PhotobucketI was speaking to a friend of mine that is trying to jumpstart his business.  He's run into some rough times and given the current state of the economy, I know that things are hard for a lot of people.  However, this friend of mine, complains that he never has any money, he can't pay his bills, and that life, in general, is tough.  I can empathize.  Being in sales, the slow periods can be brutal.  He's complaining that he can't acquire the financing he needs to get some new equipment and hire additional help to grow his business.  So, I segue into what I do:  Credit Repair.  Before I can get started, he tells me, "James, I can't afford it."  This is a guy that spends about $50 a night drinking his sorrows away (granted, I like the occasional greasy burger and draft myself after a game of pool) and he's a poker buddy of mine that I've seen drop wads of cash onto the felt.  I'm not judging my friend, mind you, but realize that like many people, the COST of something (even if they don't know what the actual cost is) hinders him, but doesn't even think about the money he's throwing away on frivolous diversions and high interest debt.  As you can see on the graphic to the right, I've broken down the cost of bad credit.  While this may not pertain to everyone, it's a good example of how much money bad credit costs an individual.

 

PhotobucketBesides the high cost of extremely high interest rates, bad credit takes more money out of your wallet:

  • Cell phone and home phone deposits and fees
  • Higher insurance premiums for auto and home insurance
  • Additional set up fees and deposits for gas, water, and electric service
  • Having to utilize payday loans for emergency reasons rather than having an emergency fund saved up or a credit card set aside for these purposes
  • Inability to open up a Free Checking Account and resorting to a DEBIT card that you have to pay a monthly fee or a per transaction fee
  • Inability to obtain financing whatsoever without collateral or money down

There's plenty of reasons why people end up with bad credit.  There's no reason why people have to continue to live with bad credit.  We can help restore your credit, help you create a budget, educate you on how to maintain and improve your credit, and help you reestablish yourself so you can enjoy the benefits of living with good credit.  While our pricing is determined on a case by case scenario, one guarantee I can make is that everyday you do nothing to improve your situation will cost you more than my program in the long run.  The savings you will get in your first year alone will more than pay for your investment to make this positive change in your life.  Plus with a money back guarantee, what do you have to lose but bad credit.  After all, it's your hard earned money we're talking about.  Maybe I'm a little crazy, but it just seems to make sense for you to keep most of it.

 

 

 
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13 Comments on How Much Does Bad Credit REALLY Cost?

Great Recap James, it all boils down to the roots which is your credit in the first place that can chain react to many things.  Another great advice post!

05/03/2008 05:32 PM by Justin Williams - Loan Officer (Prosperity Mortgage)


Good post a about credit. It is important that people self monitor their situation before it gets out of hand.

05/03/2008 05:46 PM by Bob & Carolin Benjamin - E Phoenix Arizona Real Estate (The Benjamin Team - Keller Williams Integrity First Realty )


Thank you for the information on the credit. I do have one person in mind that can use a credit overhaul.

05/03/2008 05:47 PM by Ellie Viray, Realtor (Dilbeck GMAC Real Estate)


Good information. The good and bad interest rates certainly make a difference.

05/05/2008 06:38 PM by Courtney Fontenot, NAR Certified REPA, REW™ (Alpha Prosperity Management)


Justin - Thanks!  In this business, that is the foundation.

Bob & Carolin - I agree.  Sometimes, though, it snowballs out of our control.

Ellie - Glad I could help!

Courtney - They sure do!

05/05/2008 09:17 PM by James Jeter - The Credit Repair Guy (The Credit Repair Guys)


I heard that you can't even get home delivery from Arrowhead water with bad credit.

05/06/2008 10:57 PM by Tina Maraj Shah Fullerton Realtor (RE/MAX North Orange County)


Wow!  And I thought Evian was expensive!  Haha!  Thanks for the note!

05/07/2008 12:28 AM by James Jeter - The Credit Repair Guy (The Credit Repair Guys)


James, There are some situations where you cannot avoid bad credit, but I know a lot of people who just don't care about their credit.  It's hard for me to understand that line of thinking!

05/07/2008 12:38 AM by Roberta LaRocca - REALTOR® Las Vegas (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


Robert,

It is the same concept with a car. If a car is broke does it really matter if it has a flat tire and a broken windshield? Either way you are paying cash to ride the bus. If you fix the car you will probably save money and be able to go more places but cash in hand to these people is king. The problem is the absence of the "Line of Thinking".

05/07/2008 09:12 AM by Darrell Moore (T-Shirts N Texas)


Robert - You're preaching to the choir brother!  It comes to a lack of knowledge.  Like anything else, everything is taught, including respecting credit and the impact it has on you.  Sometimes, even the most knowledgable people run into hard times, and they give up.  As soon as they try to make up, things have gotten way out of hand and they just sink lower and lower.  Are there people who don't care?  Sure.  But trust me, they are the exception, not the rule.

05/07/2008 09:51 AM by James Jeter - The Credit Repair Guy (The Credit Repair Guys)


Thanks for sharing this. This post is really helpful.

Shiela

07/11/2008 02:38 AM by Shiela Nacasi (Bad Credit Resources)


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