If you have bad credit, the first thing you will want to do is talk to a credit counselor. Many counselors understand that unforeseen problems like unemployment, medical issues, or other problems often take people by surprise. Lenders are often willing to work with you to setup a payment schedule that can allow you to begin making payments.
If you find that you have a large amount of debt, there are a number of things you can do to get it under control. The first thing you will want to do is start getting rid of bills you don’t need. While this may be tough, there are sacrifices you will have to make. If you have a second car, you may have to sell it. If you have certain valuables such as jewelry or electronics, you may want to sell them as well. If you have a large phone bill, you will want to look for ways to get it reduced. You may even have to take funds from your 401K.
While you may not want to do the things above, doing it will allow you to save a large amount of money every month that can be put towards paying off your debts. Most people end up in debt because they have too many unnecessary bills to begin with. If your credit is so bad that the...