jessica thomas
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I need to fix my credit, but I don’t know where to start. Right now, my score is low 600s, and I have a few closed credit cards with balances that I’m trying to figure out:
Apple Credit Card: $1,500 limit, $1,700 balance. Closed June ‘23
Bank of America: $600 limit, $800 balance. Closed Oct ‘22 (Collections)
Discover Credit Card: $750 limit, $900 balance. Closed Jan ‘23
Since I don’t have any open credit cards, I feel like I’m stuck in a credit limbo. Should I focus on paying off old balances first, or is it better to get a secured card and start fresh?
Anyone with experience rebuilding credit—how did you do it, and how long did it take?
Apple Credit Card: $1,500 limit, $1,700 balance. Closed June ‘23
Bank of America: $600 limit, $800 balance. Closed Oct ‘22 (Collections)
Discover Credit Card: $750 limit, $900 balance. Closed Jan ‘23
Since I don’t have any open credit cards, I feel like I’m stuck in a credit limbo. Should I focus on paying off old balances first, or is it better to get a secured card and start fresh?
Anyone with experience rebuilding credit—how did you do it, and how long did it take?