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Read MoreIf contacted by a collector, you have the right to request written validation of the debt. This can help ensure the debt is yours and the amount is accurate. Always make this request in writing.
Focus on two things: 1) Pay all current bills on time, every time. 2) Pay down credit card balances to get your utilization below 30%, ideally below 10%.
Creditors may request documents to verify your hardship, such as a layoff notice, medical bills, a divorce decree, a death certificate, or recent pay stubs and a budget showing your income shortfall.
Closing a credit card removes that account's credit limit from your overall calculation. If you have any balances on other cards, your overall utilization ratio will instantly increase because your total available credit has decreased. It is often better to keep old, unused accounts open.
An emergency fund acts as a financial shock absorber for unexpected expenses like car repairs or medical bills. Without it, you are forced to rely on credit cards or loans, which can start a cycle of debt.
