Credit Repair & Debt Relief Issues

jimmyaven asked:

I have two credit cards that I have used over 5 years ago and never paid back. The total of the two cards FIVE YEARS AGO was $1000. Of course, by now, it should be close to $3000 because of all the interests.

What does debt consolidation do? More importantly, can it REALLY remove or reduce the interest that built up over the last 5 years?

When doing a search for debt consolidation services, I get THOUSANDS of results. Which debt consolidation services are better?

Detailed answers would be appreciated.
Update: Am I correct to assume that if I leave the debt as it is, I can have it completely wiped off my credit card two years from now as if it never happened?

soonerfan0808 asked:


I am trying to raise my credit score quickly. Right now I am at 593-around 650 depending on agency. So, by paying off the 5 credit cards that I currently have(some with amounts ranging from 1,500-2,500), should that raise my credit score a great deal? If not, will a credit repair company help or are they just a scam?

T.J asked:


I am currently monitoring my credit report from the 3 credit bureaus. I filed bankruptcy almost 2 years ago and I currently have no balances on any of the 4 credit cards I have and have never been late on a payment to them. I monitor my credit report with Experian and I now have a 620 credit score. With experian I have seen a steady increase in my credit score since I filed my bankruptcy. With the other two agencies, I haven’t seen much of a change. Experian is at 550 and Transunion is at 505. I have checked my report with all 3 bureaus and they all have the same information. Can anyone tell me why there is such a difference in the three credit scores? As of right now, I have $100 balances. I pay all my bills on time and from everything I’ve read, a discharged bankruptcy from 2 years ago should have my credit back to about the 650 -670 range. Am I missing something?

Melanie B asked:


I’ve never had a credit card (although my credit sucks) and heard they’re a great way to repair credit. Any tips?

JuJu Bean asked:


I was just wondering how do credit scores work in association with credit cards and about how long would it take for a person to reach a good credit score rate ?

Eric L asked:


My Credit cards are close to their limits and it is negatively affecting my credit. Once I pay them down, how quickly will my credit scores raise? How much will this cause my scores to raise?