on top of everything else, I don't even have steady employment at the moment.
cosmicpanther70 cosmicpanther70 Active Member
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#97 ·
I wouldn't throw in the towel quite that fast. Sure, things look bleak right now, but you shouldn't just write off the whole situation and assume a legal seizure is the only way out. Foreclosures and garnishments come with a mountain of extra fees. Honestly, it’s much better to deal with $333 interest than to lose an extra $2,000 you don't even have lying around. You're basically just dragging out the agony.

You should definitely try negotiating a 12-month repayment plan to chip away at that debt. Looking at what's left, it isn't exactly catastrophic; you can pay it down bit by bit. You even mentioned that obligations drop after three months, so if you start these installments now, you'll be ahead of schedule.
Donna Collins42 Donna Collins42 Newcomer
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#98 ·
So, I’ve got a bit of a situation. I’ve been running my own car wash for about ten years now, and honestly, things were going pretty smooth until this new self-service wash opened up right down the street in my neighborhood. It totally crushed my business, especially during the winter months when nobody wants to be out in the cold. Anyway, I’m sitting here staring at a debt of about $12,000, but because of how the interest has piled up over the last five or six years, it’s ballooned to $23333!! It feels impossible. Does anyone know if there's actually a way to handle this? Like, is there any chance I could get the interest waived, lowered, or maybe even cut in half? I guess I'm just looking for some kind of lifeline here... thanks a ton in advance!!
Donna Collins42 Donna Collins42 Newcomer
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#99 ·
Donna Collins42 said:So, I’ve got a bit of a situation. I’ve been running my own car wash for about ten years now, and honestly, things were going pretty smooth until this new self-service wash opened up right down the street in my neighborhood. It totally crushed my business, especially during the winter months when nobody wants to be out in the cold. Anyway, I’m sitting here staring at a debt of about $12,000, but because of how the interest has piled up over the last five or six years, it’s ballooned to $23333!! It feels impossible. Does anyone know if there's actually a way to handle this? Like, is there any chance I could get the interest waived, lowered, or maybe even cut in half? I guess I'm just looking for some kind of lifeline here... thanks a ton in advance!!

Anyone? Not much help here, huh? Thanks a bunch!😵
Drew Peterson3 Drew Peterson3 Member
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#100 ·
Donna Collins42 said:Anyone? Not much help here, huh? Thanks a bunch!😵

Look, there’s no way your interest rate hit 400% over five years. That’s just math. What usually happens is the creditor might agree to write off part of what you owe, but they aren't doing that out of the goodness of their hearts—you’d have to make a lump-sum payment to make it happen.

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