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By Real Estate Expert KathyOHomes

In Part 1 we discussed how we get into these credit crunch messes and what a great credit score can do for you.

Fixing A Damaged Credit History

Our credit history suffers terribly every time we are delinquent with the payment of our bills and loans we have acquired.  Sometimes, the damage is so grave that repairing them appears to be impossible.  But nothing is impossible, dear friend, and no matter how much ruin has been wreaked on your credit history, it can still be salvaged.

The key?  Patience.

You have to realize that you can't fix your credit history overnight.  It will take a lot of commitment and disipline on your part, and it can take a lot of time.  You must keep this in mind before you set out on that road back to financial health.

First, you have to come up with a realistic budget. Do not cut back on necessities, as this would just make you create a budget that you won't be able to keep.  Make a budget plan that includes everything that you need, and your wants kept at the barest minimum possible.  This way, your needs would be well covered, and you won't have to deviate from what you have set out to do.

Second, you must learn how to cut down on your spending.  Easier said than done, I know, but if there's a will, there should always be a way.  Your spending habit is not a pathological disease.  It can be curtailed.  You just have to try.  The last number of years have molded us into the "gotta have it now" society when the reality is "anything good is worth waiting for".

Third, when worse comes to worst and you find yourself needing some extra cash, try to secure a loan from your family and friends.  These loans are personal in nature, and need not reflect on nor be determined by your credit history.  Friends and family are there to support us.  You might have to swallow some of your pride, but think of the bigger picture... your life needs that credit history to get back on track.

It's not an easy road, by any means.  But if you find yourself in such a situation, it's the only road you can take.  But like we said earlier, nothing is impossible, and you will only reach that destination paved with financial independence once you take the first step.

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